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“Alexander McQueen... The fashion world has not only lost an icon but we have also lost a very special friend.”

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Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace, born on May 2, 1955, is an Italian renowned fashion designer. As the sister of the founder Gianni Versace, she has been serving as the creative director of the Versace brand since the 1980s, leading the brand to become a globally recognized luxury fashion house. Known for her unique style and bold design philosophy, Donatella has brought numerous innovations to the fashion industry. more

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“McQueen was daring, original, exciting. He shook up the establishment with his creativity and understood what it takes to be a great British ambassador for fashion. I admired him very much. He was a fashion revolutionary that, like me, made the journey from [Central] Saint Martins to Paris where he put his own unique mark on the industry. He will not be forgotten.”

“We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen's influence was astonishing - from street style, to music culture and the world's museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss.”

“Alexander McQueen was one of the greatest fashion designers of his generation. His genius, sometimes provocative, admired and saluted by all, constantly opened new perspectives. Visionary and avant-garde, his creations took their inspiration from both tradition and timeless hyper-modernity.”