FASHION designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest in London heard today.

FASHION designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest heard today.

Westminster Coroner's Court was told the 40-year-old, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was discovered at his �1 million flat in Green Street, Mayfair, central London, last Thursday.

A post mortem examination found he died as a result of asphyxiation and hanging.