How the fashion and celebrity world has paid tribute to Peter Lindbergh
Image: a still of Peter Lindbergh and Emma Watson from the behind-the-scenes video Lindbergh directed for Vogue Australia’s March 2018 cover shoot, a cover he photographed Emma Watson for.
When the news broke that celebrated German photographer, Peter Lindbergh, had sadly passed away on September 3, 2019, tributes from the fashion and celebrity world started pouring in.
Over his more than four-decade career, the 74-year-old had worked with so many leading names and up-and-coming stars from the fashion world, celebrity circles and even royalty, capturing them for cover shoots — many of which were for Vogue — and other projects and commissions including the iconic 2017 Pirelli Calendar.
Lindbergh was renowned for his incredible ability to photograph his subjects looking natural, and was equally well-known for eschewing retouching, preferring to keep his photographs original and without subjection to filters and retouching aids. Indeed, Meghan Markle, who he shot for her 2017 cover, reportedly said she was thrilled to work with the German photographer for the cover because she knew it would mean the world finally see her freckles. Markle also reportedly personally selected Lindbergh to shoot the 15 women for the cover of the September 2019 issue of British, an issue she guest-edited.
Of all the covers he shot and A-list names he worked with — including Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and of course, the Duchess of Sussex — perhaps one of his most iconic career highlights was shooting the British 1990 cover featuring Linda Evangelista, Tatjana Patitz, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford, who of course, became the original ‘90s supermodels.
The German photographer was considered a visionary in the fashion photography field and has left behind an incredible legacy.
From the Duchess of Sussex to Kaia Gerber and Linda Evangelista, we share how the fashion and celebrity world has paid tribute to Peter Lindbergh.
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The Duchess of Sussex on Instagram:
“Honouring the life and work of photographer Peter Lindbergh. His work is revered globally for capturing the essence of a subject and promoting healthy ideals of beauty, eschewing photoshopping, and preferring natural beauty with minimal makeup. The Duchess of Sussex had worked with Peter in the past and personally chose him to shoot the 15 women on the cover for the September issue of British Vogue, which she guest edited. There is no other photographer she considered to bring this meaningful project to life. “Forces for Change” was the one of the esteemed photographer’s final published projects. He will be deeply missed.” Photo ©@therealpeterlindbergh / ©SussexRoyal
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Emma Watson on Instagram:
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“He supported my dream of being in Vogue magazine in all sustainable + ethical fashion when it wasn’t “cool” and, I was told, could never be considered “chic”. ❤ He was such a kind man. I felt myself when he took my picture (this doesn’t happen much). I felt beautiful as I was. Miss you already Peter. ? ”
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Diane Kruger on Instagram:
“It’s with great sadness that I read about the passing of my friend @therealpeterlindbergh . We collaborated many times over the years and he’s taken some of my favorite portraits. He was full of life, always enthusiastic and had an easy smile on his face. He loved women and created some of the most iconic images of our time. Adieu Peter, it was great knowing you…my heart goes out to your family and children. You may be gone but your work will remain with us to always remember you ♥️ RIP”.
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Kaia Gerber on Instagram:
“my heart is heavy today. thank you for everything you taught me. an irreplaceable light in everyone’s life. rest easy, Peter ?”.
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Shalom Harlow on Instagram:
“Peter ❤️ you saw inside people❤️ the way your eye saw the world reflected the depth and beauty of your heart ❤️ your gaze so kind and accepting ❤️the world is a better place from your presence ❤️ thank you for coming to the party ❤️ it has been a deep honor and privilege to know you ❤️ you will be so missed by all ❤️ I love you always ❤️”.
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Victoria Beckham on Instagram:
“So sad to hear this. #PeterLindbergh changed fashion photography and had an incredible talent that will be greatly missed. x VB”
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Lara Stone on Instagram:
“Oh how much I’ll miss you, I’m heartbroken ? rest in peace dear Peter ?”.
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Karlie Kloss on Instagram:
“I am heartbroken ? Every opportunity to be around Peter was a true privilege, he was the first film photographer I ever worked with and I will never forget how it felt to be on his set. His kindness, joy and humor was infectious. Peter’s lens captured and immortalized so many iconic moments, I’m honored to have known and worked with this legend. His loss is devastating, my thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this time ?”.
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Natalie Portman on Instagram:
“I was early in my first pregnancy and nobody knew yet. #PeterLindbergh was so generous and warm and made me feel comfortable even when I felt like I was going to be sick but couldn’t tell anyone why. A true loss for the artistic community. A kind and great artist @therealpeterlindbergh”
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Julianne Moore on Instagram:
“@therealpeterlindbergh was an enormously gifted artist and a spectacular and loving person. He made everyone feel seen, loved and appreciated. It was a gift to know him and an honor to be photographed by him. My heart goes out to his family. Peter made everyone feel beautiful because he saw them that way and believed that they were. ?”
Linda Evangelista on Instagram:
“Heartbroken. ? R.I.P. my Peet. ?@therealpeterlindbergh ??”.
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Elle Macpherson on Instagram:
“@therealpeterlindbergh – I first worked with Peter in 1982. His images of me help[ed] catapult my career in Europe. The last story we shot together was for @iwcwatches in the riviera in 2011. He remains one of the most iconic and gifted photographers of all time. I loved the way he saw the strength, intelligence and vulnerability in woman. He was in a league of his visionary own and worked up until the end. He will be deeply missed.”
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Nick Knight on Instagram:
“Very sad to hear of the death of the great and soulful photographer Peter Lindbergh. My condolences to his family, nearest and dearest and all the many who loved him. The humanity and beauty he saw in people will live on through his work forever.”
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Liu Wen on Instagram:
“From childhood, I have always felt that black and white photographs had a special texture to them. After becoming a model, I discovered that they reflected a sense of time and power as well. I am extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to work with @therealpeterlindbergh during my career. I loved the ease he brought to his work, the focus he had towards every moment. Most of all, I loved the black and white moments seen through his eyes. A moment becomes an instant classic, a classic becomes eternal…and the curtains never close on eternity ? May you have a wonderful journey onward Peter, we will miss you so much!”
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Carine Roitfeld on Instagram:
“NY 2013, exhibition of Peter Lindbergh at Vladimir R Roitfeld gallery (with poetry by Forrest Gander) RIP, Peter ???today is a sad day, the end of a fashion chapter ? ”.