More than a mere tastemaker, Karl Lagerfeld devoted himself to the continual pursuit of chic. “My life and my job,” the designer once said, “is to forget myself.” During his five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and many others, Lagerfeld was a quintessential chameleon, ever evolving to embody the times.
An outsize, instantly recognizable personality — his ponytail powdered like an 18th-century viscount, his eyes perpetually shielded by dark glasses, wearing fistfuls of chunky silver jewels — Lagerfeld was, above all, an avatar of style.
Born in Hamburg (in 1933, ’35, or ’38 by varying accounts), Karl Lagerfeld packed his bags for Paris in 1954. His design for a coat won him the International Wool Secretariat and landed him a job with the celebrated couturier Pierre Balmain. He went on to become the designer of Jean Patou, eventually realizing that his seemingly endless ideas could fuel a career as a designer-for-hire. As such, Lagerfeld lent his vision to everyone from Loewe and Max Mara to Krizia and Charles Jourdan, nimbly moving among a diverse range of styles. It was an unprecedented way of working in the days when freelance was still a dirty word.
During the late ’60s and ’70s, he refashioned Chloé to reflect the free spirit of the day and, beginning in 1965, joined forces with the Fendi family, taking it from sleepy furrier to fashion’s haute-est stratum. Because of his track record for reviving and reimagining brands that had grown stagnant, in 1983 Lagerfeld was handed the reins at Chanel, which had been gathering dust since its founder’s heyday.
From Lagerfeld's first Chanel collection, he injected the venerable house with a frisson of modernity. He riffed on its iconography — tweed skirt suits, pearls, camellias — accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. Despite producing eight collections a year for Chanel, as well as four to five for Fendi, Lagerfeld never faltered in proposing new ideas each time he put pencil to paper.
Lagerfeld’s collections for Chanel, in particular, displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. From Watteau (Spring/Summer 1985 couture) and Serge Roche (Spring/Summer 1990 ready-to-wear) to hip-hop fly girls (Fall/Winter 1991 ready-to-wear), surfers (Spring/Summer 2003 ready-to-wear) and ancient Egypt (Pre-Fall 2019), Lagerfeld used each season’s inspiration to conceive Chanel’s signatures anew.
Browse a collection of sophisticated designs by Karl Lagerfeld on 1stDibs, including handbags and evening gowns for Chanel, vintage cocktail dresses for Chloé and more.
Chanel circa 1987 1988 Veste Mariniere FR40 Navy Cropped Jacket UK12 US10 Rare
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1987 or 1988 by Karl Lagerfeld, sailor style, oversized and cropped, in navy blue cotton canvas, with an elongated collar (without a closure) and contrasting ecru...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Chanel 2006 Croisiere Veste Soie FR38 Resort Silk Cotton Tweed Jacket UK10 US8
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2006 collection jacket in pink silk and cotton tweed with black and white threads, classic collar with a zip closure and a thick, unsewn chain trim at the bottom, four ...
Karl Lagerfeld Charcoal Grey Wool Jacket with Pinstriped Wool Accents
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this very interesting charcoal grey wool and charcoal and white pinstriped wool jacket. I think the design inspiration comes from an Edwardian gents jacket or...
Chanel 2005 Ensemble Tweed Soie FR34 Pastel Silk Tweed Jacket Skirt UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2005 collection ensemble in silk (70%) in shades of pink, blue, and pale green. It features a round neck with a double CC button in silver metal and pink enamel,...
Chanel 1993 Veste Longue Lin Noir FR40 Iconic Black Linen Long Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Long black linen Chanel jacket from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a notched collar with a snap closure and a faux double-breasted CC button, faux poc...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Lipstick Red Boiled Wool Cocoon Vintage Cape Kimono Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 80s vintage KARL LAGERFELD lipstick red and black boiled wool and velvet cocoon cape / kimono jacket ! Features soft red boiled wool, with black velvet trim. Open front can acco...
Chanel 2004 Veste Tweed Taupe Lurex FR36 Khaki Green Wool Tweed Jacket UK6 US4
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 2004 collection jacket in taupe (or iced brown), blue, and ecru wool tweed with a subtle check pattern (less visible when worn than in the photos), round neck with...
CHANEL 1996 Vintage washed denim logo tab patch pocket cropped denim jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1996 Vintage washed indigo denim logo tab patch pocket cropped denim jacket Reference: LNKO/A02630 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spring Summer 1996 Materi...
Chanel 1997 Tailleur Veste FR40 Black Boucle Jacket Skirt Ensemble UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel suit jacket from the Fall Winter 1997 collection in black terry wool, composed of a jacket with a round collar surrounded by a pleated collar in the same fabric, closed with a...
Chanel 1995 Veste FR36 Purple Silver Wool Tweed Jacket Ensemble UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set, circa 1990, in blue-violet wool tweed, highlighted with silver-colored trimmings, consisting of a short jacket with a notched collar, 2 buttoned flap pockets on the chest...
Chanel 1998 Veste Bouclette FR40 Baby Blue Boucle Tweed CC Jacket UK12 US10
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from the SS1998 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in cotton (54%) and wool bouclé tweed, classic collar closed in front by 4 silver metal buttons with CC logo, 2 flap pocket...
Chanel 2010 Veste Blazer Broche FR38 Navy Wool Jersey Jacket Blazer UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d'Art Shanghai or Pre-Fall 2010 blazer-style jacket in navy blue wool jersey with gray trim, shawl collar fastened with three CC logo buttons, two slit pockets at the ...
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00156 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 93A - Runway Material: Wool, Nylon Colo...
$2,496Sale Price|35% Off
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: TGAS/D00931 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Fantasy Tweed Collection: 05A - Run...
CHANEL 01A gold CC logo charm black ribbed V neck cropped vest top FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 01A gold CC logo charm black ribbed V neck cropped vest top FR38 M Reference: CNLE/A00219 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 01A Material: Nylon Color: Black ...
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 16C Paris Seoul Runway navy white silk cotton hanbok jacket FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 16C Paris Seoul Runway navy white silk cotton hanbok jacket FR36 S Reference: GEGG/A00169 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 16C Paris Seoul Material: Silk, Co...
$4,421Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Size 50 / US 14 16 Fall 2004 Runway Black and White Vintage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Such an impossible size to find. Chic and classic vintage Chanel Fall 2004 black and white runway tweed jacket. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, this wardr...
Chanel 2010 Veste Chaines FR38 Black Chainlink Trim Cardigan Jacket UK10 US8
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa Spring Summer 2010 in black crochet thread (probably synthetic) in a partially openwork pattern above the chest and at the waist, entirely lined with blackened si...
Chanel Veste Tweed Ecru ceinturee FR36 Ecru Tweed Belted Jacket UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket in light polyamide and cotton tweed, small collar closed in front by 4 camellia buttons in translucent resin, waist tightened (or not) by a tie, 3/4 sleeves closed by 3...
$1,201Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel SS2009 Veste FR40 Black White Linen Silk Jacket US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2009 collection jacket in black linen, silk and wool mat, straight cut, 2 pockets under the chest, collar and cuffs contrasting in shimmering ecru terry cloth (p...
Chanel 1990 Veste Jupe FR42 Late 80s Classic Black CC Ensemble UK14 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket in skirt suit late 1980, in black wool crepe composed of a jacket with a rounded notched collar closed by a jewel button signed CC, 2 slit pockets and long sleeves clos...
Gorgeous 1990s Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Bright Red Double Breasted Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Karl Lagerfeld for Bergdorf Goodman short sleeved double breasted suit! Flattering short cuffed sleeves, with chic double breasted bodice. High waisted pencil skir...
Chanel 2008 Gilet Veste Noir FR42 Black Boucle double breasted Vest UK14 U12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel sleeveless jacket or waistcoat from the AW2008 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black wool bouclette on the front and wool cloth on the back, wide tuxedo-style shawl collar clo...
Chanel 2010 Veste FR40 White Black Cotton Tweed Sleeveless Jacket UK12 US10
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2010 jacket in white and black cotton blend tweed, long, with short sleeves, notched collar closed by 2 jewel buttons, 2 slit pockets at the flared bottom, 2 slits at the back...
$693Sale Price|30% Off
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 99P Vintage pearl trim boucle tweed jacket FR40 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 99P Vintage pearl trim boucle tweed jacket FR40 L Reference: TGAS/D00799 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 99P Material: Cotton, Blend Color: B...
rare CHANEL 2015 Runway Edelweiss flower embroidery circle pocket wool coat FR42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2015 Runway Edelweiss flower embroidery circle pocket wool coat FR42 Reference: BMPA/A00262 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P51886W056888 Collection: 15A Me...
$1,792Sale Price|25% Off
CHANEL 2016 Fantasy Tweed silver CC buttons cuffed sleeves jacket FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2016 Fantasy Tweed silver CC buttons cuffed sleeves jacket FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00014 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2016 - Runway Material: Cotton, Ble...
Chanel Veste FR40 Croisiere 2003 Resort Black Wool and Silk Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2003 jacket in wool and angora blend, trimmed with black fringe, straight cut, round neck fastened with a black camellia button, two p...
FENDI Black Leather Silver & Gold Metal Chain Fringe Moto Mandarin Collar Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fendi black leather metal chain fringe moto jacket designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Silver and gold-toned looped metal snake chain fringe along front and...
$1,014Sale Price|35% Off
CHANEL 98C Vintage pastel yellow tweed CC button long jacket FR42 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 98C Vintage pastel yellow tweed CC button long jacket FR42 L Reference: LNKO/A02026 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P10103V06235 Collection: 98C Material: Cotton...
CHANEL Brasserie Runway black tweed white quilted tromp loeil layered jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 15A Brasserie Runway black tweed white quilted tromp loeil layered jacket FR50 Reference: BMPA/A00265 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15A Metiers d'Art...
CHANEL black white raw frayed check tweed gripoix buttons cropped jacket FR40 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black white raw frayed check tweed gripoix buttons cropped jacket FR40 L Reference: TGAS/D00962 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Nylon, Cotton, Blend Color: Bl...
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink cotton tweed cropped jacket FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink cotton tweed cropped jacket FR40 L Reference: TGAS/E00518 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 94P Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Pink, Whi...
$195Sale Price|35% Off
vintage KARL LAGERFELD green wool graphic button paneled blazer jacket FR36
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage KARL LAGERFELD green wool graphic button paneled blazer jacket FR36 Reference: GIYG/A00011 Brand: Karl Lagerfeld Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Wool tweed blazer Material: W...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 98A vintage lipstick red tweed peak lapel copper CC blazer jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 98A vintage lipstick red tweed peak lapel copper CC blazer jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00017 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: ...
CHANEL 94A Vintage black wool gold CC button monogram lining blazer FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 94A Vintage black wool gold CC button monogram lining blazer FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00331 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall 1994 Material: Wool Color: ...
CHANEL 08A Runway tweed fringe trim tromp loeil layered 4 pocket jacket FR46
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08A Runway black tweed braided fringe trim tromp loeil layered 4 pocket jacket FR46 Reference: BMPA/A00273 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P33960V20596 Collectio...
Chanel FR42 Veste Laine Parme PE 1998 SS Mauve Boucle Wool Jacket UK14 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 1998 collection jacket by Karl Lagerfeld in blue-violet bouclé wool, short sleeves, with a collar fastened by five CC-branded buttons, two patch pockets at the h...
$247Sale Price|25% Off
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage black wool shawl collar double breasetd blazer FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage black wool shawl collar double breasetd blazer FR38 M Reference: CC/A00515 Brand: Karl Lagerfeld Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: ...
Chanel Most Wanted 96A Fall 1996 Braided Trim Runway CC Logo Jacket Coat 40 New
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel runway Vintage jacket from Fall 1996 collection adorned with Chanel gripoix buttons with CC logo. This is rare to find in this condition.
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Black Lambskin Leather Jacket – Fred Hayman Beverly Hills
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptionally supple black lambskin jacket designed by Karl Lagerfeld and retailed by Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, dating to the 1990s. Fred Hayman—often called the “Godfather of Ro...
$3,330Sale Price|25% Off
runway CHANEL SS91 white sequin black grosgrain trim scuba zipper jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL SS91 white sequin black grosgrain trim scuba zipper jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00099 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spring Summer 1991 - Runway Ma...
$2,352Sale Price|20% Off
Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46 Reference: BMPA/A00157 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18A Paris Hamburg - Runway Mater...
Karl Lagerfeld vintage blazer & top set, 1990’s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld vintage two-piece set, blazer and top with embroidered accent Period – 1990’s Size – S Blazer Bust: 34″ / 86 cm Waist: 28.75″ / 73 cm Shoulder: 17″ / 43 cm Length: ...
Karl Lagerfeld Detailed Black Floral & Lace Open Evening Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld wonderfully detailed evening open jacket with floral and lace measures 33 in length. Underarm circumference measures 48 inches, hip circumference is 44 inches, ...
$2,712Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 17A Runway Paris Cosmopolite black tweed double breasted tuxedo jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 17A Runway Paris Cosmopolite black tweed double breasted tuxedo jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00267 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P56950V41202 Collection: Pre-F...
Karl Lagerfeld Black Blended Wool Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl Lagerfeld - Black blended wool jacket with a removable collar decorated with costume pearly cabochons. L size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
CHANEL Vintage navy blue tweed gold CC buttons 4 pocket jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage navy blue tweed gold CC buttons 4 pocket jacket Reference: LNKO/A02113 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Feels like wool Color: Blue, Gold Pattern: Soli...
Chanel 1987 Veste Tailleur FR38 Quilted Graphic Script Ensemble Suit UK10 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket SS1987 collection by Karl Lagerfeld skirt suit in quilted cotton canvas with CC and Chanel logo and symbol pattern, camellia, rue Cambon 5 ... on a background of wide r...
Chanel 2012 Croisiere Veste FR36 Yellow Cotton Tweed Cruise Jacket UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Veste Chanel collection Croisière 2012 par Karl Lagerfeld en tweed de coton mélangé jaune vif (plus vif que sur les photos de la veste seule, cf image du défilé), col cranté fermé pa...
CHANEL 94P Vintage mint green boucle wool chain buttons cropped jacket FR42 XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 94P Vintage mint green boucle wool chain buttons cropped jacket FR42 XL Reference: MECG/A00341 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 94P Material: Tweed Color: Gr...
Karl Lagerfeld Black Jacket White Trim
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sharon, CT
A Karl Lagerfeld Made in France, Classic black with white buttons and white trim jacket. Pockets. Appears to be a silk blend.
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40 Reference: BMPA/A00270 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P38768V27959 Collection: 10A Metier 'Art ...
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 17C Paris Cuba lattice tweed Coco satin collar little black jacket FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 17C Paris Cuba lattice tweed Coco satin collar little black jacket FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00077 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 17C Paris-Cuba Material: Wo...
Karl Lagerfeld Pink Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
A pretty and chic jacket by Karl Lagerfeld , Paris. The jacket has a round neck line, zip front opening, and is fully lined. Measurements: Bust up to 38'',length 22''.
CHANEL navy gold CC buttons flap pockets military blazer jacket FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL navy gold CC buttons flap pockets military blazer jacket FR38 M Reference: LNKO/A02112 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Feels like wool Color: Navy, Gold Patte...
CHANEL 18B Fantasy tweed grey checked sequinned wool crop jacket FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 18B Fantasy tweed grey checked sequinned wool crop jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00515 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18B 2018/19 Pre Collection Material:...
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Wool Houndstooth and Velvet Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Perfect for fall and winter Karl Lagerfeld jacket from the 1980s. Thick wool black and cream houndstooth with olive green and royal blue looped ...
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld beaded evening jacket, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld beaded evening jacket from the 1990’s Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Fully lined, two pockets, hidden button placket Size – S, please refer to measurements Pi...