Lee Alexander McQueen, a British fashion designer and couturier, founded the Alexander McQueen brand in 1992. He quickly ascended the fashion world and served as the chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001. His avant-garde designs, which incorporated unconventional materials and dramatic theatrical elements, were highly acclaimed. After his unfortunate passing in 2010, the brand was carried on by a series of creative directors, most notably Sarah Burton. Today, Alexander McQueen is one of the most distinguished and emblematic fashion houses worldwide. McQueen's designs were characterized by a dark, gothic aesthetic that explored themes such as death, decay, and beauty in the grotesque. He was highly meticulous and innovative in his use of sharp, exaggerated silhouettes, multi-layered textures, and unique elements such as animal prints, feathers, and elaborate beading. His design language was audacious and uncompromising, consistently pushing the boundaries of high fashion.