David Bowie Remembered by Fashion Industry

David Bowie died at age 69 on Sunday following a 18-month battle with cancer.

A statement posted on the legendary artist’s official social-media accounts read: “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”

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In the wake of the devastating news, fashion insiders paid tribute to the style icon on social media. From costume designer Arianne Phillips to designer Jeremy Scott, there was no one in the industry who didn’t feel the influence of Bowie’s eclectic presence.

Getting the opportunity to work with David Bowie was an out of body experience I will never… https://t.co/CD0Z2LiwRn

— Arianne Phillips (@ariannephillips) January 11, 2016

DAVID BOWIE’S INFLUENCE IN MUSIC EXTENDS UNDENIABLY INTO FASHION. MY RECENT MOSCHINO MEN’S SHOW… https://t.co/zQKyPTDMes

— JEREMY SCOTT (@ITSJEREMYSCOTT) January 11, 2016

RIP #DavidBowie u made history and careers! #LutherVandross stood behind u in this clip! Young… https://t.co/mddh3651fi

— Ivan Bart (@Ivanmbart) January 11, 2016

The man who fell to earth as a star and left us holding him in our hearts. Thank you for being you, David. X Stella pic.twitter.com/WOrjdJg7Jz

— Stella McCartney (@StellaMcCartney) January 11, 2016

#RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/xw6cbQsAbc

— Rebecca Minkoff (@RebeccaMinkoff) January 11, 2016

It was amazing to pay tribute to not only a music legend but a fashion icon #DavidBowie some… https://t.co/trYeuR57Y5

— Jason Rembert (@Jason_Rembert) January 11, 2016

RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/YO2B2WlPR8

— Tory Burch (@toryburch) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie and all the characters within him ?? https://t.co/8bryWvaTZN

— Cara Delevingne (@Caradelevingne) January 11, 2016

A love like no other #DavidBowie and @the_real_iman So glad to have witnessed this. My heart goes out to Lexy and y… pic.twitter.com/jBKolwXjj1

— Edward Enninful (@Edward_Enninful) January 11, 2016

 

goodbye MR BOWIE#davidbowie #stars R.i.P.

A photo posted by riccardotisci17 (@riccardotisci17) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:32am PST

 

 

Your reflection on the world is immeasurable. Your sound opened doors for future artists. Thank you for everything, #DavidBowie

A photo posted by THAKOON NY (@thakoonny) on Jan 11, 2016 at 9:11am PST