Karl Lagerfeld

Not to be confused with Karl-Gustav Lagerfelt, a Swedish diplomat.

Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld in 2014
Lagerfeld in 2014
Born
Karl Otto Lagerfeldt[1]

(1933-09-10)10 September 1933
Hamburg, Germany
Died19 February 2019(2019-02-19) (aged 85)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
EducationLycée Montaigne, Paris
Occupationfashion designer
Labels
Other labels
PartnerJacques de Bascher (1971–1989, his death)
Parents
AwardsBambi - Creativity
Websitekarl.com
Signature

Karl Otto Lagerfeld (German: [kaʁl ˈʔɔtoː ˈlaːɡɐˌfɛlt] ⓘ; 10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019) was a German fashion designer, photographer, and creative director.

Lagerfeld began his career in fashion in the 1950s, working for several top fashion houses including Balmain, Patou, and Chloé before joining Chanel in 1983. As the creative director of Chanel from 1983 until his death, he oversaw every aspect of the fashion house's creative output, from designing collections to photographing advertising campaigns and arranging store displays. He was instrumental in revitalizing the Chanel brand, helping it regain its position as one of the top fashion houses in the world. He was also creative director of the Italian fur and leather goods fashion house Fendi, as well as his own eponymous fashion label. Throughout his career, he collaborated on numerous fashion, design, and art-related projects, and his photography was exhibited in galleries and collected in published volumes.

Lagerfeld was recognised for his signature white hair, black sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and high-starched detachable collars.

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