For Karl Lagerfeld, fashion is “part of everyday life.”
Let’s look back at 65 years of dedication from one of the `giants` of the world fashion industry.
1954
At the age of 21, Karl Lagerfeld excellently won the jacket category at a fashion design competition in Paris.
1958
After leaving Balmain, Lagerfeld became Creative Director at Jean Patou in 1958.
1960
Portrait of Karl Lagerfeld taken in 1960. This was also a rare break in his career.
1974
A photo taken in 1974, when he sat at his desk in his Paris apartment.
1976
A corner of the designer’s private home is revealed in a photo from 1976.
1979
Designer Karl Lagerfeld in his Paris studio in the spring of 1979.
Also during this period, he was in charge of design at Chloé’s house.
1983
He carefully adjusts the jacket on model Ines de la Fressange at the Chloé studio in Paris.
1984
Karl Lagerfeld’s first photo at Chanel.
Another image of Karl Lagerfeld while preparing for the collection.
1987
Karl Lagerfeld held hands with model Inès de la Fressange on the catwalk to introduce the Fall – Winter 1988 Haute Couture collection.
1990
From left to right: Caroline de Monaco, Karl Lagerfeld and Claudia Schiffer at the Haute Couture Fall – Winter 1990 show.
1992
Claudia Schiffer, Karl Lagerfeld, Yasmin Le Bon and daughter Amber at the Spring – Summer 1993 fashion show.
1993
The designer took a photo with Claudia Schgiffer at a show in 1993.
1995
Lagerfeld and a group of models in the Haute Couture Fall – Winter 1995/96 show.
1999
Another photo of the late Chanel Creative Director on the Haute Couture Spring – Summer 1999 runway.
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Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld passed away at the age of 85
2004
Lagerfeld led the model’s hand at the end of the Haute Couture Spring – Summer 2005 fashion show.
2007
Photo of the iconic ponytail of the “silver-haired king” in the Spring – Summer 2007 Haute Couture Collection.
two thousand and thirteen
The German designer and the model team greeted the audience attending the Haute Couture Fall – Winter 2013/14 show.
2015
In February 2015, Lagerfeld stood at the Corsa Karl und Choupette wine bar and drew a portrait of the Burmese cat on a calendar photo.
Karl Lagerfeld and Kendall Jenner greeted the end of the Haute Couture Fall – Winter 2015/16 fashion show.
2016
Photo taken of Lagerfeld in the performance space of the Chanel Haute Couture Fall – Winter 2016/17 collection.
2017
Lagerfeld and his godson Hudson Kroenig on the Chanel Cruise 2017/2018 runway at the Grand Palais.
2018
At the Chanel Haute Couture Fall – Winter 2018/19 show, he stepped out to say hello with models Adut Akech (left) and Hudson Kroenig (middle).
One of the most memorable photos of the legendary designer.
Designer Virginie Viard (right) and Karl Lagerfeld greet guests at the Spring – Summer 2019 fashion show.
The Chanel Metiers D’Art 2018/19 show marked the last public appearance of the `fashion legend`.