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Let me not forget the use of my own hands, that of a craftsman with eyes... that reflect the technology around me.

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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Craftsman
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Eyes
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