A vision of horror that Karl Lagerfeld had The German fashion designer, wanted was not a national funeral after his death, so as you oranisiert for the French rock legend Johnny Hallyday, a year ago. Lagerfeld repeated again and again how he imagines his death: "Burned, past thrown away. I'm not against the reminder, I hate funerals. When it's over, it's over.“ A spokesman for Karl Lagerfeld said on Wednesday that there was no ceremony. Karl Lagerfeld will be cremated, as he had desired it. Part of his ashes should come to his mother, a part of his life's partner Jacques de Basher, who died in 1989.
"Paris Match" announces 26 special pages
Paris is in shock, Karl Lagerfeld who has worked up to his death, seemed to be immortal. Now, in honor of all the media. As a multi talent he is referred to as an icon, a pop star, and the last ruler of the fashion world. The Era of the great fashion designers, who remain loyal to a brand, was to end with his death. He was like the Rock in the Surf of the glamour world. As an "Influencer" did he cast, long before the term became fashionable. "Paris Match" and announced plans to bring 26 special pages to his death. "Liberation" in a special folder.
a Lot of speculation circling around his legacy
no other theme on Wednesday in France, is still present. Every aspect of Karl Lagerfeld is illuminated. The cause of death – according to the media, pancreas cancer, but also his heritage. Supposedly, he wanted to use cat Choupette as the sole heir. But also friends and colleagues. For example, Hudson Kroenig, son of Model Brad Kroenig, and godson of Lagerfeld. Hudson (9) often the case with Lagerfeld on the catwalk. It is speculated also about Sébastien Jondeau, the decades, his bodyguard and the man was for everything. Also Virginie Viard, who worked for more than 30 years at the side of Lagerfeld's, and now his place is when Chanel enters, determined the headlines.
His muses and Models Claudia Schiffer about Inès de la Fressange up to Vanessa Paradis be addressed. And "Monaco Matin" is celebrating on the front page of the decades-long friendship of Lagerfeld's, with Caroline of Monaco and the Grimaldi family. For you, he had decorated again and again, glamorous balls.
The word "genius" falls again and again
Impressive is the number of comments to his death, showing how Lagerfeld was adored, whether in politics, in the world of fashion or in the cinema. His fame was not confined to Paris, but worldwide. So Melanie Trump referred to him as a "genius" and writes: "We will miss you, Karl." President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte had to share: "The Haute Couture, the fashion, the French and European style lose today one of its greatest talents, and their most famous Ambassador." Lagerfeld was a great admirer of the elegant style of Brigitte Macron, however, is usually Louis Vuitton.
Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, which also owns the brand Fendi, Lagerfeld worked, regrets the death of the "very loyal friend" and referred to him as a "creative genius": He had helped to make Paris the worldwide fashion capital. Designer Donatella Versace explains: "Karl, your genius has many touches from us. Especially Gianni and me, we will never forget your incredible Talent and constant Inspiration.“
Touching message Claudia Schiffers
Touching Claudia Schiffer responded: "Karl was my magic powder. He turned me from a shy German girl into a Supermodel.“ Ex - Model Carla Bruni Sarkozy thanked the "love Karl" for "beauty and lightness, the colour and spirit", which he had brought into our world. Model Inès de la Fressange says about him: "He has placed me on a pedestal." For many years she was his Muse and favorite model. His other Muse, Vanessa Paradis says: "It is a privilege to say that you have worked with him, that they listened to him Speak, that you spoke with him that was dressed by him."
criticism of the reaction of Peta
actress Diane Kruger, which he launched as a Model, was in Paris and wanted him to present to your daughter. She regrets: "I came too late." Actress Marion Cotillard says: "Dear Karl, dear master. Her presence was so alive, so full of kindness, the interest and the curiosity for the people and the world have touched me greatly.“
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