Superstar designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, his fashion label Chanel confirmed on Tuesday. Just last week, his own fashion line Karl Lagerfeld was still announcing new design collaborations. German-born Lagerfeld was artistic director of three separate brands, Italy’s Fendi, France’s Chanel — the world’s richest label — and his eponymous line. News of his death is likely to create an outpouring of emotion in the industry, and tributes began flowing in from politicians and fans. “Karl Lagerfeld is an immense personality, someone out of the ordinary,” French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told RTL radio.

Source: Punch February 19, 2019 12:14 UTC