Fashion Industry Mourns Prince's Death
"I will love and miss you forever," wrote designer Donatella Versace.
Prince, who was as much a style icon as he was a musical genius, died Thursday at age 57 at his home and recording studio in Minnesota. Following the news, many Hollywood insiders and fashion folks have been left mourning the prolific performer's passing.
"I am shocked. I will love and miss you forever," wrote designer Donatella Versace.
Costume designer and stylist Arianne Phillips described Prince as "a unique, one of a kind, self-styled visionary genius whose style was an organic extension of his music."
"His ability to maintain his prolific creative autonomy in a world of branding and corporate giants was no less than awe-inspiring," Phillips continued to express to Pret-a-Reporter. "Our culture and our hearts will forever be imprinted by his royal purple world."
Designer Christian Siriano told us via email: "I just think we are losing a true fashion icon — someone that took risks, had fun with fashion and was a true artist to the core. No matter what was happening in pop culture, he was honest and true to what he believed in, and I think that inspired so many and will continue to do so forever."
Simone Harouche, Miley Cyrus' stylist, also weighed in about his legacy as an artist whose style never wavered. "First and foremost, Prince was known for not only his music, but also for his individual style — which was truly unique and definitely his own," she tells us. "So much of the struggle in current pop culture and music is finding your own style and being true to your aesthetic. He left an indelible mark on music and pop culture. He will be missed."
Sarah Jessica Parker, makeup artist Rachel Goodwin and model Pat Cleveland were among those to express their disbelief and grievances on social media.
