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"He defined what it means to be a 21st century designer, and he did it with humor and joy, "he said in an obituary published in Vogue magazine, where he has been editor-in-chief since three decades.
Wintour admits in this piece that the loss of Lagerfeld is "particularly painful", the fashion designer has "never gone out of fashion or the world" and because his death "marks the end of an era of Artisans who could do it all ".
The British journalist describes him as "worried, forward-looking and extremely attentive to changes in our culture," and points out that he was one of the first to get away from it from the hut of fashion houses to become autonomous designer to work for several companies at the same time.
He also points out that no designer has found inspiration in questions as varied as the news of the week, the 18th-century decorative arts or David Hume's philosophy, born of their various interests.
"He was a linguist, a photographer, an interior designer, a collector, a filmmaker and a philanthropist among many other things," he said.
However, Wintour attaches particular importance to his homage to his personal qualities and defines him as a "good and loyal friend".
"He was witty and charming. (…) The hours spent with him sitting at a table made me feel more fortunate than any lucky stroke I could have as a writer. chief, "he said of the long dinners they shared, especially during Paris Fashion Week
The fashion expert revealed that she had dressed her creations with the most important moments of her life, both in her own marriage and in her child's bond, or when she was named Lady by the Queen Isabella II.
"It was partly because I liked his designs, how much they expressed who I am and who I aspire to, but also because of Karl because wearing his exquisite dresses or his suits perfect m & # 39; s allowed to feel close to him and safe at crucial moments "he explained.
Wintour also confessed that what helps him through these difficult times is knowing that he will always find it "now in his designs that he is no longer there," and concluded noting that Lagerfeld will miss him "more as a person" than as a fashion designer. EFE
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