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British Paper Says Kate Middleton Chooses McQueen Designer

Mar 6th 2011 – 4:12PM
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LONDON -- A leading British newspaper reported Sunday that Sarah Burton, creative director of the Alexander McQueen fashion house, has been chosen to design Kate Middleton's wedding gown. But both Burton and the company's chief executive deny the claim. The Sunday Times story said Burton has received the plum assignment,...

Michelle Obama Heads Back to Oprah, Staying in Public Spotlight

By David KnowlesJan 21st 2011 – 2:27PM

Do you get the feeling that these two women like each other? First Lady Michelle Obama headed to Chicago on Thursday for a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Obama's interview is said to be focused on ways that the nation can support families who have a member in the United States military. The show will air next...

Michelle Obama's Dress at the State Dinner: Everyone Totally Loved It

By Torie BoschJan 20th 2011 – 9:20AM

Wednesday evening's state dinner at the White House may have been about the U.S.-China relationship, but Michelle Obama's dress is getting plenty of ink today, too. The first lady wore a bright red, silk organza gown designed by Alexander McQueen's new creative director, Sarah Burton. On the Runway, the fashion blog of...

McQueen and Blow Were a Star-Crossed Pair

By Dana KennedyFeb 11th 2010 – 6:57PM
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NICE, France (Feb. 11) – Hollywood would be hard-pressed to imagine a star-crossed pair as eccentric, flamboyant and ultimately tragic as bad-boy fashion designer Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow, the top fashion magazine editor and style icon who was his mentor and muse. But count on a movie called "Alexander...

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Kelsey Nguyen: The Fashion Blogger's Wonderland

May 23rd 2012 - 08:33AM

Once upon a time, in a realm of Chanel frocks and McQueen masterpieces, there dwelt a coterie of style stargazers with an affinity for all wonders fashion.

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Photographer's Magical Tribute To Her Mother

May 18th 2012 - 05:10PM

Kirsty Mitchell is a former fashion designer who worked under both Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan as a student.

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PHOTOS: That Dress Looks Familiar...

By Jessica Misener May 15th 2012 - 08:47AM

Take this stunning pre-fall 2009 Alexander McQueen dress : three different ladies (at least!) have slinked their way down red carpets -- and wedding aisles -- in it.

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Jennifer Raiser: Three Fashion Favorites Feted at AAU Luncheon

By Jennifer Raiser May 10th 2012 - 07:13PM

Nothing gets San Francisco closets riled up like a good designer.

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Background on alexander mcqueen

Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE (17 March 196911 February 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier best known for his in-depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose strength with fragility in his collections, as well as the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows.

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