Rest in Peace, Bill Cunningham 1929-2016

Photo: Rachel Chandler. H/T: purple.fr

Deep heartbreak since reading the news.
The Master is gone.
Everything I type, is quickly deleted,
because there is a bottleneck of emotions
between my brains and my fingers.
It's a tall order to sum up
everything this stranger means to me.
Vanessa Friedman of NYT, is not alone
(not by a long shot)
when she describes him,
"a formative influence on my life."

Read her article here.
Also, recommended:
What It Was Like to Be Photographed by Bill Cunningham
&
Naturally,
watch the documentary.
Below is the trailer from the 2011 film, 
Bill Cunningham New York

Below, some favorite images of New York's much beloved, Living Landmark.

Source: Sept 13, 2011 - Source: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America

"He collected them like precious seashells." Bill with a favortie, Anna Piaggi. Source:fashioniseverywhere.com

Photo: The Sartorialist.

Source: Elle Canada "The Best Fashion Quotes of All Time."

Thank You for everything, Mr. Cunningham.
You are dearly missed.