Kardashian joined a long line of stunned celebrities, sharing memories of working with the fashion designer who died of corona • "Our measurements together were full of hugs"
The death of Israeli fashion designer Albert Elbaz from Corona at the age of 59 yesterday (Saturday) shocked the world, and many hurried to eulogize him on social media.
Along with exciting eulogies from the world's leading fashion houses and magazines, quite a few celebs whose paths intersected with those of Elbaz over the years have parted ways with him, including fashion designer Stella McCartney and actresses Christine Davis, Lucy Lou and Katie Holmes.
One of the most moving eulogies was that of Kim Kardashian, who posted today on her Instagram and gained close to two million likes in less than two hours.
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"Sweet Albert Elbaz," Kardashian opened the post Peacefully with a series of photos of the two.
"When I learned of his death today, I was heartbroken. On my first visit to Paris, I was surprised at lunch with Albert and almost fainted when he entered the room," she said of their first meeting.
"He was so welcoming and inviting. Albert dressed me for my first gate in Vogue and gave me the gate dress as a gift as a souvenir forever. Then Albert and Anvin dressed me for the first matte prom I was invited to alone.
"Our measurements together were full of moments of laughter and hugs. What a sweet soul. I will forever cherish our memories," she wrote.