"You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition."
"I'm interested in designing for posterity."
Source: The Real McQueen by Susannah Frankel, www.harpersbazaar.com. April 1, 2007.
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Alexander McQueen
Fashion Designer
Alexander McQueen was a groundbreaking British fashion designer known for his provocative designs and theatrical runway shows that challenged conventional beauty.
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