Alexander McQueen: 12 Unforgettable Designs

From outfits for Lady Gaga to Madonna to Gwyneth Paltrow, see how the late designer put his stamp on pop style
By Archana Ram
Updated February 11, 2010 at 07:00 PM EST

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Lady Gaga's ''Bad Romance'' video, Nov. 2009

Gaga was one of the first to wear McQueen's architecturally masterful heels in her video for ''Bad Romance,'' which featured many looks by the designer.

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Sarah Jessica Parker at the London premiere of the Sex and the City movie, May 2008

For red carpet events, Parker frequently chose McQueen designs, like this frothy green dress.

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With Sarah Jessica Parker at a New York gala event, May 2006

To celebrate a special ''AngloMania'' exhibit at the Met, McQueen accompanied Parker on the red carpet in coordinating plaid looks.

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Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards, Sept. 1998

Always one to switch up her style, Madonna went for a full-on sequin McQueen ensemble at the VMAs.

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Cate Blanchett at the Benjamin Button L.A. premiere, Dec. 2008

Blanchett, known for bringing avant-garde fashion to the red carpet, often turned to McQueen.

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Cyndi Lauper at an AmFar benefit, Feb. 2010

Just one day before news of McQueen's death stunned the fashion world, Lauper walked the red carpet in the designer's signature geometric print.

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Brittany Snow at the Target line launch party, Feb. 2009

McQueen's fashion wasn't limited to the catwalk; he designed a diffusion line for Target, which Snow wore to the launch party.

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Beyoncé performing at the World Music Awards, Nov. 2008

Beyoncé rocked the stage in a velvet vest by McQueen.

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Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars, March 2002

While not all critics loved this look, Paltrow made a splash at the Academy Awards in an edgy McQueen gown.

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Katie Holmes at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, Feb. 2008

McQueen added some edge to Holmes' sheath dress with sharp of-the-moment shoulders and a graphic houndstooth print.

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Drew Barrymore at the Toronto Film Festival, Sept. 2009

Fashion chameleon Barrymore went for glamorous and punk-rock at the same time in this tattooed confection.

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Sandra Bullock at the SAG Awards, Jan. 2010

McQueen's designs have been a staple in the current red carpet season with devotees like Sandra Bullock, Anna Paquin, and Cameron Diaz regularly wearing his dresses.

Talk about the designs of Alexander McQueen on PopWatch: Alexander McQueen: What was your favorite of his designs?

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