Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to honor her friend, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who died at the age of 73, in a post on Monday.
The 41-year-old mogul, penned an emotional tribute to the icon, whom she has worked with many times over the years on some of her most memorable red carpet moments.
Mugler often used Kim as one of his muses and has dressed Hollywood's biggest names. He died of natural causes on Sunday, January 23, 2022, according his agent.
Tribute: Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to honor her friend, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who died at the age of 73, in a touching post on Monday
'Manfred Thierry Mugler My heart breaks,' Kim wrote in a lengthy caption. 'There’s no one like you! Your vision, your transformations, your magic!'
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star shared a carousel of images alongside the heartfelt message.
Some of the photos captured behind the scenes moments of Mugler and Kim in fittings or sharing a laugh, while others showcased his exceptional design style. She also posted an image of hand drawn sketches from the artist, crafted in black ink on envelopes.
'I am so honored to have known you, spent time with you and be a muse for you,' Kim continued. 'There was so much more for you to show the world and that we had planned to do together, but you already gave us so much.'
Behind the scenes: Mugler often used Kim as one of his muses and has dressed Hollywood's biggest names; he died of natural causes on Sunday, January 23, 2022, according his agent
'I am so honored to have known you, spent time with you and be a muse for you,' Kim continued. 'There was so much more for you to show the world and that we had planned to do together, but you already gave us so much.'
Creative genius: Some of the photos captured behind the scenes moments of Mugler and Kim in fittings as well as an image of hand drawn sketches from the artist, crafted in black ink on envelopes
'I will never forget our time together around the world and learning from the master himself on what couture really meant!
'You always said beauty will save the world - and you really believed it was a better place because of the beauty all around! Thank you for the beauty.
'I love you so much. My condolences go to Manfred’s family, friends, JB and his incredible team - and everyone who loved him and who’s lives he has touched,' she concluded.
One of the snaps shared by the Skims founder was from her most recognizable Mugler moment, the tan wet-look bespoke ensemble created for Kim to wear to the 2019 Met Gala, Camp: Notes on Fashion.
'You always said beauty will save the world - and you really believed it was a better place because of the beauty all around! Thank you for the beauty,' Kim penned along with snaps of her in Mugler's designs
At the time, Mugler had retired from working full-time in the fashion industry but returned to work with Kim.
'He envisioned me as this California girl stepping out of
