Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic Chanel and Fendi fashion designerwho died at age 85 in Paris on Tuesday morning, was famous for his perfectionism. So it isn’t the least surprising that before he passed, Lagerfeld left his store employees a lengthy manual with detailed instructions on how he wanted to be remembered after his death.
Lagerfeld said he wanted them to “locally purchase a large, white flower bouquet existing out of white roses, to place in the middle of the (main) window,” according to the memo.
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He made sure to note that the roses must have 120 centimeter (47 inch) long stems and that he wanted them to only be placed in a transparent or basic white vase.
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In addition to providing his memorial instructions for his stores, Lagerfeld also provided his staff with the acceptable answers he wanted them to give to customers when they offer their condolences. On the approved list: “Thank you for your condolences” and “It is a hard time for all of us.”
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On Wednesday it was reported that here will beno funeral for the famed fashion designer— which is exactly what he would have wanted.
According to theFrench news agency, AFP, a spokeswoman from Lagerfeld’s eponymous line, Karl Lagerfeld, told the outlet, “His wishes will be respected.” In interviews he was very open about what he wanted to happen after he died. He wished to have his ashes scattered with those of his mother and late partner, Jacques de Bascher, and also preferred to eschew a ceremony.
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Lagerfeld notably said that he would never stop working, tellingThe New York Timesin 2015 that he would “die on the spot.” And just like his predecessor, Gabrielle Chanel who died while working on her next collection, he too worked until the end.
source: people.com
