Karl Lagerfeld, Creative Director of CHANEL, Has Died

With great sadness, it was confirmed the fashion icon and Creative Director of CHANEL, Karl Lagerfeld has died. He was 85.

CHANEL confirmed his death stating, “It is with deep sadness that the House of CHANEL announces the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, the Creative Director for the CHANEL Fashion House since 1983.”

There has been an outpouring of love and condolences from celebrities and Lagerfeld’s fashion colleagues.

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We lost a true legend!!!! You were such an inspiration to the world! You shot my first fashion shoot and I was so nervous to work with such an icon! The world is so much chicer because you existed! I am beyond honored to have met you and had the opportunity to work with you. You are so loved and will be so missed ?

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Kim Kardashian said, “We lost a true legend!!!! You were such an inspiration to the world!”

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I don’t even recall him knowing my name, but man did I know his. We have lost a true genius in the fashion world. His designs remain with us forever. RIP #KarlLagerfeld (PS. After baby diet goals ??)

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Jessica Simpson shared a memory saying, “We have lost a true genius in the fashion world.”

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@karllagerfeld your incredible talent and joie de vivre will be missed by all of us who love fashion and you ?

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford shared a photo with Lagerfeld saying, “your incredible talent and joie de vivre will be missed by all of us who love fashion and you.”

Rest in peace, Karl Lagerfeld.