DHAKA: Tributes have poured in for fashion designer L’Wren Scott, discovered dead in her New York City flat in an apparent suicide.

Scott, who was believed to be 49, was found by her assistant at 10:00 local time on Monday, reports the BBC.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and singer Madonna were among those who eulogized Scott.

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger meanwhile hit out at a report that he had recently split from the designer.

Scott was found dead by her assistant 90 minutes after sending her a text message asking her to come to her Manhattan apartment without specifying why, media reports.

Police said there was no sign of foul play and no note was found.

Naomi Campbell said Scott was ‘the epitome of elegance and femininity’.

BDST: 1258 HRS, MAR 18, 2014