Since the sad news that Karl Lagerfeld has passed away was first reported by French media, members of the fashion world and celebrity fans have been paying their respects to the legendary designer who was creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his own label.

Hairstylist Sam McKnight, who collaborated with Chanel and Fendi, said he was “honoured” to have known Lagerfeld. In an Instagram post, actress Diana Kruger shared that she was “heartbroken” and Victoria Beckham described him as a “genius”. See a round-up of tributes from fellow designers, models and A-list stars below: