Mick Jagger sang the Bob Dylan
classic Just Like a Woman at a packed memorial service for L'Wren Scott
which featured some of the world's biggest names in fashion and music.
Family, friends and fashion insiders gathered at the service at Manhattan's St Bart's Church last night for the fashion designer, who took her own life aged 49 in March.
Her inner circle began arriving in fleets of cars and limousines 45 minutes before the service started. Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter was among the first to arrive, followed by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour wearing a green silk patterned dress.
Next was the actress Sarah Jessica Parker, impeccably dressed in black with a white flower at her neck and carrying a Chanel handbag.
The actress Julianne Moore arrived with a group of friends keeping her head down as she went into the church.
Scott's boyfriend of more than 10 years Mick Jagger, his bandmate Ronnie Wood and director Martin Scorsese were also present at the solemn gathering.
The celebrity-filled memorial service attracted fans and tourists who lined up at barriers erected outside the church to watch the arrivals.
The service was held at St. Bartholomew's Church, one of the oldest and grandest in New York.
It included words of tribute from Jagger as well as Scott's brother, Randy Bambrough, her good friend actress Ellen Barkin, fashion personality Andre Leon Talley and actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
The Rolling Stones rocker's grandchildren, Mazie and Zak, read Psalm 23 - 'The Lord is my Shepherd' - and Jagger's fathful backing singer Lisa Fischer recited 'Amazing Grace.'
The service, followed by a reception, came after a small private funeral held for Scott in Los Angeles in March.
Also in attendance were Renee Zellweger with her boyfriend Doyle Bramhall II, model Karlie Kloss, Meg Ryan, Olivia Munn and Saturday Night Live chief Lorne Michaels.
Many of the attendees, involved in the fashion industry, wore extravagant outfits with one woman wearing silver platform shoes that were so high she had to be helped up the steps of the church by security guards.
Glenda Bailey, the British Editor of Harper’s Bazaar arrived 10 minutes before the service was due to start.
Andre Leon Talley, a close friend of the late designer and a former editor-at-large at Vogue magazine, made a dramatic entrance in his trademark flowing floor-length navy blue silk cape. He is due to deliver an address inside the church.
Former tennis star and sports commentator John McEnroe and his wife Patty Smyth dashed into the church with their heads lowered.
Afterwards, Andre Leon Talley described the Memorial Service as beautiful. 'Everyone spoke. Mick Jagger spoke, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke, Rachel Feinstein spoke and I spoke too,' he said.
'All the children and grandchildren read out poems and Scriptures. It was beautiful, solemn and elegant, it was L’Wren.'
He said the church was decorated with the designer’s favorite flowers including roses and cherry blossom.
Asked about Mick Jagger’s demeanor, Mr Talley said 'Mick was joyous. It was a celebration. He loved his L’Wren.'
Other mourners leaving the church variously described the service as 'sad,' 'beautiful' and 'dignified.'
Family, friends and fashion insiders gathered at the service at Manhattan's St Bart's Church last night for the fashion designer, who took her own life aged 49 in March.
Her inner circle began arriving in fleets of cars and limousines 45 minutes before the service started. Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter was among the first to arrive, followed by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour wearing a green silk patterned dress.
Honoring L'Wren: Mick Jagger with his daughter
Elizabeth at the memorial service last night for his lover L'Wren Scott,
who committed suicide in March. He sang Bob Dylan classic Just Like a
Woman in her memory
Mourning: An order of service (left) at the memorial for the designer. Right, Mick Jagger leaves the church
Family united: Mick Jagger's daughter Georgia May Jagger arrives at the memorial for her father's girlfriend
Model: Karlie Kloss and Derek Blasberg attend the memorial for L'Wren Scott at St. Bartholomew's Church
Icon: Daphne Guinness arriving at the Memorial
of fashion designer and stylist L'Wren Scott at St. Bartholomew's Church
on Park Ave in New York City
Fashion's great and good: Anna Wintour,
editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, arrives at St. Bartholomew's Church
for the memorial service for fashion designer L'Wren Scott
Solemn occasion: A black-clad Julianne Moore arrives at the church on Friday in Manhattan
Friend and fan: Sarah Jessica Parker spoke at the memorial for her friend, designer L'Wren Scott
Luminaries: A cloaked Andre Leon Talley arrives at St Bartholomew's for the memorial service of L'Wren Scott
Remembering L'Wren: The program of tonight's memorial service for L'Wren Scott, who died March 17
Next was the actress Sarah Jessica Parker, impeccably dressed in black with a white flower at her neck and carrying a Chanel handbag.
The actress Julianne Moore arrived with a group of friends keeping her head down as she went into the church.
Scott's boyfriend of more than 10 years Mick Jagger, his bandmate Ronnie Wood and director Martin Scorsese were also present at the solemn gathering.
The celebrity-filled memorial service attracted fans and tourists who lined up at barriers erected outside the church to watch the arrivals.
The service was held at St. Bartholomew's Church, one of the oldest and grandest in New York.
It included words of tribute from Jagger as well as Scott's brother, Randy Bambrough, her good friend actress Ellen Barkin, fashion personality Andre Leon Talley and actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
Touching: The service was held at St Bartholomew's Church, one of the grandest in Manhattan
Stars: Rolling Stone Keith Richards (left) and actress Sarah Jessica Parker leave the service last night
Arrival: Renee Zellweger and her partner Doyle Bramhall II attend the memorial service for the designer
Who's who: Renee Zellweger and her boyfriend Doyle Bramhall arrive at St. Bartholomew's Church
Fashion and film: Director Baz Luhrmann and his wife costume designer Catherine Martin
Celebrity guests: Meg Ryan turned up for the event solo
Poems were shared by Scott's niece, Hannah Bambrough, and Jagger's son, James Jagger.The Rolling Stones rocker's grandchildren, Mazie and Zak, read Psalm 23 - 'The Lord is my Shepherd' - and Jagger's fathful backing singer Lisa Fischer recited 'Amazing Grace.'
The service, followed by a reception, came after a small private funeral held for Scott in Los Angeles in March.
Also in attendance were Renee Zellweger with her boyfriend Doyle Bramhall II, model Karlie Kloss, Meg Ryan, Olivia Munn and Saturday Night Live chief Lorne Michaels.
Many of the attendees, involved in the fashion industry, wore extravagant outfits with one woman wearing silver platform shoes that were so high she had to be helped up the steps of the church by security guards.
Glenda Bailey, the British Editor of Harper’s Bazaar arrived 10 minutes before the service was due to start.
Andre Leon Talley, a close friend of the late designer and a former editor-at-large at Vogue magazine, made a dramatic entrance in his trademark flowing floor-length navy blue silk cape. He is due to deliver an address inside the church.
Supportive: Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally Humphries arrive to honor Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend
Celebration of life: Rolling Stone Keith Richards with his wife Patti Hansen
Illustrious friends: L'Wren was honored by
friends from Hollywood circles, including Olivia Munn (left) and Famke
Jansen and Cole Frates (right)
Emotional service: Director Martin Scorsese looks strained as he leaves St Bartholomew's after the service
Afterwards, Andre Leon Talley described the Memorial Service as beautiful. 'Everyone spoke. Mick Jagger spoke, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke, Rachel Feinstein spoke and I spoke too,' he said.
'All the children and grandchildren read out poems and Scriptures. It was beautiful, solemn and elegant, it was L’Wren.'
He said the church was decorated with the designer’s favorite flowers including roses and cherry blossom.
Asked about Mick Jagger’s demeanor, Mr Talley said 'Mick was joyous. It was a celebration. He loved his L’Wren.'
Other mourners leaving the church variously described the service as 'sad,' 'beautiful' and 'dignified.'
