from Hacker News

I consider him as someone who hacked the fashion industry by challenging the limits and norms. This is someone who dropped out of school at age 16 to pursue an his dreams, sold a company and influenced millions. He committed suicide today.

I think his Wikipedia is worth reading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_mcqueen

News article: http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/fashion/12mcqueen.html

Youtube video of some of his genius: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reK0A1XIjKA