Famed Brisbane fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot dies unexpectedly on Christmas Day at the age of 58
Brisbane fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot tragically died on Christmas Day at the age of 58.
The news was announced by his daughter Paris Lightfoot, who paid a heartbreaking tribute to her father on Tuesday.
“Last night heaven won the most fashionable and hilarious angel,” she wrote alongside a vintage photo of the two together.
Brisbane fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot tragically died on Christmas Day at the age of 58
“I will love you forever Dadda and I will always be your Princess P.”
Meanwhile, Daniel’s ex-wife and model Suzie Lightfoot shared a lengthy statement on her own social media account.
“It is with great sadness that I share the terrible news that Daniel Lightfoot passed away on Christmas Day,” she wrote.
“He is so loved by his beautiful daughter Paris (the light of his life) and his close family, Allison, Kenny, Elizabeth, Ben and Amy.”
Daniel’s ex-wife and model Suzie Lightfoot shared a heartbreaking tribute to her social media account
“It is with great sadness that I share the terrible news that Daniel Lightfoot passed away on Christmas Day,” she wrote
“Daniel has touched so many lives through his incredible talent, craftsmanship and vision of beauty,” added Suzie. “He turned a simple piece of fabric into something truly magical and made the women he dressed shine like diamonds.
“I know how much he will be missed by all his friends, colleagues and clients from his fashion glory years.
“He will always be fondly remembered for his wicked sense of humor and sharp wit, his appreciation for French champagne, diamonds and bling, yellow roses, his love of a good party, expensive cars and dancing like everyone is watching ( because they were!)
“Rest in peace lovely Daniel. You are now safe and can once again be the man you want to be in heaven by dressing all of these beautiful angels in your creations.
Daniel rose to prominence when he was just 20 years old after founding his own label and winning the first of his 18 Retailers’ Association of Queensland (RAQ) awards
He was inducted into the Retail Association of Queensland Hall of Fame in 1992. Pictured here with his daughter Paris in 2016
“The family would appreciate some privacy during this time of mourning. Arrangements will be made and details of the celebration of Daniel’s life will be announced in due course.’
Daniel rose to prominence when he was just 20 years old after founding his own label and winning the first of his 18 Retailers’ Association of Queensland (RAQ) awards.
In 1992 he was inducted into the Retail Association of Queensland Hall of Fame.
Five years later, Daniel gained international recognition when he was voted the world’s best daywear designer at the annual Miss World pageant.
Daniel and his ex-wife Suzie, a master diver, married in 1990 before separating in 1998
Australia’s competitor Laura Csortan wore the winning creation.
Other notable names Daniel had dressed included Liza Minnelli and former Governor General Quentin Bryce.
Daniel and his ex-wife Suzie, a master diver, married in 1990 before separating in 1998.
The couple remained close until his death and were often spotted attending events in Brisbane together.