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British fashion is self confident and fearless. It refuses to bow to commerce, thus generating a constant flow of new ideas whilst drawing in British heritage.
Alexander McQueen
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Alexander McQueen
Age: 40 †
Born: 1969
Born: March 17
Died: 2010
Died: February 11
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Lee Alexander McQueen
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