- His real name is Lee Alexander McQueen.
- He dropped out of school at 16.
- McQueen’s Jack the Ripper inspired collection that he produced at the end of his degree was bought by stylist, Isabella Blow.
- He made the builders bum fashionable by introducing ‘bumster’ trousers that had a very low waistline.
- He started his fashion career as an apprentice on London’s Savile Row.
- To allow McQueen to expand his company, Gucci bought a 51% stake in it.
- He was awarded British Designer of the Year four times.
- Lady Gaga wore a pair of McQueen’s gold Armadillos in the video for single, Bad Romance, which made them go viral.
- He was the first designer to collaborate with MAC cosmetics on a make up line.
- McQueen’s final show that took place after he committed suicide, which showcased the collection that he had 80% finished, was said to be hard to watch as the clothes had a medieval and religious look which made viewers feel he was obsessed with the after life.
