How the Fashion World Is Mourning Bill Cunningham

Bill Cunningham, the fashion photographer known for inventing street style, died on Saturday. He was 87.
His weekly column for the New York Times featured particularly stylish everyday New Yorkers captured on the city streets. But he was also a fixture in the fashion industry, working the front row, capturing models on the runway from his unique lens, and especially outside the shows where the outfits are usually as enthralling as those indoors.

The passing of Cunningham, who could be seen in his signature blue sweater riding on his bike with a small camera bag strapped to his waist, has prompted many to share their condolences. The Times’ publisher and chairman Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. said in a statement, “His company was sought after by the fashion world’s rich and powerful, yet he remained one of the kindest, most gentle and humble people I have ever met. We have lost a legend, and I am personally heartbroken to have lost a friend.”
Other friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and admirers — including Lena Dunham, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Iman, and more — have taken to social media to commiserate as well.
A photo posted by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Jun 25, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT
Heartbroken. Rest in peace to a true legend, Bill Cunningham. pic.twitter.com/aVgP1Xp1jU
— CFDA (@CFDA) June 25, 2016
What it was like to be photographed by Bill Cunningham, who died today at 87 https://t.co/O9XkmAcq1l pic.twitter.com/r9PMbdNFfZ
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 25, 2016
Mourning the loss of beloved New York photographer Bill Cunningham. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 25, 2016
RIP Bill Cuningham legendary NY Times photographer loved by all in fashion & beyond #rip #BillCunningham pic.twitter.com/Z3DBTUT2OS
— Iman Abdulmajid (@The_Real_IMAN) June 25, 2016
A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on Jun 25, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT
Today we lost a Living Landmark, not that he ever stood still. Let’s all be more fabulous in Bill’s memory. https://t.co/GsnccOg1rv
— NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) June 25, 2016
#RIP Bill Cunningham ???????????? pic.twitter.com/kGGqYeI9ml
— Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) June 25, 2016
A photo posted by Inezandvinoodh (@inezandvinoodh) on Jun 25, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT
I am stunned and saddened. Saw Bill in the office almost every day. His zest for his work was irrepressible.
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) June 25, 2016
A photo posted by Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) on Jun 25, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT
A photo posted by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Jun 25, 2016 at 4:10pm PDT
BillCunningham’s camera took great pictures but its true superpower was making you feel like a million bucks. RIP to the king of streetstyle
— Eva Chen (@evachen212) June 26, 2016
RIP #BillCunningham. A true gentleman and wonderful artist. You will be missed xx
A photo posted by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) on Jun 25, 2016 at 9:26pm PDT
We will miss your unique eye, your warm smile and your generous heart ! Rest in peace ! Love Diane
A photo posted by DVF (@dvf) on Jun 25, 2016 at 4:14pm PDT
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