Which British designer founded the luxury label Alexander McQueen in 1992?

Lee Alexander McQueen founded the Alexander McQueen label in 1992.

Born Lee Alexander McQueen in London, he trained at Central Saint Martins and became known for sharply tailored, theatrical, and often challenging fashion. His graduate collection attracted attention from influential stylist Isabella Blow, who bought the entire collection and became an important supporter.

McQueen established his own label in 1992 and later became chief designer at Givenchy in Paris while continuing to develop his London-based house. His collections frequently explored themes of history, nature, identity, and mortality through dramatic runway presentations.

The brand is commonly called Alexander McQueen, but the designer’s given name was Lee Alexander McQueen. This distinguishes him from the label name and avoids confusion with other British designers who also worked in the 1990s.