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Now I design what I want to wear, and it works that way.

Alexander McQueen

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Alexander McQueen
Age: 40 †
Born: 1969
Born: March 17
Died: 2010
Died: February 11
Artist
Designer
Fashion Designer
Lee Alexander McQueen
McQ
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Wear

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I work with people I admire and respect. It's never because of who they are.
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