With the sad news of Alexander McQueen's passing, we created a tribute to the British designer; this slideshow showcases all of our favourite features of Alexander McQueen innovations over the last few years. The eccentric designer, who was only 40 when he took his own life, has left an impression on the fashion world that cannot be forgotten.
From gloriously creative campaigns to pieces of his furniture line to the Armadillo shoes Lady Gaga so recently made famous, this is our tribute to Alexander McQueen.
53 Alexander McQueen Innovations
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Sea Creature Shoes
The Remarkable Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Footwear Collection
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Feather Wedding Dress Knock-Offs
Project Runway Copies Alexander McQueen
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Couture Footwear Frenzies
Daphne Guinness Rocks Alexander McQueen Armadillo Shoes in Public First
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Alexander McQueen's Butterfly Hat
Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Beehive
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Sunny Insect Couture
Drew Barrymore at TIFF in Yellow Alexander McQueen Dress
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Mankinis on the Catwalk
Alexander McQueen's Borat Inspiration
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Alien Shoe Editorials
Alexander McQueen Shoes in 'Attach the Prophets' in Vogue Nippon
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Designer Collaboration
Alexander McQueen and Puma's 2007 Collection.
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Paint-Splattered Sprawltography
Alexander McQueen Does Sci-Fi for Glass Magazine 2010 Editorial
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Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Avian Influences
Alexander McQueen Spring 2008
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Dracula Fashion
Demonic Couture at Alexander McQueens Fall 2009 Menswear Show
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Fingerless Gloves
Fall 2009 Accessories from Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel, Miss Sixty, Alexander McQueen
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Badass Designer Clutches
Silver Skull Brass Knuckle Bag by Alexander McQueen
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Darwinian Catwalks
Alexander McQueen's Reptilian Evolution for Spring 2010
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Jungle Snake Fashion
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2010 ad With Raquel Zimmermann
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Skeleton Luggage by Alexander McQueen
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Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
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Haute Umbrella Hats
Alexander McQueen's Hands-Free Rain Gear
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Socks With Sandals
Gold Shoedals by Alexander McQueen
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Environment-Inspired Couture
Alexander McQueen Spring 2009 Collection
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Faux Armor Masks
Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Menswear is McCrazy
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Fashion Show Surprise
Model Faints, Alexander McQueen Closes Paris Runway in Bunny Suit
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Electric Blue Suit Dresses
Dita Von Teese in Alexander McQueen Dress for 'Stripteese' Book Signing
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Budget-Friendly High Fashion
‘McQ Alexander McQueen' Fashions Hit the Bargain Racks at
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Shiny Forest Suits
Alexander McQueen's Pre-Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook Channels Nature
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Wet is the New Dry
D&G and Alexander McQueen Get Wet on the Runway
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Fashion Show Spoofs
Westood's Gypsy in McQueen's Mankini
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Awkward Posture Ads
Alexander McQueen's Fall 2009 Models Look Uncomfortable
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Wild West Gear
Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 2009 Gold Rush Looks
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Gothic Avian Fashion
Alexander McQueen's Bird-Inspired Campaign
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Replacing Models With Dolls
Alexander McQueen Uses Blythe for Target Fashion
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Shattered Glass Editorials
The Alexander McQueen Fall Ad Campaign Features Moody Models
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Military Couture
Beyonce Rocks Alexander McQueen at World Music Awards
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Patriotic Footwear
Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots
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Live-Streaming Runway Shows
Alexander McQueen and SHOWstudio Collaborate for Spring 2010
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Modern Art Menswear
Painted Pieces From Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 Line
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Ribcage-Inspired Sneakers
Alexander McQueen Puma Trainers Channel Anatomy
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Paint Splattered Footwear
Color-Splashed Brown Blucher Shoes by Alexander McQueen
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Skeleton Luggage II
The Silver ‘Hero' by Samsonite & Alexander McQueen
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Anti-Hero Helmets
Latest Line of Atelier Ruby Helmets is Inspired by Steve McQueen
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Boxing-Themed Ads
The PUMA by Alexander McQueen Lookbook is Fierce
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Toe-Dividing Stilettos
Alexander McQueen's Separated Toe-lettos for Freaky Feet
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Tassel-Tastic Heels
Strappy Satin Rope Sandals by Alexander McQueen
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Biker Bootie Mimicry
Alexander McQueen 'Faithful' Bootie Copied by Steve Madden
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Retail Couture
Mizrahi Out, McQueen In at Target for Spring
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Feminine Physique Skulls
Alexander Mcqueen Skeletons Inspired by Female Shapes
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Fashletic Collaborations
Puma and Alexander McQueen Team Up for Shoe Line
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Blurred Fashion Ads
The Alexander McQueen Winter Ad Campaign Plays Off His Runway Show
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Art Meets Merchandising
McQueen Bones Exhibitor for Puma
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Scary Fashion Films
Alexander McQueen & David Sims Present Spooky Menswear
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Houndstooth Pod Chairs
Alexander McQueen Seats With Broken Check Patterns
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Designer Fashion War Tees
Lagerfeld, McQueen, & Galliano Battle on Darkhorse
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