The Fashion World Pays Tribute to Style Icon Lauren Bacall
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They don't make them like they used to, at least not in the case of Lauren Bacall. So when news broke last night that the screen legend had passed away at 89 at her home in Manhattan's Upper West Side, the responses instantly began pouring across Instagram and Twitter — hey, a strong reaction for a strong lady. Known for her brassy voice and an attitude to match, the onetime model has influenced decades of women with her blazers, high-neck blouses, and affinity for pearls from the 1950s and beyond. How influential was she? Here's how:
Lauren Bacall, lifelong style icon. http://t.co/XNmy8tAXKc pic.twitter.com/AD3HbuAY1s
— Stella Bugbee (@stellabugbee) August 13, 2014
I grew up on Lauren Bacall movies. As a kid, I thought she was my aunt & at @ELLEmagazine, I got to work with her. I ❤️ that voice. RIP
— Joe Zee (@mrjoezee) August 13, 2014
'If you want me just whistle' -#RIP Lauren Bacall #actress #styleicon #legend http://t.co/tVVwrn9WXg
— Peter Som (@Peter_Som) August 13, 2014
All 16 of the Icons Name-Dropped in Madonna's "Vogue" Are Now Gone http://t.co/NdmDfHUq8l
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) August 13, 2014
Fearless. Smoldering. Unforgettable. Bombshell. #LaurenBacall
— Victoria's Secret (@VictoriasSecret) August 13, 2014
Source: Instagram user rosiehw