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Celebrities pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld after Chanel designer's death: 'You made me feel like a princess'

Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.

Karl Lagerfeld was notably absent from two of Chanel’s shows last month in Paris. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Chanel designer died at a French hospital Tuesday morning following a bout of ill health in recent weeks, the French media reports.

Concerns about the German-born designer’s condition arose on Jan. 22, when he missed two of Chanel’s haute couture shows in Paris.

Celebrities and fellow designers are paying tribute to the fashion giant, including Victoria Beckham, first lady Melania Trump, actress Diane Kruger, singer Lily Allen, model Alexa Chung, Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace and celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight.

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Today the world lost a creative genius. We will miss you Karl! #RIPKarlLagerfeld

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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

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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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  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

A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:04am PST

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  You made me feel like a princess. I never quite understood what you saw in me but I am forever grateful for the support that you and Chanel have given me over the last 15 years. Rest In Peace Karl, you were a true genius and will be missed, so much.

A post shared by LILY ALLEN (@lilyallen) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:04am PST

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  Dear Karl, it has been an enormous pleasure. I’m honoured to have known you. ❤️

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  Karl…..I cannot tell you how much you meant to me and how much I will miss you ♥️ I will never forget your kindness towards me, your laughs, your imagination ♥️ I came to France see you this week and introduce you to my daughter…I’m heartbroken I was too late ♥️ Rest In Peace, I adore you ♥️

A post shared by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:28am PST

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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

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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. ❤️

A post shared by Alexa Chung (@alexachung) on Feb 19, 2019 at 3:59am PST

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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 💔

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Feb 19, 2019 at 7:11am PST

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Dearest Karl, You swooped me off my feet and showed me love and friendship. I am heartbroken. i love you with all my heart. 🌹🌹🌹💝🌹🌹🌹

A post shared by CAT POWER (@catpowerofficial) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:17am PST

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Karl, since the day I first walked into your office on rue Chambon you took me under your wing and brought me along on an incredible journey. My first campaign ever was for Chanel, the second for the Karl Lagerfeld brand. We did numerous campaigns and shoots together in the years that followed but the real beauty and luck about this for me was getting to know you, observe you, learn from you, laugh with you, enjoy so many special moments with you. Some of the best ones being from your mansion in the south of France where I stayed with you whenever we worked on a campaign. After long shoot days we would end up in Rampoldi for a feast of wonderful food and wines and you were one of the most delightful dinner dates I’ve ever had, sharing stories about everyone in the restaurant and enjoying the food with such infectious delight that I so appreciated because of my own love of food. Oh the many wonderful meals we shared.. the many stories.. the many late nights sitting with you in your vast library in candlelight with you talking about your childhood, work, books, writers, architects, artists, nature, food, people… everything. You knew everything about everything! I saw you last time at the Chanel show at the MET and I wanted to run out to you on the runway and hug you because I had a feeling.. well, I don’t think you passed away, you were just picked up by a UFO and brought back to the planet you’re from. Because you were as close to a super human that I have ever come across. I will miss you very much and always think of you. You gave me so much.. ❤️❤️❤️ @karllagerfeld @chanelofficial

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Karl … thank you for taking @willowsmith under your wing and teaching her so much. Thank you for  the advice you would give me on my hairstyles and how it was much nicer less extreme😆 You were so kind and that’s a rare find in your industry. I will miss you. You are not only a legend but a deeply gentle, caring soul. Rest in love Karl❤️

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Dearest @karllagerfeld there will never be another like you. Thank you for your incredible contribution to fashion and wit. 💔

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Lagerfeld was creative director of French luxury fashion house Chanel since 1983, and he has become associated with the brand in the same way as founder Coco Chanel herself.

He also worked on his own eponymous label and collaborated with Italian fashion house Fendi since 1965, designing furs, clothing and accessories.

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Serena Williams earns raves for wearing green bodysuit and fishnets on the tennis court

Over the past year, Serena Williams has developed something of a reputation for her on-court ensembles.

The new mom notably wore a supportive catsuit while competing in last year’s French Open — a look that was subsequently banned.

The champion then responded by  playing in a tutu — the brainchild of fashion designer Virgil Abloh of Off-White — at the U.S. Open.

Fans have come to expect a sartorial statement from the 37-year-old, and she didn’t disappoint in Australia on Monday.

Williams walked onto the court in a black coat for her match against Tatjana Maria, then removed the outerwear to reveal a mint green Nike bodysuit paired with fishnet tights.

Serena Williams dazzled in her custom-made Nike outfit. (Photo: Getty)

The skintight look, which perfectly displayed her killer figure, was an instant hit with fans.

Serena Williams #AustralianOpen outfit is giving me more life than my mother’s womb.

— Mitchell Hansen (@MitchellHansen2) January 15, 2019

Not only is she one of the greatest tennis players on the court, but @serenawilliams seriously SLAYS on the court with her outfits! Always looking amazing 🙌🏼 #AusOpen

— Fighter. 💪🏽👊🏽 (@lakishajayde) January 15, 2019

Serena Williams looks absolutely fire in this outfit. Serving you curves for days! 💚 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/GVHbnhc6Er

— Oliver (@pochakosoba) January 15, 2019

I want that outfit @serenawilliams. You wearing that suit 👌🏾 #AustralianOpen2019

— aimforsuccess (@besuccessful06) January 15, 2019

Williams, who won the match, later told the press that her body-hugging outfit was designed to show women that they can return to fitness after giving birth.

“I wanted to be fit,” she said. “I came back. Nike always wants to make an incredibly strong, powerful statement for moms that are trying to get back and get fit. That was basically it for me.”

She also named her all-in-one jumpsuit a “Serena-tard.”

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Playing solo this time 😉

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Black Christmas trees have landed, and they look incredibly chic

Black Christmas trees are the latest holiday decor trend. (Credit: Instagram/@theblondewanders)

Every year, we overlook the fact that festive colors red and green technically clash in order to welcome Christmas into our homes.

But this year there’s another option: Enter the black Christmas tree.

According to Treetopia, black is now the second most popular color for artificial Christmas trees in Washington, D.C., and in a number of states, including Arizona and Indiana.

The hashtag #blackchristmastree has also featured in more than 10,000 posts on Instagram, proving their widespread popularity.

Although not traditional, the black trees give a home a glamorous, Scandinavian-chic look when paired with white and silver baubles. Plus, who wouldn’t be happy to skip the extra vacuuming that a real tree requires?

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Black Christmas tree?? Yup. 🖤

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🖤 Just as versatile as your little black dress, style your celebration your way with a black tree from Treetopia! #Black #TuxedoBlack #ChristmasTree #BlackCollection #BlackChristmasTree

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✖Это не фотошоп, это действительно черная ёлка. Тренд 2018 года. В тренде в Москве один продавец. У него и купили 🎅🖤🌲✖#ремонт #дневникремонта #ель #новыйгод #новыйгод2019 #сканди #scandidesign #Scandinaviandesign #чёрнаяёлка #икеа #ikea #bestaikea #ikeabesta #interior #интерьер #homedecor #homedesign #interiordesign #blacknwhite #black #xmas #minimalism #minimalistic #whiteinterior #елка #blackchristmastree #christmastree #blackandwhitechristmas #blackandwhiteworld

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For those who don’t like the look of black trees but are looking for a festive change, you could also look into a silver or white number, which give all sorts of winter forest vibes.

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Waiting like a child for the winter holidays 🤗🎄🤗 #winterdecor #winterholiday #christmasdecor #christmas #silverchristmastree

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Christmas tree No1 is up. #kidsareexcited #silverchristmastree #myhome #christmastree

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Ed Sheeran's and Beyoncé's concert outfits spark gender debate

On Sunday Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé performed a duet at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg. The performance went well, but the internet was soon in an uproar about the artists’ very different outfits, igniting a gender debate.

Ed Sheeran’s and Beyoncé’s performance looks couldn’t have been more different. (Photo: Getty Images)

While Beyoncé wore a bright pink ruffle dress by Ashi Studio, Sheeran performed in his signature casual look: jeans, sneakers and two layered crewneck shirts. Twitter users claimed the contrast showed a gender-based double standard in the music industry.

I get this. Even tho I appreciate good musicians in normal clothes the double standard is ridiculous… what is expected of female vs male artists. https://t.co/xLEcNXVuX7

— Fat in Public (@garlicmeg) December 4, 2018

This photo is v v v v representative of what we expect from men and women at the top of their game, isn’t it? https://t.co/cfeLw8n1aI

— Daniel (@sillyolddaniel) December 4, 2018

Ed Sheeran is a 27 year old man the fact we’ve enabled him to feel it’s ok to dress like this at all, let alone next to Beyoncé really boils my piss pic.twitter.com/Q6XqgTFuvQ

— shon faye. (@shonfaye) December 4, 2018

Others argued that the outfits were simply representative of the stars’ different celebrity images — and had nothing to do with gender.

It ain’t that deep, Beyoncé likes showing off her outfits, always has, while Ed Sheeran is a casual guy who wears casual outfits no matter the circumstance, quit making everything a gender issue in our society it’s the reason there are so many issues in the first place

— Lee (@lee2525rickard) December 4, 2018

Nobody is EXPECTING a woman to dress like that. Beyoncé chooses to because she has gave herself that image. Ed Sheeran is being himself and not conforming to “standards” .. surely that’s the better of the two??? I hate people pic.twitter.com/0nFhvH3zne

— Kato (@alsoknownaskato) December 4, 2018

Others criticized complaints aimed at Sheeran for what he wore.

let him wear whatever he wants. He’s not doing anyone any harm. https://t.co/XTU1bbdJ8M

— Naomigalloway (@mattebitch) December 4, 2018

As for Beyoncé, she didn’t look bothered at all by the dramatic difference between their outfits and seemed much more concerned with Sheeran hitting the right notes during the performance.

The way Beyonce opened her eyes when he messed up that note 😭 pic.twitter.com/9X42s4SRJb

— KARREUCHE WALLY (@eloenzeeo) December 3, 2018

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Meghan Markle wears intricate Oscar de la Renta gown and the internet is obsessed

Meghan Markle wore an Oscar de la Renta gown for an evening event — and the internet loves it.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney.

The Duchess of Sussex wearing Oscar de la Renta. (Photo: Getty Images)

For the event, Meghan opted for a black and white dress with a dramatic tulle skirt from the New York-based brand’s pre-fall 2018 collection.

The embellishments on Meghan’s Oscar de la Renta dress were made by Sarah Esmoingt, a French embellishment designer established in New York who works for Oscar de la Renta and Zac Posen among other designers https://t.co/kACWLRZUVF pic.twitter.com/7tkGA0EFKP

— HeavenLM (@HeavenQRF) October 26, 2018

The embellishment on the dress was made by French design Sarah Esmoingt, who works for Oscar de la Renta and Zac Posen, fan site Meghan’s Mirror revealed.

She paired the gown with her trusty Aquazzura Deneuve pumps in black and a Birks Bee Stackable Ring.

The ensemble has gotten rave reviews on social media. One person called the look “flawless” while another compared Meghan to a “doll.”

She wore Oscar De la Renta. I was waiting for this moment, go on Meghan GO ON. pic.twitter.com/12hHVYf4cM

— .pamela. (@_pammyyy) October 26, 2018

This is Meghan’s Oscar de la Renta dress. So beautiful pic.twitter.com/vK5loFMi76

— Rebecca Sullivan (@beck_sullivan) October 26, 2018

Her dress is so beautiful, Meghan her self is so beautiful.😍 pic.twitter.com/8Vf2mHoKFz

— Sʜᴀɴɴᴏɴ (@MegandHarry2018) October 26, 2018

This pic does not do Meghan (or her dress) nearly enough justice, BUT guys! That DRESS! #OscardelaRenta pic.twitter.com/fR3Sc7VE6L

— Kate ❤ and Meg 🌺 (@KateCandMeg) October 26, 2018

Meghan's dress reminds me of a modern day Grace Kelly. I suspect it's the look of the tour. pic.twitter.com/Q6fDaZwMFE

— Mad About Meghan (@MadAboutMeghan) October 26, 2018

One thing’s for sure: the gorgeous Duchess is absolutely killing it with her royal tour looks, from the blue cape style gown to that pom pom dress.

The royal couple are currently on a 16 day long tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

Meghan’s black and white gown featured delicate embroidery. (Photos: Getty Images)

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Andie MacDowell makes her catwalk return at age 60

L’Oréal is a brand committed to diversity, with its new, inclusive “We are all worth it” tagline capturing headlines last year.

So what greater ambassador than Andie MacDowell, who at 60 years old walked the catwalk at L’Oréal’s show during Paris Fashion Week, proving that women can be fabulous at any age.

Andie MacDowell hit the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week. (Photo: Getty Images)

Wearing a rainbow-sequined Elie Saab dress, MacDowell appeared to be having the time of her life.

Eva Longoria also modeled for the star-studded show. (Photo: L’Oréal)

The Four Weddings and a Funeral star took to the catwalk alongside other celebs, including Eva Longoria, who gave birth to her first child, Santi, in June. 

Models and celebrities line up at the L’Oréal Paris Fashion Week show. (Photo: L’Oréal)

The diverse catwalk lineup also included Elle Fanning, Winnie Harlow, Iskra Lawrence, Doutzen Kroes, and Neelam Gill.

MacDowell’s certainly no stranger to the world of fashion. Prior to launching her acting career, she modeled for Vogue and starred in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent and Armani perfume.

MacDowell wears a floor-length Elie Saab gown. (Photo: L’Oréal)

“I haven’t walked a show in a long time,” she told Vogue of her runway return. “I’m in the process — and have been in the process — of aging. And with L’Oréal, I’ve really been able to [spread the message] that there’s no time limit on beauty.

“It’s a journey, but you can’t go back in time. I don’t want to pretend to be what I’m not and have never been ashamed of my age,” she added. “I want to be positive about right where I am at each stage of my life.”

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