Anna Wintour, Editor and Chief of American Vogue:

“We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing — from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss.”

Kate Moss, via her rep:

“Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time. We would also ask that Kate’s privacy is respected.”

Dolce & Gabanna, Fashion Designers:

“He leaves the fashion world with an unfillable void.”

Victoria Beckham :

“Today, the fashion industry has lost a true great. An icon of all time. He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed. My heart is very much with his family and friends at this very sad time.”

Tyra Banks:

“RIP Alexander McQueen. so so sad. such a huge loss. He was one of my favorite designers. He will be missed.”

Mathew Williamson, Fashion Designer:

“I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen’s death. He was a genius and his talent was second to none. Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion. He will be greatly missed.”

Christian Siriano:

“McQueen has inspired me in every way possible,I did not know him well but i feel so honored to have watched him work on his craft.”

GAGA, via twitter:

Dita Von Teese:

“Rest in peace, Mr. McQueen.”

Rachel Zoe, stylist:

“I cant describe the tragic loss of such a brilliant man and designer Alexander McQueen..R.I.P xoRZ”

Kirstie Alley:

“ALEXANDER MCQUEEN…you made big bottomed and not so big bottomed girls all over the world look stunning..come back soon..give it another go”

Kim Kardashian:

“I just found out Alexander McQueen died!!! I’m in shock! So sad! I’m wearing one of his dresses now! He was such a talented designer”

Donatella Versace, Fashion Designer:

“Alexander McQueen was unique. His imagination had no limits, he had an amazing personality and his creativity was genius. Alexander McQueen… The fashion world has not only lost an icon but we have also lost a very special friend.”

Jeremy Scott, Fashion Designer:

“I AM FILLED WITH SO MUCH SADNESS TODAY I CAN NOT STOP CRYING MCQUEEN HAD BEEN SOMEONE I LOOKED UP TO IN SCHOOL AND GOT TO KNOW AS I STARTED WORKING, I FEEL SO MUCH SADNESS FOR THE THOUGHT OF THE WAY HE MUST OF FELT INSIDE. NO WORDS SEEM TO WORK RIGHT NOW TO EXPRESS HOW I FEEL.”

Janet Jackson:

“Today We lost a True Genius, Alexander McQueen. He possessed a unique creativity that will never b recaptured. Alexander invited me to my very 1st fashion show (his in London.) There will NEVER b another!”

Naomi Campbell:

“His talent had no boundaries and he was an inspiration to everyone who worked with him and knew him. This is a sad day to all who loved him around the world and my condolences are with his family. I will miss him so much, he will never be forgotten.”

Marc Jacobs, Fashion Designer:

“He was such a great guy and such an amazing talent that it is so devastating to know he is gone. We have a lot of mutual friends and some of them are working here, and everybody is walking around crying today. I will miss him, and I will certainly miss the beauty that he created, and his vision and his world.“

Stella McCartney, Fashion Designer:

“Lee was a fashion genius. I don’t say that lightly, and it is a total shock that I am referring to him in the past tense. He was a real friend. I will miss him as a mate, a peer, and as a true British talent, full of life and energy in everything he ever did. He was one of our best designers, and this is a huge loss for the world of fashion…The world has lost a star. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, his many friends and all those who worked with him.”

Sarah Jessica Parker:

“In my brief but honored time spent with him I learned he would never let even the tiniest and seemingly inconsequential detail be unfinished. That’s why his death is so haunting. God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you.”

Karl Lagerfeld, Creative Director for the House Of Chanel:

It’s a loss for the fashion industry. His story was one of success and talent, but that may not be enough to keep you alive.”