From The Art of the Handbag:

Alexander McQueen was celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and extraordinary creativity despite the controversy generated by some of his early ready-to-wear shows When McQueen died in 2010, he was mourned both by the fashion world and his millions of fans The label, however, has continued to thrive under the direction of his protégé, Sarah Burton, who brings her own sensibility to bear on her designs while maintaining McQueen’s exquisite workmanship