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is able to use more tricky or<br />

dramatic fabrics like satin and tulle.<br />

However when he does utilize<br />

embellishments or other details,<br />

they are in moderation, therefore<br />

maintaining the clean, tailored style<br />

of his garments. To me it seems as<br />

though he designs his garments for<br />

women who exude confidence, and<br />

strength.<br />

Iconic<br />

Alexander McQueen<br />

McQueen’s success began<br />

after his graduation from Central<br />

Saint Martin’s College of Art and<br />

Design, when he came out with his<br />

new women’s collection. Particularly<br />

sparking attention was his creation<br />

of pants that dropped severely low<br />

on the waistline which according to<br />

bibliography.com were called<br />

“bumbster” pants. Very shortly<br />

after, he became the chief designer<br />

of the fashion house Givenchy which<br />

he did not enjoy due to the fact that<br />

he thought that working for the<br />

brand was stunting his creative<br />

ability. He then ended his position at<br />

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