Paparazzi!: Peacock Gaga

Parting a sea of rockers, the First Lady of Outrageous – who was up for a record-breaking 13 awards at the MTV VMAs – got the night off to an impressive start in a regal gown accented with a feathery Mohawk tracing her part. "This is Alexander McQueen, from his last collection," she says of the appropriately avant-garde look.

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Sarah Jessica Parker tops off a billowy dress from the late Alexander McQueen with a daring Philip Treacy hat at London's Sex and the City 2 premiere Thursday.

Alexander McQueen's Death Ruled A Suicide

An inquest into the death of Alexander McQueen has found the fashion designer ingested a cocktail of drugs before hanging himself at his London home in February - the tragedy has been officially ruled a suicide.

The star's body was found in a wardrobe at his apartment in the U.K. capital in February, and a post-mortem examination revealed he died as a result of asphyxiation and hanging.

At an inquest into McQueen's death, which was held in London on Wednesday, a coroner's officer told the court the designer had become depressed after his mum Joyce died earlier this year.

Lynda Martindill said, "He had been particularly close to his mother and following her death had become overwhelmed with grief."

The hearing was told McQueen had a history of depression and insomnia, and had tried to kill himself in the past. He had also researched suicide methods on the internet.

Toxicology tests on McQueen's body showed he had taken cocaine, sleeping pills, and tranquillisers prior to his death.

The fashion designer's psychiatrist, Dr Stephen Pereira, told Westminster Coroner's Court that McQueen was also feeling under pressure with his work.

Dr Pereira said, "He certainly felt very pressured by his work, but it was a double-edged sword. He felt it was the only area of his life where he felt he had achieved something. Usually after a show he felt a huge comedown. He felt isolated, it gave him a huge low."

Coroner Dr Paul Knapman recorded a verdict of suicide, ruling that McQueen killed himself "while the balance of his mind was disturbed".

Coroner: Alexander McQueen Died from Asphyxiation & Hanging

As the fashion world continues to mourn the death of Alexander McQueen, post-mortem results confirm that the designer died from asphyxiation and hanging.

At an official inquest at Westminster Coroner's Court in London on Wednesday, it was revealed that Lee Alexander McQueen hanged himself in a wardrobe closet at his Mayfair apartment, leaving a suicide note by his side. His sister, Janet McQueen, was called to identify the body, the BBC reports.

A representative of the Metropolitan Police said at the five-minute initial hearing that there were no suspicious circumstances, while the coroner's office said the full report of the post-mortem examination was not yet available. The inquest was adjourned until April. 28.

A rep at the Alexander McQueen fashion house stated, "There has been no date set for a memorial but we hope to know more shortly," and adds: "It will be very low-key."

The family laid to rest the designer's mother, Joyce McQueen, in East London only last Friday, the day after Alexander McQueen's body was discovered.

As a mark of respect to McQueen, Lady Gaga toned down her performance at the Brit Awards in London on Tuesday night, and, the Sun reports, converted her dressing room into a shrine to her close pal. Photos of the fashion icon were pinned to the walls.

Back onstage, Lady Gaga dedicated her three Brit awards to her late friend. Dressed in head-to-toe white lace, an emotional Gaga said, "And thank you to Lee McQueen."

Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Found Dead

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, 40, was found dead at his London home on Thursday morning, his office confirms.

"Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home," his family says in a statement to People magazine. "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family."

"Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this," the statement continues.

According to the Scotland Yard report, "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 10:20 a.m. [Thursday] regarding a man found dead ...The deceased is believed to be 40 years old and from London. Next of kin have been informed but formal identification is awaited. A postmortem examination will be arranged in due course. The death is being treated as non-suspicious at this time."

Britain's Daily Mail reports that he hanged himself in his luxury apartment.

McQueen's death comes days after the death of his mother, Joyce, and almost three years after the May 2007 suicide of his close friend Isabella Blow, who discovered the designer and helped launch his career. The designer was so upset at his friend's death, that he dedicated his spring-summer show at Paris Fashion Week 2008 to the late Blow.

Designer for the Stars

The youngest of six children, the designer was born Lee Alexander McQueen. He was trained in tailoring in Savile Row, and in 1994, McQueen enrolled in London's Central Saint Martins fashion school. After graduation, he began his own business in the city's East End. In 1996, he was named head designer at Givenchy, before joining with Gucci, who bought 51 per cent of his company, bolstering his eponymous line.

During his career, the designer won many accolades, including being awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards. McQueen was also named British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003. He was known for his exquisite, couture-quality gowns and over-the-top theatrical fashion presentations, with fashionable stars such as Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker and Katie Holmes often wearing his creations on the red carpet.

McQueen was expected to present his latest collection on March 9th during Paris Fashion Week. One of his contemporary lines, McQ, was scheduled to be shown at New York Fashion Week on Thursday afternoon, but the event was canceled.