See How Alexander McQueen became 'the most influential designer of his generation' Born 1969 dead 2010

Designer Alexander McQueen (L) and singer Janet Jackson
Fashion icon Alexander McQueen put his stamp on nearly every red carpet event worth photographing. Here are some of his best moments.

Cameron Diaz in Gold McQueen
When McQueen created a conventionally beautiful piece, he did so with flair. This golden McQueen gown drew art deco inspirations

Olivia Wilde in McQueen
Stylish House star Olivia Wilde name-checked Alexander McQueen in a recent interview, admitting she preferred to wear the British designer's pieces over most other brands

Katie Holmes in Alexander McQueen
There was nothing simple about McQueen's aesthetic. A relatively straightforward print, like the one seen here on Katie Holmes

Dita Von Teese rocks an indigo Alexander McQueen dress and carries a Union Jack purse as she arrives for her book signing in Hollywood. Dita's new picture lead book called "Striptease" says, "See her splash, sparkle and seduce in this

Thandie Newton in McQueen

Victoria Beckham in McQueen
Victoria Beckham opted for a illusion-creation McQueen dress on one of the rare occasions.

Cameron Diaz in McQueen
Here's Cameron Diaz at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January of 2010 in this red Alexander McQueen gown. The first A-list celebrity to wear McQueen? Madonna.

Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama has worn her bold pinstriped Alexander McQueen suit many a time, most recently to a community talk at an Alexandria, Virginia YMCA.

Master of the Red Carpet
McQueen, pictured here at a 2007 event, was the youngest of six children. Many of his first designs were dresses for his three older sisters

Katie Holmes in McQueen

Cate Blanchett in McQueen

Camilla Belle in McQueen

Camilla Belle in Alexander McQueen

Rachel Weisz
Actress Rachel Weisz was also a McQueen fan. She wore one of his silver sheaths with a jaw-dropping red belt.

Kate Bosworth in Alexander McQueen

Drew Barrymore in McQueen

Sarah Jessica Parker
McQueen's British sensibilities were often plainly visible, as with this daring tulle and tartan creation worn by Sarah Jessica