Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at 85, The New York Times reports. Chanel confirmed his death Tuesday morning.

Lagerfeld, an icon in his industry who referred to himself as a "caricature," served as the creative director for Fendi and Chanel into his 80s, per The Associated Press. The Times in its obituary described him as "the most prolific designer of the 20th and 21st centuries and a man whose career formed the prototype of the modern luxury fashion industry," while AP noted he had an "almost unprecedented impact" on the world of fashion.

During his time at Chanel, Lagerfeld worked with everyone from Madonna and Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber and Kristen Stewart,notes The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been announced, but Lagerfeld had reportedly been ill and missed a number of recent events.

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Tributes poured in for Lagerfeld on Tuesday, with Donatella Versace saying, "Karl your genius touched the lives of so many, especially Gianni and I. We will never forget your incredible talent and endless inspiration."