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Friends and family wore their brightest colors as they gathered to say their final goodbyes to iconic Queensland fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot following his unexpected death on Christmas Day.
More than 200 mourners turned out at Victory Church in Brisbane for the 58-year-old’s funeral on Thursday.
Since the dress code was “anything but black,” loved ones entered the church to view a slideshow of some of Mr. Lightfoot’s most memorable designs set 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 Daniel Lightfoot’s daughter, Paris, was emotional as she spoke fondly about her father at a Queensland church on Thursday.
More than 200 mourners turned out at Victory Church in Brisbane for the funeral of the Brisbane designer (pictured with ex-wife Susie in 2008) on Thursday.
The iconic designer was fired by as many as 200 mourners. Above, ex-wife Suzie, daughter Paris, and a photo 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 that Mr. Lightfoot was “the funniest, most hilarious” and “wonderful” father any girl could ask for.
“My dad was my biggest fan,” Paris said.
“She pampered me so much, not many girls can say that their daddy bought them a pony, but mine did without telling mommy.”
“He was certainly the only parent to bring a bottle of French champagne to an AFL game.”
His sudden death rocked the fashion industry, with his ex-wife, Suzie Lightfoot, and their daughter, Paris, remembering their ‘fashion angel’.
The fashion designer’s high-profile clients included Liza Minnelli and former Governor General Quentin Bryce.
The designer’s loved ones entered the church to see a slideshow of some of his most memorable designs set to the tune of Madonna’s famous Vogue song.
At one point in the service, a woman in a kilt danced while a man played the bagpipes.
Paris shared how her father “taught me to be happy, outgoing and make people laugh.”
“He taught me to be me unapologetically,” she said.
“Unfortunately, I didn’t get his talent because it was unique.”
“(I hope you’re) laughing and joking and dancing and eating whatever your heart desires and dressing all those beautiful angels with you.”
His ex-wife, Suzie, also wrote a moving tribute on social media days after his death.
“Daniel touched so many lives through his incredible talent, craftsmanship and vision of beauty,” she said.
Loved ones said the designer had touched so many lives through his fashion flair (brightly colored assistants shown above)
The designer’s ex-wife was seen comforting another attendee outside the Brisbane church.
Loved ones were seen addressing the crowd of more than 200 in attendance on Thursday.
“He turned a simple piece of cloth into something truly magical and made the women he wore shine like diamonds.
“He will always be lovingly remembered for his wicked sense of humor and sharp wit, appreciation for French champagne, diamonds and jewels, yellow roses, love of good parties, expensive cars and dancing like everyone is watching.” (because it was!) .
“Now you are safe and you can go back to being the man you want to be in heaven by dressing all those beautiful angels in your creations.”
Attendees remembered the designer for his “wicked sense of humor and sharp wit”
Paris (pictured above) shared how her father “taught me to be happy, outgoing and make people laugh.”
Lightfoot also mentored many aspiring designers at Queensland University of Technology’s school of fashion.
Friends and family have been asked to wear anything but black to honor Mr. Lightfoot on Thursday.
The fashion designer’s high-profile clients include Liza Minnelli and former Governor General Quentin Bryce.
In 1985, Miss World contestant from Australia Angelina Nasso wore one of his designs.
Lightfoot also mentored many aspiring designers at Queensland University of Technology’s school of fashion.