The Fashion Industry Remembers Aretha Franklin

In the wake of legendary Soul singer Aretha Franklin’s death Thursday morning, fans and friends in the fashion industry have taken to social media to express their condolences. 

1. Marc Jacobs

Saying a great big prayer for you dear Aretha. 🙏🏼❤️ #respect #queenofsoul #friend

A post shared by Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs) on Aug 14, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT

2. Naomi Campbell

RESPECT !!! REST IN PEACE AND POWER OUR TRUE QUEEN . IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE MET YOU AND WORKED WITH YOU 😢😢💔💔🙏🏾 #QUEENOFSOUL #ROYALTY #BLACKEXCELLENCEATITSBEST #LEGEND 🙌🏾🙌🏾 WHEN WORDS ARE SLIENT MUSIC SPEAKS

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Aug 16, 2018 at 7:34am PDT

3. Nicki Minaj

R.I.P. To the one & only. QUEEN. ARETHA. 🙏🏾

A post shared by Barbie® (@nickiminaj) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:27am PDT

4. Edward Enninful

Heartbroken 💔🙏🏿 #arethafranklin

A post shared by Edward Enninful, OBE (@edward_enninful) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:52am PDT

5. Elaine Welteroth

THE QUEEN OF SOUL forever reigns.🙏🏽👑💫When I first met #arethafranklin a few years ago at the @selmamovie premiere, I basically bowed at her throne. After some requisite bowing, and hugging, and a fun little chat, she invited me to her birthday party (which I immediately texted my mother to brag about!). She was warm and proud and grandmotherly. I am heartbroken to know she is no longer with us in this realm but THE QUEEN OF SOUL FOREVER REIGNS. Today and forever we bow down. *Plays R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the rest of the day in her honor*

A post shared by Elaine Welteroth (@elainewelteroth) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:43am PDT

6. Vogue

In memory of Aretha Franklin, 1942–2018. Photographed by Wayne Maser, Vogue, March 1988.

A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) on Aug 16, 2018 at 7:10am PDT

7. Derek Blasberg

In 2015, my friends Bee and Sarah were producers on the Seth Meyers show. When I heard Aretha Franklin was coming on I did something I’d never done before: I threatened their lives if they didn’t let me come watch from backstage. Why? RESPECT. That night I tucked into a green room at NBC studios and waited for the Queen to arrive. Even though it was super hot and muggy — turning off the A/C was one of her longtime performance requirements — she arrived in a fur coat that she took off only two seconds before she went on stage and sang a reworked version of “I Will Survive.” I nearly died. Curiously, Aretha had a sparkly purse with her at all times, which she insisted on always having in her eye line — even when she performed. (It was placed on Seth’s desk while cameras rolled.) Someone told me it contained $10,000 in cash, “just in case.” After the show she hung around and was every bit as regal as I’d hoped — I even met the full-time purse holder. (That’s his shoulder behind me in this pic.) As I read all these touching memorials today, I keep thinking of the fur coat and the pocketbook of cash: The Memphis-born daughter of a preacher who became the undisputed Queen of Soul around the world. I say a little prayer for you, too.

A post shared by Derek Blasberg (@derekblasberg) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:14am PDT

8. Sophie Theallet

God bless your soul 🌟#restinpeace QUEEN OF SOUL #ArethaFranklin #oneofthegreatest #respect

A post shared by S O P H I E T H E A L L E T (@sophietheallet) on Aug 16, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

9. Ken Downing

Aretha Franklin❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The Diva, The Queen, an Inspiration. Such sad news, feeling the outpouring of love for this remarkable women in Detroit, as we prepare for FashBash @diadetroit @fjcdetroit Aretha, you’re in our hearts, and our prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💔 Photo Credit: Timothy White

A post shared by Ken Downing (@kendowningofficial) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:50am PDT

10. Cindi Leive

“I sing to people about what matters.” Thank you #arethafranklin—you were the soundtrack to every morning in my 20s; the gateway to gospel for this Jewish girl; and in general, the queen. Never met you, but happy to worship from afar (which felt like up close). Will do so always. RIP. ❤️

A post shared by Cindi Leive (@cindi_leive) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:02am PDT

11. The Herb Ritts Foundation

“I must say that of any singer in the world, she is the one who affected me most when I was growing up…She gives you the energy, and then that’s it. Taking Aretha’s picture is like photographing a shooting star. You have to get it while you can get it.” @herbritts Detroit, 1992

A post shared by Herb Ritts Foundation (@herbritts) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:01am PDT

12. Karla Welch

Legends Never Die. Rest in Power, Queen Aretha.

A post shared by Karla Welch (@karlawelchstylist) on Aug 16, 2018 at 11:08am PDT

13. Valentino Garavani

RIP dear #ArethaFranklin, who gave so many emotions to the world through song. Regram @giancarlogiammetti

A post shared by Valentino Garavani (@realmrvalentino) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

14. Zac Posen

Loss of the legend. A continuous source of of inspiration and strength. Sending my love and Condolences to all her loved ones and family. #ArethaFranklin #RIP 🙏🏽

A post shared by Zac Posen (@zacposen) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:11am PDT

15. The Cut

The greatest. ❤️ #arethafranklin

A post shared by The Cut (@thecut) on Aug 16, 2018 at 8:54am PDT

16. Michael Gaubert

R E S P E C T R E S T I N P E A C E

A post shared by michelgaubert™ (@michelgaubert) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

17. Cipriana Quann

Aretha Franklin, forever the Queen of Soul! #rip #arethafranklin ▫️▫️▫️ Video repost: @legacybros ▫️▫️▫️

A post shared by Cipriana Quann (@ciprianaquann) on Aug 16, 2018 at 7:54am PDT

18. Pamella Roland

Such a humbling experience to be in the presence of the Queen of Soul. I had the privilege of seeing her last live performance at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala. She will be dearly missed by the millions of people touched by her music and insurmountable talent. Prayers to her family in this trying time . #ArethaFranklin

A post shared by pamella roland (@pamellaroland) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:29am PDT

19. Rodarte

The Magic of Aretha ❤️ RIP #TheQueenOfSoul ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for your incredible music. 💔💔💔#arethafranklin #muscleshoals #ineverlovedamanthewayiloveyou #shesgotthisauraaroundher

A post shared by RODARTE (@rodarte) on Aug 16, 2018 at 11:53am PDT

20. Oscar de la Renta

Today we mourn our chic friend, the Queen of Soul.

A post shared by Oscar de la Renta (@oscardelarenta) on Aug 16, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

21. Kevin Carrigan

#RIP queen of soul

A post shared by Kevin Carrigan (@kevincarrigram) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:27am PDT

Ford Models

“Taking her picture is like photographing a shooting star. You have to get it while you can get it” 💫✨ In memory of the legendary Aretha Franklin, 1942–2018. Photo @herbritts, 1992

A post shared by FORD Models (@fordmodels) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:35am PDT

22. Karen Elson

Rest In Peace to the Queen of Soul, the incomparable Aretha Franklin. We’ll say a little a prayer for you!

A post shared by Karen Elson (@misskarenelson) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:22am PDT

23. Michelle Obama

Watching Aretha Franklin perform at the White House, and on so many other occasions, made time stand still. @BarackObama and I are holding Aretha’s family in our hearts right now. She will forever be our Queen of Soul.

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:44am PDT

24. Behati Prinsloo

A post shared by Behati Prinsloo Levine (@behatiprinsloo) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:30am PDT

25. Tyra Banks

Aretha the Queen. Legendary talent. Aretha Franklin epitomized that fierce black woman soul with just enough touch of pain in her vibrato, to make every human bow down to those precious vocals that only she could produce. May the heavens above shout with eternal pride, R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

A post shared by Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) on Aug 16, 2018 at 11:58am PDT

26. Eugenia Kim

Rest In Peace, Aretha Franklin 🖤 We’ll never forget you, your music & your iconic headwear 🖤

A post shared by Eugenia Kim (@eugeniakimnyc) on Aug 16, 2018 at 9:14am PDT

27. Rag & Bone

#arethafranklin a true original

A post shared by rag & bone (@ragandbone) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:53am PDT

28. Peter Dundas

THANK YOU ARETHA !!! #queenofsoul #arethafranklin #rip #legend #icon #growingup #partofme #partofus #merci @dundasworld

A post shared by Peter Dundas (@peter_dundas) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:23am PDT

29. Laura Brown

@travon said it best: this better be the way she’s walking into heaven. RIP Aretha Franklin.

A post shared by Laura Brown (@laurabrown99) on Aug 16, 2018 at 12:11pm PDT

30. Charlotte Ronson

👑 #regram @ltabachb

A post shared by Charlotte Ronson (@cjronson) on Aug 16, 2018 at 11:26am PDT

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