The Fashion Industry Pays Tribute To Karl Lagerfeld

After losing one of fashion’s most influential designers, the community reflects on what Karl Lagerfeld meant to them and the world

The fashion community pays tribute to iconic German fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away today on Tuesday, 19 February.

Gigi Hadid

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Karl, I will miss your indescribable presence, watching your calm, quiet, genius mind working, your little jokes, amazing stories, and experiencing the clothes, sets, and productions only you could dream up. Thank you for believing in me and for the beautiful, incredible opportunities you brought to my career, but mostly, thank you for giving me the honor of knowing the magic behind the myth. There will never be another Karl Lagerfeld. I am overwhelmed with sadness today, but also with so much love, admiration, and gratitude for you. To all his beloved friends and colleagues, and his favorite girl Choupette, my heart is with you. Rest In Peace King Karl. I didn’t want this day to come.

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Bella Hadid

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Nothing feels right today..at a loss for words and so heartbroken by the loss of Karl. His humor, wit , love and passion for fashion will live on forever. Thank you for the inspiration that you gave to this world and for all of the hearts that you touched in the process. Every time I saw you it felt like the first time & I will miss your hugs so much. I feel so lucky to have been in your presence. Sending my love to the Lagerfeld family and to all closest to him. I am so sorry. We all love you so much . Rest In Peace KL

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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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Alexa Chung

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Rest in peace, Karl. I remember being so scared to interview you and yet you were in fact incredibly witty and generous. Thank you for inviting me to some of the most glamorous experiences of my life, it was an honour to know you. Oh yeah and thanks for the dry shampoo tip, will always think of you as I powder my wig.

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Victoria Beckham

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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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Zuhair Murad

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In great honor and admiration of the iconic fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld – Rest In Peace

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Philipp Plein

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Diala Makki

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Was lucky enough to have met, interviewed and sat next to the late #karllagerfeld many times in Milan, Paris and Dubai. He gave me and other young talents chances no one in his status would. He was curious and courteous enough to call me in the backstage and grant me an interview more than once when he saw my eagerness to learn . No words can ever express how sad but also how blessed I feel to have crossed path with this one time only inspirational and influential creative genius. We will miss you in Milan and Paris. A shoes hard to fill and a soul hard to replace. Will re run his interviews soon in honor of his passing ——————————————————————————— ما من كلام كاف يعبر عن شعوري اليوم بفقدان #كارل_لاغرفيلد هذا العبقري الخلاق الذي كان لي الحظ عدة مرات بإجراء لقاءات حصرية معه. أعطاني هذا الرجل فرصا لا يعطيها أي شخص آخر مكانه فكان متواضعا و خلوقا بمناداتي في الكواليس لمقابلتي مع فريق عملي. يصعب ملء مكانه و لكنه من المؤكد ان روحه سوف تكون حاضرة في أسابيع الموضة في ميلانو و باريس ———————————————————————-———#fashion #fashionicon #creativedirector @chanelofficial @fendi @karllagerfeld

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Valentino Garavani

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Karl mon ami… tu sera pour moi toujours le jeune homme souriant et plein de vie! I am so sad and the words cannot express my sorrow! I love you my friend.. aurevoir..

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Edward Enninful

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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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Louise Nichol

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You made me fall in love with fashion – from saving up for Rouge Noir nail polish as a Pulp Fiction-obsessed teenager in the ‘90s to witnessing the heart-stopping storytelling of your fashion shows. Without dreams, fashion is just stuff, and no one made me dream like Karl. I hope heaven lives up to your reality-defying imagination #KarlLagerfeld #Chanel #thankyou

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Nora Attal

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A true icon. I will forever cherish the opportunities I had working with such a legend. You will be missed…

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Alexandre Vauthier

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TO THE BOSS …. and the one That makes me want to do my job….

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LaQuan Smith

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Your legacy will never be forgotten. R.I.P #karllagerfeld

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Amina Muaddi

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RIP LEGEND.

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Maya Diab

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What a sad day for the fashion industry and the world. Your touch, vision and creativity ,the genius will be missed. You created a route. RIP Icon @karllagerfeld #RIP #ripkarllagerfeld

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