Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Found Dead

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One of Britain's top fashion designers, Alexander McQueen was found dead from apparent suicide. McQueen, 40 was nicknamed "the hooligan of English fashion," with his close-cropped hair, Doc Marten boots and shocking designs, was named head designer at the staid Paris couture house Givenchy in 1996.


On the official Steve McQueen website, this message was posted:

"On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inapproriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family."

"Lee's family has asked for privasy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this."

The Alexander McQueen fashion design house is part of the Gucci group of brands owned by French retailer and luxury goods group PPR.



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Coming Soon: A Lauren Conrad Guide to Fashion!

Having posted an impressive 15-1 record in fashion face-offs on The Hollywood Gossip so far in 2009, Lauren Conrad's style sense is seldom questione.

That said, it's little surprise the ex-Hills star is unveiling some style tips in a new book, Lauren Conrad Style, to be published by Harper Collins next fall.

She's a successful reality TV star, designer and fiction writer, and now we'll be treated to new fashion advice and Lauren Conrad pictures straight from LC.

Conrad says she wants to show her readers exactly how to interpret her classic and cool style into their lives, and is "really excited to write a style guide."

"I think fashion should be fun and reflective of who you are. When you wear clothes you feel good in, it shows in everything you do," she adds. "I know this guide will offer simple, practical tips to help anyone look fabulous."

Conrad recently began designing an affordable clothing line for Kohl's stores, and launched her own line, the Lauren Conrad Collection, the year before.

This year, Lauren released her first book L.A. Candy, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller; the sequel, Sweet Little Lies, goes on sale in February.



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