'Karl forever': Fashion fans mourning the Chanel designer dust off their most treasured pieces by Mr Lagerfeld for glamorous Instagram snaps

  • Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld died Tuesday in Paris at the age of 85
  • Fashion crowd have taken to social media to pay homage to the late designer 
  • Dressed in Chanel, many dusted off vintage pieces to post emotional tributes
  • Some even dressed as Lagerfeld, known for his iconic shades and ponytail 
  • The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld the only way it knows how - swathed in Chanel and dripping in pearls. 
    The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85 and it wasn't long before the style crowd were taking to Instagram to post emotional tributes to the much-loved creative director.
    Many dusted off their old Chanel wares, from trainers emblazoned with Lagerfeld's face to slogan tees, tailored blazers and his iconic quilted bags.
    Lucy Abir even dressed her Instagram star daughters - known as The Royal Twins - as Lagerfeld alongside US Vogue editor Anna Wintour. 
    After Karl Lagerfeld's death, it wasn't long before the style crowd were taking to social media to post emotional tributes - including Instagrammer Carlino Assuntina (pictured) who said that fashion 'will never be the same' and he would be remembered 'with great affection'
    After Karl Lagerfeld's death, it wasn't long before the style crowd were taking to social media to post emotional tributes - including Instagrammer Carlino Assuntina (pictured) who said that fashion 'will never be the same' and he would be remembered 'with great affection'
    Entertainment journalist Lucy Abir dressed her Instagram star daughters - known as The Royal Twins - as Lagerfeld alongside US Vogue editor Anna Wintour (pictured). She wrote: '@karllagerfeld you will forever be in our hearts! A true legend who we have always admired'
    Entertainment journalist Lucy Abir dressed her Instagram star daughters - known as The Royal Twins - as Lagerfeld alongside US Vogue editor Anna Wintour (pictured). She wrote: '@karllagerfeld you will forever be in our hearts! A true legend who we have always admired'
    Karl Lagerfeld (pictured with Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne during the Chanel A/W show in Paris March 2015) died in Paris on Tuesday and the fashion world have been paying tribute
    Karl Lagerfeld (pictured with Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne during the Chanel A/W show in Paris March 2015) died in Paris on Tuesday and the fashion world have been paying tribute 
    Lagerfeld died after a period of ill-health, according to French media reports. His death came after he missed the Chanel haute couture show in Paris in January.
    The acclaimed German fashion designer had been at Chanel since 1983.
    Lagerfeld was also the creative director of LVMH-owned Italian fur and leather goods fashion house Fendi, as well as his eponymous fashion label, which he opened in 1984.
    Instagrammer Loretausackiene posted a tribute to the 'Coryphaeus' of fashion along with a blazer, ruffled blouse and oversized shaded by the late designer
    Instagrammer Loretausackiene posted a tribute to the 'Coryphaeus' of fashion along with a blazer, ruffled blouse and oversized shaded by the late designer
    Social media user newydewy said she was wearing 'Karl for Karl' on Wednesday. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld swathed in Chanel and dripping in pearls
    Social media user newydewy said she was wearing 'Karl for Karl' on Wednesday. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld swathed in Chanel and dripping in pearls
    'The end of an era,' wrote Instagrammer louisandlulu, posting an image of an iconic Chanel quilted bag. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday 'with deep emotion and sadness'
    'The end of an era,' wrote Instagrammer louisandlulu, posting an image of an iconic Chanel quilted bag. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday 'with deep emotion and sadness'
    One Instgrammer shared their own homage to the late designer by wearing a t-shirt with Lagerfeld's face on it. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85
    One Instgrammer shared their own homage to the late designer by wearing a t-shirt with Lagerfeld's face on it. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85
    Instagram user monica.vietnam shared a snap of her favourite vintage Chanel pieces including eyewear and jewellery. The style crowd are taking to Instagram to post emotional tributes to the much-loved creative director
    Instagram user monica.vietnam shared a snap of her favourite vintage Chanel pieces including eyewear and jewellery. The style crowd are taking to Instagram to post emotional tributes to the much-loved creative director
    Atigu paid tribute to the late designer by wearing a Karl Lagerfeld crossbody bag in an Instagram snap shared on Wednesday morning
    Atigu paid tribute to the late designer by wearing a Karl Lagerfeld crossbody bag in an Instagram snap shared on Wednesday morning
    Instagrammer lulizulu shared a picture of a Chanel handbag and shades, in memory of the 'beloved icon'. Others dusted off their old Chanel wares, from trainers emblazoned with Lagerfeld's face to slogan tees, tailored blazers and his iconic quilted bags
    Instagrammer lulizulu shared a picture of a Chanel handbag and shades, in memory of the 'beloved icon'. Others dusted off their old Chanel wares, from trainers emblazoned with Lagerfeld's face to slogan tees, tailored blazers and his iconic quilted bags
    Instagrammer frencyval wrote 'Karl forever' and shared a snap of this Lagerfeld leather jacket. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late  Lagerfeld while swathed in Chanel
    Instagrammer frencyval wrote 'Karl forever' and shared a snap of this Lagerfeld leather jacket. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Lagerfeld while swathed in Chanel
    Grainedebebe shared a picture of her shoes emblazoned with a cartoon depicting Lagerfeld and his beloved cat Choupette. The style crowd are taking to Instagram to post emotional tributes to the much-loved creative director
    Grainedebebe shared a picture of her shoes emblazoned with a cartoon depicting Lagerfeld and his beloved cat Choupette. The style crowd are taking to Instagram to post emotional tributes to the much-loved creative director
    Instagram user eric.jamain paid tribute to Lagerfeld by wearing a Chanel satchel. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday
    Instagram user eric.jamain paid tribute to Lagerfeld by wearing a Chanel satchel. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday
    Fashion fan naochell shared a picture of her vintage Chanel Boutique blazer. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85, according to reports
    Fashion fan naochell shared a picture of her vintage Chanel Boutique blazer. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85, according to reports
    Kevanjonfashion shared a snap of him wearing a Lagerfeld jumper. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Lagerfeld while swathed in Chanel
    Kevanjonfashion shared a snap of him wearing a Lagerfeld jumper. The fashion industry is paying homage to the late Lagerfeld while swathed in Chanel
    An Instagram user shares a picture of a favourite knitted jumper from Lagerfeld's eponymous fashion range. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday 'with deep emotion and sadness'
    An Instagram user shares a picture of a favourite knitted jumper from Lagerfeld's eponymous fashion range. A post on the official Instagram account for Karl Lagerfeld's label shared the news of his death on Monday 'with deep emotion and sadness'
    One South Africa based Instagram user wrote 'rest in peace Sir Karl Lagerfeld' alongside a pic of their Lagerfeld trainers. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85
    One South Africa based Instagram user wrote 'rest in peace Sir Karl Lagerfeld' alongside a pic of their Lagerfeld trainers. The German-born designer died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85