Karl For Ever Memorial
Famed fashion fashion icon and Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld was honored in Paris on June 20 with a memorial event that boasted a star-studded guest list. Celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevigne, Pharrell, and Tilda Swinton were among more than 1,000 guests who flooded Paris’ massive Grand Palais. The stars all took turns paying homage to Karl during the service, taking the stage with both poems and musical performances. The tribute, entitled Karl For Ever, was organized by Chanel, Fendi and Karl’s namesake label and was designed by theater and opera director Robert Carsen. Other notable attendees included Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Karl’s cat, an icon in his own right, Choupette. Karl passed away on Feb. 19 at 85-years-old. The fashion icon had been working hard and was still designing up until his death. You can see all of the standout moments from his beautiful memorial event by clicking through the gallery.
Cara Delevigne At Karl For Ever Memorial
Cara Delevingne is seen on stage at the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019. The star wore a feathered, peach-colored gown from Fendi at the ceremony.
Gigi Hadid Karl For Ever Memorial
Gigi Hadid attends the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019. She wore a sleek, black suit from the designer and pointed-toed pumps.
Pharrell Performs At Karl For Ever Memorial
Pharrell Williams performs live at the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019. The ceremony included musical performances as well as poety readings.
Tilda Swinton At The Karl For Ever Memorial
Tilda Swinton recites a poem on stage at the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Karl For Ever Memorial
More than 1,000 people flooded the room at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Karl For Ever Memorial
Performers hit the stage at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Helen Mirren and Charlie Siem At Karl For Ever
Helen Mirren and Charlie Siem perform live on stage at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Karl For Ever Memorial
Performers hit the stage at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Tilda Swinton At Karl For Ever Memorial
Tilda Swinton reads to the crowd in attendance at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019. She wore a vibrant, orange Chanel gown.
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Lang Lang, Cara Delevingne, Tilda Swinton and Lil Buck smile on stage as they honor Karl Lagerfeld at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Karl For Ever Memorial
Lang Lang, Cara Delevingne, Lil Buck, Tilda Swinton, Pharrell Williams and Helen Mirren holds hands on stage as they honor Karl Lagerfeld at Paris’ Grand Palais during the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
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Fanny Ardant is seen at Paris’ Grand Palais for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
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Claudia Schiffer arrives to the Grand Palais in Paris for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019. She wore a sleek, black outfit and a large Chanel handbag.
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Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, best known as Valentino, arrives to the Grand Palais in Paris for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy arrives to the Grand Palais in Paris for the Karl For Ever memorial in Paris, France on June 20, 2019.
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Princess Caroline of Hanover
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis in the front row
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl in the front row
Karl For Ever memorial, Front Row, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, France – 20 Jun 2019
Lagerfeld Tribute, Paris, France – 20 Jun 2019
Sidney Toledano, left, Brigitte Macron wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, center, and Bruno Pavlovsky president of Chanel arrive at the event named “Karl for Ever” at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, . The event pays tribute to late German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld who died Feb. 19, 2019
Lagerfeld Tribute, Paris, France – 20 Jun 2019
