The House of Karl Lagerfeld confirm his death with touching tribute

“He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the greatest designers of our time, and there are no words to express how much he will be missed.”

The House of Karl Lagerfeld has confirmed the news of his death, following French media reports.

The official Instagram account for the fashion designer's own label posted: “The House of KARL LAGERFELD shares, with deep emotion and sadness, the passing of its creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, on February 19, 2019, in Paris, France.