
The fashion world lost one of its most beloved photographers Saturday. With the news of Bill Cunningham's death at age 87, all corners of the internet poured forth a flood of tears, tributes and memories.
Many shared starstruck memories of spotting him for the first time, some expressed gratitude for the documentary that gave fans a peek into his otherwise elusive life, and others recounted some of the most famous quotes said by him and about him. ("We all get dressed for Bill," Anna Wintour famously said.)
As much as Cunningham is revered as a fashion fixture, he must also be remembered for his iconic status as a New Yorker. His talent and keen eye for true style are only paralleled by his presence on the NYC streets, oftentimes perched on his bicycle in that signature blue jacket, camera in hand.
Take a look at some of the tributes to the photographer who touched so many lives.
"The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been, and always will be." - #BillCunningham #RIP pic.twitter.com/0T5HAlpv0w
— NET-A-PORTER (@NETAPORTER) June 26, 2016
I remember being almost starstruck the first time Bill Cunningham stepped in front of me w/ his camera on the street. He's told incredible —
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) June 25, 2016
— real-life fashion stories with his photos, and his spirit will live forever in the industry. #RIPBillCunningham - a fashion icon
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) 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
My favorite pic of Bill Cunningham, taken when Chanel had inexplicably given me a better seat and we swapped places pic.twitter.com/4Kd0Vu54Kn
— stuart emmrich (@StuartEmmrichNY) June 26, 2016
"It's as true today as it ever was: he who seeks beauty will find it." Bill Cunningham
— Ira Glass (@iraglass) June 26, 2016
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
There would be no street style without Bill Cunningham. Talent, taste and kindness in abundance!!! RIP Bill. pic.twitter.com/IHieA77UZh
— Michael Kors (@MichaelKors) June 26, 2016
Mourning the passing of legendary fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, a familiar face here. We'll miss you, Bill. pic.twitter.com/0hc42yJsnX
— Lincoln Center (@LincolnCenter) June 26, 2016
Bill Cunningham trending number 1.
— John Lurie (@lurie_john) June 25, 2016
He probably would have hated it.
I really love it.
good bye you beautiful creature
I got to meet him once, at the @GrahamWindham luncheon. Grateful for it. A NY hero. He will be missed. https://t.co/Quf0iUe4s3
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 26, 2016
At Cindy Sherman's MOMA opening, Bill Cunningham swooped in snapped my gloves saying "Oh aren't these marvelous!" Never felt so well dressed
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) June 25, 2016
In honor of Bill Cunningham, taking a Sat night to look up from my phone and take in the lovely strangeness of the strangers walking by.
— Graham Moore (@MrGrahamMoore) June 26, 2016
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