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
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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.
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