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Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passes away in Paris

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passes away in Paris

By Lena Reece
20/02/2019
German Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris following a short illness.

French media reports, Lagerfeld died this morning after being admitted to hospital the last night.

The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry's most prolific figures and worked up until his death.

Industry heavyweights, including Italian designer Donatella Versace, issued heartfelt tributes.

[Source: BBC]

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