UPDATED: 35 Touching Tributes to Karl Lagerfeld From the World of Fashion

In the wake of Karl Lagerfeld’s passing this morning, members of the fashion industry have shared their condolences — and their memories — of the dearly departed designer. The Daily has rounded up some of the most touching tributes from Lagerfeld’s friends and admirers.

1. Cara Delevingne

 

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❤️Forever❤️

A post shared by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:54pm PST

 

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Every time I try and write about this man, all i do is cry. He changed my life, he believed in me when so many others didn’t including myself. He also introduced me to some of the most important and special people in my life. He is a visionary, a genius but more than that…. a dear friend. Outside of fashion, he was one of the most interesting and caring men I have ever met. I am so lucky and grateful to have had him in my life, worked with him and been able to spend time with him…. Although now, I wish it had been more. His legacy will live on forever. I miss you more than I could ever try and describe. I wish I had been able to tell you how much you meant to me. I love you @karllagerfeld all I can say is thank for the bottom of my heart 💔💔💔

A post shared by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:18pm PST

2. 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.

A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:51am PST

3. Grace Coddington

 

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4. Christy Turlington

 

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Adieu to the Kaiser. Karl loved taking pictures, often in the wee hours and in his home after feeding us all and entertaining us with his stories and the antiquities and artifacts he surrounded himself with. He was incredibly generous in every way. Whether hecwas sending you flowers with a hand written note welcoming you back to Paris every season, or insisting you go downstairs for a shopping spree on Rue Cambon after a fitting on your way out, or giving you the book about the Ballets Russes off his library shelf he caught you admiring in between shots. Karl didn’t miss a thing. He always called me “Miss Turlington” and that made me feel respected and at ease in his company. I hoped to see him one last time when I attended his recent Metiers d’art at The Met in NYC but I never got close enough to say hello or goodbye. I am grateful for so many memories and images with and by this inimitable legend and human. 📷 @karllagerfeld

A post shared by Christy Turlington Burns (@cturlington) on Feb 19, 2019 at 9:53am PST

5. Amber Valletta

 

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Karl your magic, brilliance, talent, generosity and spirit will be deeply missed. I will cherish the memories and your remarkable mark on history always. Merci Monsieur Lagerfeld. ❤️💔❤️ #karllagerfeld

A post shared by ambervalletta (@ambervalletta) on Feb 19, 2019 at 9:14am PST

6. Claudia Schiffer

 

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Karl was my magic dust, he transformed me from a shy German girl into a supermodel. He taught me about fashion, style and survival in the fashion business. What Warhol was to art, he was to fashion; he is irreplaceable. He is the only person who could make black and white colourful! I will be eternally grateful to him.

A post shared by Claudia Schiffer (@claudiaschiffer) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:57am PST

7. 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.. #karllagerfeld

A post shared by Valentino Garavani. VALENTINO (@realmrvalentino) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:40am PST

8. CR Studio

 

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Karl forever. @carineroitfeld and @karllagerfeld photographed and styled by themselves for the @dailyfrontrow’s March 2016 issue. #CRstudio

A post shared by CR Studio (@crstudio) on Feb 19, 2019 at 9:14am PST

9. Grace Elizabeth

 

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It saddens my heart greatly to hear this news. I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with @karllagerfeld and get to know him. Under those glasses were the kindest eyes. We will all miss you ❤️

A post shared by Grace Elizabeth ♡ (@lovegrace_e) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:16am PST

10. Olivier Rousteing

 

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it was our moment. Such a privilege to be able to share few but very special moments with you 🖤 Thank you for your advices you will always be remembered. Love U Karl #karllagerfeld

A post shared by OLIVIER R. (@olivier_rousteing) on Feb 19, 2019 at 11:17am PST

11. Dee Ocleppo

 

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Particularly love this photo of my husband with the wunderbar Karl Lagerfeld! It is a reminder to us all that life indeed goes by quickly and we must embrace as much joy and happiness as we can! Remember to #smile today! R.I.P Karl🙏🏻❤️

A post shared by Dee Ocleppo (@mrshilfiger) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:13am PST

12. Lara Stone

 

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💔

A post shared by Lara Stone (@lara_stone) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:21am PST

13. Hamish Bowles

 

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Celebrating the astonishing fecund genius of Karl Lagerfeld, master and connoisseur of so many realms. See link in bio. Here in 1988 or so after another triumphant show, and an even earlier memento of my first student encounter when he signed a program ‘For Hemish’ for an ardent fan. I cannot believe that he is no longer with us. @voguemagazine #karllagerfeld

A post shared by Hamish Bowles (@hamishbowles) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:16am PST

14. V Magazine

 

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In loving memory of Karl’s fantastic spirit. The legend stood behind the bar with Hedi Slimane and Stephen Gan at an after party, hours after each receiving separate CFDA awards in New York (2002). The late luminary reminisced about this night frequently, and it’s in the same positive light that he shall be remembered. ❤️ #Repost @bureaubetak

A post shared by V Magazine (@vmagazine) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:00pm PST

15. Pat Cleveland

 

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This is the very last time I saw Karl he had soo much love in his heart … he gave all he had and will never be forgotten for being such a brave soul and inspiring so many People❤️

A post shared by Pat Cleveland (@patcleveland) on Feb 19, 2019 at 9:25am PST

16. Linda Evangelista

 

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💔 Karl… Great love of my life. 💔@karllagerfeld @chanelofficial 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

A post shared by Linda Evangelista (@lindaevangelista) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:39am PST

17. Lily-Rose Depp

 

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Cher Karl, que dire pour exprimer à quel point vous allez nous manquer. The world will never know another force like you. My heart is so heavy today, but so full of gratitude for all that you have taught and done for me. Your kindness, humour, and loyalty will live on in the hearts of those who knew you and your genius will live on forever. I feel so lucky to have been able to work with you so closely, but even luckier to have known your heart and incredible spirit. I will hold every moment spent with you so dear. Words can’t express how much your belief in me has impacted every aspect of my life; it is a gift I could never thank you enough for. You truly made my dreams come true. Thinking of my Chanel family today and all those who knew and loved Karl ❤️ Karl, on vous aime. Merci, merci, merci. Vous êtes éternel.

A post shared by Lily-Rose Depp (@lilyrose_depp) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:46am PST

18. 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

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:04am PST

19. Cindy Crawford

 

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

A post shared by Cindy Crawford (@cindycrawford) on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:47am PST

20. 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. 💔

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Feb 19, 2019 at 8:28am PST

21. 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 .💔 there are so many things I wish I could say to you but for now I will say goodbye… Rest In Peace KL❤️

A post shared by 🦋 (@bellahadid) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:02am PST

22. Marc Jacobs

 

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Waking up to a world without Karl. So sad. And strange. He was a great inspiration to me, and, undeniably a unique and extraordinary talent. RESPECT. Rest In Peace KL 🖤

A post shared by Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:44am PST

23. Riccardo Tisci

 

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It has been one of the greatest privileges in my life to have known Karl, and to call him a close friend and mentor. His generosity of spirit, kindness and pure unrivalled creative talent will be with me forever. 🖤

A post shared by Riccardo Tisci (@riccardotisci17) on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:53am PST

24. Carine Roitfeld

 

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A post shared by Carine Roitfeld (@carineroitfeld) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:34am PST

25. Ellen von Unwerth

 

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Devastating news! But @karllagerfeld will live forever. 🖤 Here with @katemossagency at one of his amazing shows.

A post shared by Ellen von Unwerth (@ellenvonunwerth) on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:11am PST

26. Vivienne Westwood

 

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“It’s a real blow – It makes you realise that the end must come. We’re so sorry that this colossus of a human being has gone. Somebody who always spoke his mind. He had a great sense of humour and self-irony and incredible dedication to the craft of making clothes.’ -Vivienne Westwood & Andreas Kronthaler Photo by Steve Wood / Karl Lagerfeld

A post shared by Vivienne Westwood (@viviennewestwood) on Feb 19, 2019 at 8:10am PST

27. Jeremy Scott

 

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AT A LOSS OF WORDS BUT I AM FLOODED WITH MEMORIES. RIP KARL WHAT A WONDERFUL FAIRYTALE LIFE YOU LIVED I WILL CHERISH ALL THE MEMORIES FOR EVER. 🥀

A post shared by Jeremy Scott (@itsjeremyscott) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:51am PST

28. Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele

 

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💔💔💔 💔KARL💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @karllagerfeld @chanelofficial #carlynecerfdedudzeele #cerfstyle #CCD

A post shared by carlynecerfdedudzeele #CCD (@carlynecerfdedudzeele) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:17am PST

29. Tim Blanks

 

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We grew old together

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30. Derek Blasberg

 

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He was brilliant and biting and busy and literally the best there ever was. Karl Lagerfeld did everything, and everything will be different now that he’s gone 🖤

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31. Clare Waight Keller

 

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I don’t think I can fully express in words what Karl meant to me and to so many others in this industry. My heart is broken by the news today – he was an inspirational force behind many moments in my life and I feel truly privileged that I could call him a friend. Goodbye dear Karl 🖤

A post shared by Clare Waight Keller (@clarewaightkeller) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:25am PST

32. Suzy Menkes

 

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Death is for everyone, however mighty. In a rare discussion Karl talked to me about the end, saying: “I like the attitude of animals in the forest – they disappear. I hate the idea of being heavily remembered.”

A post shared by Suzy Menkes (@suzymenkesvogue) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:14am PST

33. Kim Jones

 

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Total respect Rest in Peace

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34. Winnie Harlow

 

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After my first campaign you were asked on French television what you thought of me and you said you would have to meet me to truly know. I sent the interview to my French girl friend to translate and was elated you knew of my existence. Years later during fashion week in Paris you and your family walked into the restaurant my team and i were in and sat at the table next to us. All i could do was stare as this legend was sitting an arm stretch away. I got up and walked passed your table only to go to the bathroom and check my hair before strutting to your table and introducing myself. You told me you knew who i was and that the grace i walked with reminded you of a young Naomi Campbell. Wow.. those words will ring in my head forever. I’m happy i got to know what you thought of me. You’re greatly missed. I’m honoured to have ever been in your presence. Sending my love to the Lagerfeld family, you’re in my prayers 🙏🏽💔

A post shared by ♔Winnie Harlow♔ (@winnieharlow) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:09am PST

35. Laura Brown

 

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One of the many myths about Karl was that he didn’t like people touching him. I was shooting with him once and rubbed him on the arm. He turned to me and said, “We all need to be touched, no?”

A post shared by Laura Brown (@laurabrown99) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:44am PST

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