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Friends and family wore their brightest colours as they gathered to say their final farewell to iconic Queensland fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot following his unexpected death on Christmas Day.
More than 200 mourners attended Victory Church in Brisbane for the funeral of the 58-year-old man on Thursday.
With the dress code being 'anything but black', loved ones walked into the church to a slide show of some of Mr Lightfoot's most memorable designs to the tune of Madonna's famous song Vogue.
His sudden death rocked the fashion industry, with his ex-wife, Suzie Lightfoot, and their daughter, Paris, remembering their 'fashion angel'.
Designer's Daniel Lightfoot's daughter Paris became emotional as she spoke lovingly about her father at a Queensland church on Thursday
More than 200 mourners attended Victory Church in Brisbane for the funeral of the Brisbane designer (pictured with his ex-wife Susie in 2008) on Thursday
The iconic designer was farewelled by up to 200 mourners. Above, ex-wife Suzie, daughter Paris and a picture of Mr Lightfoot
His daughter Paris remembered her father at his funeral on Thursday, sharing how much they shared their passion for life and a good steak.
She said Mr Lightfoot was 'the most fun, hilarious' and 'groovy' dad any girl could ask for.
'My dad was my biggest fan,' Paris said.
'He spoiled me rotten, not many girls can say their dad bought them a pony but mine did without telling mum.'
'He was certainly the only dad to bring a bottle of french champagne to a game of AFL.'
His sudden death rocked the fashion industry, with his ex-wife, Suzie Lightfoot, and their daughter, Paris, remembering their 'fashion angel'
