Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld
	Lagerfeld at the opening of a Fendi store in 2014
Born	Karl Otto Lagerfeldt; 10 September 1933; Hamburg, Germany
Died	19 February 2019 (aged 85); Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Education	Lycée Montaigne, Paris
Labels	Fendi (1965–2019); Chanel (1983–2019); Karl Lagerfeld (1984–2019); Other labels Jean Patou (1958–1963) ; Chloé (1963–1978, 1992–1997) ; H&M (2004) ; Hogan (2011) ; Macy's (2011) ; Falabella (2017) ;
Partner	Jacques de Bascher (1971–1989, his death)
Parent	Otto Lagerfeld (father);
Website	karl.com
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Karl Otto Lagerfeld (German pronunciation: [kaʁl ˈʔɔtoː ˈlaːɡɐˌfɛlt] ^ⓘ; 10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019) was a German fashion designer.

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 overseeing advertising campaigns and 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 a variety of fashion and art-related projects.

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

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