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 Haute Couture By Karl Lagerfeld "Bouclé" Jacket, Spring-Summer 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Pamper yourself with the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1995 collection with this wonderful "little black jacket" ! A rare and collectible piece that perfectl...
Chanel 2017 Veste Ecru Or Argent FR44 Iconic Ecru Gold Tweed Jacket UK16 US12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2017 collection jacket in ecru polyamide and wool tweed embellished with black, silver, and gold threads, round neck fastened with six buttons, two buttoned patc...
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 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...
Chanel SS 1997 Karl Lagerfeld Runway Yellow Plaid Tweed Cropped Jacket FR 36
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel Spring/Summer 1997 yellow and multicolour plaid tweed jacket featuring a spread collar, asymmetrical button front, patch pockets, cropped fit and chain trim at inner...
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...
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...
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 2010 Veste Rose Pale FR40 Baby Pink Beige Cotton Tweed Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from 2010 by Karl Lagerfeld in pale powder pink cotton-blend tweed trimmed with ecru pink passementerie, straight cut, round neck fastened with four CC-branded jewel bu...
CHANEL 16A Runway burgundy checked tweed cropped zip-up jacket FR40 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 16A Runway burgundy checked tweed cropped zip-up jacket FR40 M Reference: AEMA/A00124 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2016 Ready-to-Wear (16A / ...
CHANEL navy cotton tweed boucle four pocket double breasted jacket FR40 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL navy cotton tweed boucle four pocket double breasted jacket FR40 M Reference: VNWG/A00048 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Navy Pattern: S...
CHANEL 1996 Vintage washed denim logo tab patch pocket cropped denim jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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 2011 Byzance grey wool oversized cape collar double breasted coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 Byzance grey wool oversized cape collar double breasted coat Reference: VNWG/A00049 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2011 Pre-Collection (By...
$2,496Sale Price|35% Off
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 13C Paris Versailles black sequin embellished cropped zip jacket FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 13C Paris Versailles black sequin embellished cropped zippered jacket FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00652 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2013 "Paris-Versa...
Chanel SS 2009 09P Lagerfeld Navy Blue & Pearl Military Majorette Jacket FR 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel Spring/Summer 2009 navy twill Majorette blazer featuring stand collar, hook and eye front closure, two front patch pockets, faux pearl and interlocking CC logo butto...
$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...
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 ...
Chanel 2005 Ensemble Tweed Soie FR34 Pastel Silk Tweed Jacket Skirt UK6 US4
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 1990s Veste Laine FR40 Black White Houndstooth Iconic Jacket UK12 US10
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1990 in black and ecru wool tweed, houndstooth pattern, matching trim, straight cut, round neck without closure, four slit pockets on the chest and hips, long sle...
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...
$4,421Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Size 50 / US 14 16 Fall 2004 Runway Black and White Vintage Tweed Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 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 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 ...
Chanel 2008 Gilet Veste Noir FR42 Black Boucle double breasted Vest UK14 U12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
$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...
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...
$1,159Sale 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 1998 Veste Bouclette FR40 Baby Blue Boucle Tweed CC Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
$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: ...
$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...
$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...
Chanel 1990 Veste Jupe FR42 Late 80s Classic Black CC Ensemble UK14 US12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
$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...
$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...
$1,014Sale Price|35% Off
CHANEL 98C Vintage pastel yellow tweed CC button long jacket FR42 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 98A vintage lipstick red tweed peak lapel copper CC blazer jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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: ...
FENDI Black Leather Silver & Gold Metal Chain Fringe Moto Mandarin Collar Jacket
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
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 ...
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...
CHANEL 94A Vintage black wool gold CC button monogram lining blazer FR34 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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: ...
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: ...
$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 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, ...
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 ...
CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg Lesage Tyrolean tweed button jacket FR42 XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg Metiers D'art Lesage Tyrolean tweed deer button jacket FR42 XL Reference: VNWG/A00017 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Pre-Fall 201...
1960s Tiziani Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Black and Ivory Needlepoint Mod Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Tiziani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Remarkably, Karl Lagerfeld has not always been renowned. His early work for Italian label Tiziani Roma portends his legendary design career as exampled by this mod jacket. A skillful...
Chanel Most Wanted 96A Fall 1996 Braided Trim Runway CC Logo Jacket Coat 40 New
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld
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.
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Black Sequin Blazer Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Black Sequin Blazer Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Shoulder: 16.53 inches (42 cm) Slee...
Chanel 1987 Veste Tailleur FR38 Quilted Graphic Script Ensemble Suit UK10 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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 09C Runway Miami black sequin notched collar tailored blazer FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09C Runway Miami black sequin notched collar tailored blazer jacket FR40 L Reference: AEMA/A00169 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2009 Collection (09...
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...
CHANEL 15A Runway burgundy green wool tweed 4 pocket jacket FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15A Runway burgundy green wool tweed 4 pocket jacket FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00552 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall/Winter 2015 Ready-to-Wear (15A) Mate...
CHANEL Vintage black leather suede checkered patchwork CC blazer jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage black leather suede checkered patchwork CC blazer jacket Reference: AEMA/A00129 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Suede Color: Black Pattern: C...
CHANEL 2019 Runway By the Sea white metallic tweed oversized blazer jacket FR42
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2019 Runway By the Sea white metallic oversized wide lapeb textured Fantasy blazer jacket FR42 XL Reference: VNWG/A00047 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spr...
FENDI 1990s Maglia Vintage FF Zucca monogram shell button knit vest top IT40 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI 1990s Maglia Vintage black navy FF Zucca monogram shell button knit vest top IT40 S Reference: DYTG/A00096 Brand: Fendi Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Maglia Circa 1990s ...
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 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...
CHANEL Vintage navy blue tweed gold CC buttons 4 pocket jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...