FT: The Incredible Life and Tragic Death of Alexander McQueen PREVIEW

FASHIONTELEVISION presents a timely portrait on legendary British fashion designer and icon Alexander McQueen. Hosted by Jeanne Beker, this half-hour special examines the life of one of the most influential designers of the past decade and celebrates his extraordinary career and impact in the fashion world. McQueen was found dead at his home in London earlier this week.
Known for being press shy, Beker was able to develop a relationship with McQueen over the years and capture remarkable backstage moments on film. In this special, FT looks back at McQueens rise to fame, his most memorable collections, and biggest fans including commentary from celebrities and fashions most elite.
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[@DylanJohnson-uj9fv]

This dude looks like he works at game stop yet he is a straight up fashion god

[@Tweezy786]

Dylan Johnson He was another example of how someone looks can be very deceiving.

[@oKimchiio]

Most designers actually do be wearing very 'regular' clothes like normal street style you would be shocked!

[@Poppieparty]

Clothes that no one will wear.

[@Katzenfreundin]

He sounds so nice, down-to-earth, real, pure and human. He was so gifted and talented. So sad he did not find a way out. Still find it very sad that he is gone.

[@happygames2524]

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at www.etsy.com/listing/921185050/rarealexander-mcqueenwoven-seta-silk

[@vindemiatrix]

He was nothing but himself. So unpretentious ... I find that I usually can't sit through interviews of designers but I've never had a problem listening to him talk about fashion because it is what it is. It's clothes "it won't cure cancer".

[@GodBlessAmerica-rx9jw]

vindemiatrix He was pretentious AF (just like his shows), since he wanted people to see him as a genius. Lol as if he was making the cure to cancer when he was just making unwrreable clothez

[@michaelvaughn3703]

GodBlessAmerica 2018 He clearly was genius. And if you couldn’t wear his clothes it’s because you didn’t have the aura and the confidence to do so sweetie. The joke is on you. Now go back to parading around in your beige H&M trousers while trying to critique people with actual taste. You’re dismissed.

[@flavio7180]

Damn that’s gotta be the biggest burn I’ve read in quite some time.

[@Letizia2810]

He looked like a very cool guy!

[@judyneville616]

@@michaelvaughn3703 🤣

[@saeedseedat9344]

I had the honour of meeting Alexander McQueen twice! At both times I did not know who he was and did not recognise him! His stare or the way he looked at you was so intense! I was petrified of him and completely speechless! He was so talented!

[@PiTjlang]

He's a person like you--no better no worse Don't deify celebrities...I can ASSURE you...they're often the LAST people to venerate

[@NGCS-ej4lz]

@@PiTjlang Mostly true but that's very black and white thinking. They're exceptions to the rule, many. But yes most celebrities are Cluster B Personality Disordered psycho's.

[@Anna-vz5jl]

Your so lucky I just saw a documentary on him he was a master he was so talented such a gem 💎

[@mitchqqqqqq]

"seen it, done it, bought the t-shirt" lol, Lee was the best

[@sjkaystuart1]

I had the pleasure of working with Alexander McQueen at London fashion week as part of his hair team and he was a true inspiration and so very creative. It will taKe a very long time for the fashion industry to find such innovative creatiVity again... he lost his life because of the death of his mother and that was his choice. I hope he can look down and realise the great legacy that he chose to leave behind.. R.I.P and thankyou for what you brought to all fashion too

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Ppl loose their parents all the time but they don't commit suicide!

[@jdb7752]

a friend of mine [ les child ] choreographed quite a few of his shows in the 90s, he was close friends with McQueen x a great loss to the world of fashion, if only he had lived same I think with izzy blow if she had lived things would be so much better

[@foxycinnamon7307]

@@jdb7752 I didn't realize they were still friends - thought they went their separate ways when he went to Givenchy. Nice to know they stayed in touch.

[@tanickasinclair7035]

@@beneiseoleinmheart5614 it is spelled "lose".

[@tanickasinclair7035]

He died by suicide not because his mother died. He died from massive depression that he had had for many years. He was holding off on suicide because he knew it would destroy his mother. After his mother died, he gave himself the freedom to take his own life.

[@THEfelinedivine]

One of the most amazing and creative forces in fashion, and a fantastic, real, and unpretentious soul. He was lightyears ahead of his time.... and will always be one of the most incredible designers ever. R.I.P. Lee... you are extremely loved and missed.

[@hoyeshibg1370]

IF ITS NOT FOR YOU TURN THE PAGE..... brilliant!

[@AnnetteMay1221]

I never knew much about him but I admired his couture for years. I watched, "McQueen and I" last night and I was touched by it.

[@annawintour2403]

I absolutely adore him.

[@lhommemaudit6228]

I , too.

[@stevencyrus3659]

me three!

[@Letizia2810]

Wow, he was so inspiring. He looks so down to earth.

[@lhommemaudit6228]

Alexander McQueen shall always be worshipped in my hometown Lovech,Bulgaria.May his amazingly bold soul rest forever soothed in the Heaven of God....

[@claremckechnie5623]

An absolute icon, such an amazing artist.

[@lianaaultman5918]

God, I wish this show was still on.

[@stopthelies4249]

Never will there be other McQueen. Genius

[@SamanthaLou420]

It's a shame he's gone... He's out of misery though. No more battling.

[@onyinyeprincess9898]

What was he battling

[@emilmuschler1182]

Where is this fashion journalism now ??!!!!? Only influencers that post a story about how much they love it

[@Timewriter24]

Well said. No more serious journalism or critics. Just stupid influencers trying so hard.

[@Annastasiaworldoffun]

Alexander McQueen was the Greatest.Of.All.Time 💔💔❤️❤️❤️❤️ at 27 years old he was a fashion icon 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jsio3820]

Thank you.

[@michaelmurphy9312]

The best thing about Lee was his honesty. He would laugh at all this applause. He was a genius, but he and we all knew that. He hated fashion but had to engage with it. I wish he was still here.

[@fenrafael7250]

He is a legend and will be. I adore him so much.

[@lizaluk]

Excellent devotion, so does the outputs indeed.

[@francesmack4722]

a boy from my our own city... london. what a talent....this bloke wouldnt hire kids from celeb families cos they fit the bill,!!!! RIP lee, a true true original XXXXXXX

[@KS-df1cp]

I love you man. Hope you come back again.

[@benztruck1936]

Where’s the full thing?

[@Anna-vz5jl]

The one and only Jeanie Becker and the one and only MQUEEN 💗

[@Katzenfreundin]

He will be missed forever. R.I.P. Lee

[@yolandabrand1089]

Beautiful Mind, a Genius. What a terrible loss. Imagine what he would have been creating this year...

[@BriaBarrows]

One of the most talented designers.

[@lowe-quay-shush]

Rudi Gernreich nor McQueen is the OG Rebel of Fashion. That title belongs to someone before the silly name tag 'Rebel' was bandied about. HER name: Elsa Schaparelli.

[@Ellzy1]

I was thinking Vivienne Westwood. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ApriliaRacer14]

What a loss…there was so much more greatness to come from him.

[@Katzenfreundin]

Lee is missed every single day. So sad he is gone...

[@paulwu4878]

He was so cute

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Where do you buy the t-shirts from?

[@missmodmod]

Awesome interview. Love it. Why did he have to die! :'(

[@JlVlN]

Just clocked the Burial sample 😍

[@grassblast420]

Ji ving where?????

[@willbournerv2259]

“Its about sexuality, its about being a person who you are, and to me this is what im about” Its in rival dealer

[@QDiD1]

this man knows his shit !! talent is not the word for what this man posses !!

[@donovanstraw]

Idol…that’s it. Rip Lee 🖤

[@jillzord]

A contributor of the dismantle of truth and beauty

[@marmolejo077]

ive seen it done it and bought the tee shirt lol what a genius, RIP

[@antonelladicostanzo3206]

Genio! ❤

[@stevejohn429]

Talent. Just that

[@lastonegal6533]

I think his clothes were to be seen at the MET Gala. And I wonder.if his mother gave the money that he needed to pay for everything? And when she died? He wouldn't be able to continue his craft? But so what if he was on drugs? That's a very mean thing to say about a fantastic designer! ❤😢❤

[@lastonegal6533]

And this year is 2023 and Lee would be 53 years old? And maybe his life was not meant to be more than when he killed himself?

[@Cardsmaster]

I love his red ears. LOL

[@garrieleepeck8753]

I don't no much about design .but he was fucking amazing !!!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Beautiful man

[@mikem3789]

Seems quite clear from this interview he was frustrated with arrogance, the pompous attitudes of high society and the scrutiny by severity that came attached to his efforts of creating beautifully designed clothes, and the distractions of harsh judgment, of a rebel, placed on him, even laughable as he were trying to do so. It also seems, beneath the vibrant smile, some amount of insecurity/uncertainty, not feeling entirely confident in his own skin, so unfortunate, as he had every reason to find his own confidence. If only he had the anchor of strength preventing him from taking his own life, he would have been around more years making or influencing fashion, as he really was great, at it, with it. From there, the hope he would’ve made it to the afterlife and at that point, there would definitely have been, no uncertainty and full confidence. Hopefully he will find Rest In Peace, tragic end, beautiful life story of sorts.

[@ninkka55555]

red ear !!! in love w it

[@a.a5426]

Mcqueens fading, fading fast ⚡️ #Kachow #Your #Self

[@arefaahmed2867]

Dude that’s messed up

[@a.a5426]

@@arefaahmed2867 Don’t you remember, you were there? We sold him the closet

[@arefaahmed2867]

I guess tow mater was there to save the day

[@petlover345]

Anybody know who the model is at :56?

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

I could see the lady waa so upset and sad about beautiful Lee.

[@wvanderwahl]

He looks so physically tired here. It is a precursor for the darkness that was to come later.

[@bradleymitchell3808]

He’s coked out

[@crownroyalty6915]

Do anyone know how he died?

[@RickyChen]

He hung himself in his wardrobe.

[@crownroyalty6915]

Oh thank u *****​

[@marianavivanco4152]

Or someone killed him

[@karenwillis9563]

Push the limits yes...

[@mariocardona15]

We miss u rip

[@spellerdesigns]

❤

[@DrunkenShooterK]

Burial, you son of a bitch

[@skyjuiceification]

its seems obvious from on the other side of his life that he did not believe 90% of what he just said. he would have been a killer conceptual designer/visionary for hollywood. however his fashion is just not clothing for actually wearing.not if u have to do shyt for a living. which makes it pointless in the twilight of capital.

[@orangewedges]

+the EQUATION Yes. I think he could never quite reconcile the purity of his art with the fickleness of the fashion industry. As much as he claimed "it's just clothes", he was extraordinarily sensitive to criticism of his work. The industry is relentless and sucks dry the designers that give it life. Lee was bursting with creativity and a real visionary but it was tempered by the rules and restrictions of an industry that operates on dollars, cents and "the next best thing". I would've loved to see Lee change media to, as you suggested, something like conceptual design or architecture or something that didn't run like a hamster wheel out of control, going faster and faster until it broke down.

[@skotnabz6668]

He had the ability knowledge ability non chalant English hooligan wit. Not that it needed explaining

[@lastonegal6533]

​@orangewedges I see his clothes for something "ALWAYS," for the MET Gala. I now wonder if his mother financially spent money for his work? I am looking up all the designers? And I bet his mother continually paid for Lee's designs? I dunno?

[@jimisi7424]

Too many quotes. Quality!

[@dayandnight8805]

Sigh...Mr mcqueen if you could see what they are doing with your vision....you woul not be happy. Rest well.

[@renatoamaraldemiranda2558]

He asked to be interviewed with his back to the camera because he was using governmental money for unemployment and was afraid to get caught 🙄 if you wanna talk about him do something call research 😂

[@TravisTouchdown4Smash]

Boy toy named Troy Used to live in Detroit

[@MoneyComethToshelia]

What happened to him...

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

Why would someone w/such a promising future decide to take their on life❓⁉️

[@divnaindija24]

Introduction by: Morticia Addams

[@AllOfMyLoveToYouFromMama]

Is it just me that thinks he was high on drugs during this interview? Nevertheless he was a talented lad!

[@MissLesy]

AllOfMyLoveToYou07032006 FromMama lol no

[@ec8405]

AllOfMyLoveToYou07032006 FromMama yes he would bring cocaine into work rooms

[@XLongXGoneX]

Yeah he’s sniffing so much definitely on coke. Saying that doesn’t seem like it’s hindering him too much at that time so fuck it

[@jenns.5791]

sniffle sniffle...he had definitely been snorting something.

[@lastonegal6533]

So f-----g what!?! They ALL.do? Cause it's a race! Just look at the beauty he created? ❤

[@Poppieparty]

Flipping his nose and sniffing the leftover coke in his nose. He lived fast and crashed so hard.

[@bradleymitchell3808]

Straight geeked off that booger sugar.

[@Chrille5782]

*RIP*

[@Deva7]

He offed himself.

[@tromboner2012]

5:55

[@helloweenarctico]

He a massiv dopstep fan

[@iceydaywalker9198]

lololololol

[@judyneville616]

Cocaine running around a genius brain

[@Dollarkat]

Genius? Clothing designer? Without learning anything else about this guy, I disagree.

[@elidonkola1682]

Why the hell they kill them selfs

[@drakerodriguez2347]

looks coked up

[@waterbird91]

Take it or leave it he says? I can leave it w/ no problem. Just don't like his style of design.

[@sheeramacfarlane5989]

Another Satanist?

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

I feel he was a very selfish man b/c he had a lot to live for & threw it all away. So sad & wasteful....

[@avabaumann3250]

Gidget Hrobowski i-

[@flavio7180]

Imagine calling someone who killed himself selfish because he killed himself. If there’s any god that created us, I thank him for not making me this fucking stupid.

[@bak3519]

Money and fame should not be the only things to live for. You’re the selfish one for believing he should’ve stayed to slave away.

[@Letizia2810]

She meant in a poetic way. Very sad indeed. He was so young, and very inspirational and down to earth.

[@Lorelei6836]

There is a before and an after McQueen. Lee invented the 90s

[@DylanJohnson-uj9fv]

3:15