Fashion Designer Karl Lagerfeld Dies At Age 85 

A fashion icon in true sense, Karl Lagerfeld passed away in Paris, France at age 85. The designer was supposedly suffering from a short illness. 

Lagerfeld was absent from Chanel’s spring/summer show last month and was taken to the hospital Monday night, shortly breathing his last on Tuesday morning. 

“Thanks to his creative genius, generosity and exceptional intuition, Karl Lagerfeld was ahead of his time, which widely contributed to the House of Chanel’s success throughout the world,” said Chanel CEO Alain Wertheimer in a statement. Not just Chanel, Lagerfeld’s creative genius extented to Fendi and his very own eponymous label. 

Further the design house announced Virginie Viard, his deputy at fashion house Chanel, as the new creative chief.

The industry mourns the death of a true icon. Rest in peace Karl. 

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So incredibly sad to hear this. Karl was a genius and always so kind and generous to me both personally and professionally. RIP 💔x vb

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 Naomi Campbell

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Karl .. too many memories to write … , I THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!! For taking the chance on 16 year old girl from South London and opening my eyes . May you Rest with Highest 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏🏾@karllagerfeld @chanelofficial @fendi @chloe

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Donatella Versace 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Karl your genius touched the lives of so many, especially Gianni and I. We will never forget your incredible talent and endless inspiration. We were always learning from you.

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It goes without saying that the world has lost one of the greatest designers in the history of fashion 🖤 #KarlLagerfeld

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Stella McCartney

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This is a truly sad day. To say I knew this gentle man that changed how we all looked at the world, is an honour. My heart goes out to his loved ones and to all that felt his delicate and spectacular touch on an industry that is so crowded with characters. He held his place high above all and his sharp wit and mind blew us all away. A true icon… One that will be missed for many, many years to come and will always be responsible for so much creative genius. Thank you Karl for all the beauty and for seeing the world through those iconic glasses that were truly rose-tinted with a vision that was like no other. You will be very missed… And always loved x

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Valentino

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We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt sadness for the passing of Mr. Karl Lagerfeld. The world of fashion has lost one of its purest and most incredible talents; he will be greatly missed but his legacy will always be there to remind us what creativity means. Photo from @ChanelOfficial

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Fendi

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Thank you Karl for the most beautiful journey With all our love Your Fendi family

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Dior

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All of us at the House of Dior are deeply saddened by news of Karl Lagerfeld’s passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the fashion world. #FrancoisDemachy, Dior Perfumer-Creator, said: "At Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld and I created a perfume together. He was very erudite about perfumery, both in terms of its history and scents. To me, that was quite remarkable. Such precision was typical of his dazzling intellect. Talking with him was speaking with a fellow perfumer. With his loss, a page has turned." © Hedi Slimane for V Magazine

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Tom Ford

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“I will miss Karl. I will miss just knowing that Karl is somewhere in the world designing and quipping as he always has. He seemed permanent. A fundamental part of fashion and of the world. It is strange that he is no longer with us. I am deeply sad that he is gone.” – Tom Ford

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Olivier Rousteing

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It was shot by you 🖤 How one can describe with words losing the person he looks up to and aspires the most, source of inspiration and motivation. A true legend that never played by the rules but also set most of the ones people follow today. A person that put his heart so much into his work that the world fell in love with him for generations. You have been a school for all of us, you will always be present, reminding and defining what fashion is. Has been an honor to meet you. Au revoir à un vrai Monsieur, nous t’aimerons pour toujours.

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Bella Hadid

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Cindy Crawford

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Rihanna

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The Godfather. #🖤

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Margot Robbie

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