Karl Lagerfeld, a true visionary and the ingenious creative behind some of fashion’s most prestigious labels including Fendi, Chloe and Chanel, as well as his own brand KARL LAGERFELD. The world was brought to a standstill after the creative genius passed away during London AW19 Fashion Week.
This year the MET Gala, one of the biggest red carpet events is titled Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. With 150 pieces of his work being showcased in his memory, we’re taking a look at his career and how he became one of the most influential designers of all time.
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Karl Lagerfeld History
In 1933 pre-war Germany, Karl Otto Lagerfeldt was born into a small wealthy family in Hamburg. Karl was the youngest of three siblings, with a businessman father and Swedish mother, one older sister born 2 years before him, and a half-sister from his father’s first marriage. Later in his life, Karl changed his surname to Lagerfeld, dropping the ‘t’ to make it sound more commercial. At the young age of 14, Karl and his family emigrated to Paris where he studied drawing and history.
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