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      • In 1983 Lagerfeld produced his first couture collection for Chanel, and in 1984, after a year at Chanel, he launched his own eponymous label. But it was at Chanel that Lagerfeld became truly famous.
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  2. 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.

  3. Jun 7, 2024 · Karl Lagerfeld, German fashion designer and photographer best known as the creative power behind the modern revival of Chanel, the legendary French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel in the early 20th century. Learn more about Lagerfeld’s life and career.

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  4. 6 days ago · Lagerfeld became known in the fashion industry for his innovative, in-the-moment styles. But Lagerfeld also appreciated the past, and he often shopped in flea markets, finding old wedding...

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  5. Feb 19, 2019 · Lagerfeld’s genius was in his irreverent manipulation of the Chanel oeuvre. He made cult items of the house’s bouclé tweeds, pearls, gilt buttons, two-toned footwear and interlocking C’s for a new generation. He shrunk the jackets, shortened the skirts and blinged up the accessories.

  6. Nov 2, 2023 · How did Karl Lagerfeld become famous? The designer Karl Lagerfeld achieved fame when he began working for one of the most iconic fashion houses in history. In 1983, he became the designer of Chanel. Since then, he also participated as a designer for other houses, in addition to founding his own brand, Karl Lagerfeld.

  7. Apr 24, 2023 · Over a career that spanned more than 60 years, designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died on February 19, 2019 at 85, was one of the most recognizable figures in the fashion industry, and beyond. Here,...

  8. Feb 19, 2019 · Throughout his nearly 65-year career, the German-born designer made a major impact on the fashion industry, creating revolutionary clothing lines and introducing new models to the world.

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