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The fashion community met to say goodbye to legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, whose ashes were probably scattered with those of his mother and deceased partner, who died of AIDS in 1989.
The German designer who jokingly said "I'd rather die" than being buried was cremated in Nanterre, in the west of Paris.
He died Tuesday of his pancreatic cancer at the age of 85. Although he said one day that he would not have a funeral and that he was "really against the memory," a lot of them are are gathered to pay their last respects.
A spokesperson for her fashion brand Chanel said: "her wishes will be respected" and there would be a private ceremony.
Anna Wintour, long-time editor-in-chief of Vogue, Caroline of Monaco, Princess of Hanover, and Carine Roitfeld, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris.
Virginie Viard, who succeeds her as creative director at Chanel and Bernard Arnault, head of the LVMH luxury group, were also present.
Dame Anna Wintour DBE (left), editor of Vogue since 1988 and also artistic director of Condé Nast, was one of the great creators of Lagerfeld's cremation today. She is photographed with Amanda Harlech, British creative consultant and writer who has been working with Lagerfeld for a long time.
Vogue editor Anna Wintour was among the supporters who said goodbye to designer Karl Lagerfeld today. She is photographed on the left with Amanda Harlech who joined Lagerfeld in Chanel in 1996
Caroline de Monaco (photo), Princess of Hanover, and Carine Roitfeld, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, were also seen during the cremation ceremony
Charlotte Casiraghi, Caroline's second child, Princess of Hanover, was also present. She is the eldest daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover and one of the granddaughters of American actress Grace Kelly.
Carine Roitfeld, former editor in chief of Vogue Paris, was also present at the ceremony today. Before, she said about Lagerfeld: "Karl was my rock. He has always been there for me, through years of friendship and creation & # 39;
The coffin of Karl Lagerfeld is carried before his cremation in Nanterre, near Paris, today. Dozens of people gathered to pay their last respects at the ceremony
Karl Lagerfeld, who died Tuesday of his pancreatic cancer at the age of 85, had stated that he would not attend a funeral and that he was "really against memories".
Brad Kroenig, a model and Lagerfeld muse, was photographed with his 11-year-old son Hudson, Lagerfeld's godson.
Lagerfeld did not have any biological children. The question is therefore whether the model of the young child has been listed in the will of his godfather and will inherit a portion of his fortune of $ 200 million. Nevertheless, this little boy was still lucky enough to count Uncle Karl as godfather.
The couturier, a notorious perfectionist, had written a manual dictating everything from flowers to the way of talking to customers offering their condolences.
He asks employees to remove all items from the showcase and place only one bunch of white roses with a statement from the company.
The five-page document, read by Bild, instructs the store's staff to buy "a big bunch of white flowers existing in white roses, to be placed in the middle of the (main) window."
Lagerfeld writes that roses must have a long stem of 120 cm and should only be placed in a transparent or basic white vase.
The manual also provides staff with acceptable answers to give to customers when they offer their condolences, including "Thank you for your condolences" or "It's a hard time for all of us".
The statement posted, also published on Karl Lagerfeld's Instagram, reads as follows: "Maison KARL LAGERFELD shares with emotion and sadness the death of its Creative Director, Karl Lagerfeld, on February 19, 2019, in Paris, France.
"He was one of the most influential and famous designers of the 21st century and an iconic and universal symbol of style. Driven by a phenomenal sense of creativity, Karl was pbadionate, powerful and extremely curious.
"He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the greatest designers of our time, and there are no words to express how much we will miss him. & # 39;
Lagerfeld's model and muse, Brad Kroenig (left) with his son Hudson Kroenig (right), 11, who is Karl Lagerfeld's godson and could inherit some of his $ 200 million fortune
Lagerfeld with one of his recent muses, the daughter of Johnny Depp, the French-American supermodel Lily-Rose Depp, after her spring-summer 2017 Haute Couture fashion show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week
Companions: Jacques De Bascher wears a white jacket and vest while he accompanies his partner Karl Lagerfeld wearing a black three piece suit on a photo believed to have been taken in the 1980s.
Lagerfeld died in Paris, the French capital, this week after being transported to the hospital.
The artistic director of Chanel, who was born in Germany, looked more and more fragile in recent months and did not unveil himself to greet Chanel's haute couture fashion show in Paris in January. , which the company attributes to its company as "too tired".
"He had not talked about his illness, but had fought with courage," said a source. "Karl was very proud of his fitness and healthy lifestyle, and pancreatic cancer was a shock."
He had also given strict instructions regarding his funeral – or rather his absence.
The remains of this 85 year old man will be cremated and his ashes will probably be scattered with those of his mother and his late French partner, Jacques De Bascher, who died of AIDS in 1989.
Lagerfeld had told Basch's biographer, Marie Ottavi, that some of her ashes were stored in a secret place. One day they will be added to mine.
He had also expressed the desire to be buried with his beloved cat, Choupette. However, she survived him and is now named potential heiress of his immense fortune.
"Her wishes will be respected," said a spokeswoman for Chanel Wednesday.
She added that, in accordance with Lagerfeld's wishes, he said: "There will be no funeral. I would prefer to die! & # 39; – There will be no ceremony.
The hearse accompanied by a police escort during the cremation of the famous German couturier Karl Lagerfeld in Nanterre, near Paris
A large crowd of friends and family members of Mr. Lagerfeld gathered to pay their respects today upon his death on February 19 from pancreatic cancer.
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