Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Long Silver Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Long Silver Brooch Measurements: Length: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) FEATURES: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - KL Logo rhinesto...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sunglasses
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sunglasses Measurements: Frame Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Hinge to hinge Width: 5.43 inches (13.8 cm) Temples: 4.84 inches (12.3 cm) Features: - 10...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.87 inches (7.3 cm) Hoop Diameter: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 19 grams Features: - 100% Authe...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Diamond Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Diamond Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 17 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.94 inches (10 cm) Width: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Weight per Earring: 37 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGER...
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld KL Logo Sun Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld KL Logo Sun Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.12 inches (5.4 cm) Width: 1.33 inches (3.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGE...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Pearl Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Width: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 24 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Book Novelty Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Book Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 1.02 inches (2.6 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Diameter: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authe...
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.30 inches (3.3 cm) Width: 1.49 inches (3.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 20 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Cross Long Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Cross Long Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 2.68 inches (6.8 cm) Length: 42.12 inches to 45.27 inches (107 cm to 115 cm) Fe...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.12 inches (5.70 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Sun motif ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Button Novelty Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Button Novelty Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.88 inches (17.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Arrow Quiver Charm Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Arrow Quiver Charm Bracelet Measurements: Chair's Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 6.69 inches (17 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAG...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multicolour Medallion Pearl Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multicolour Medallion Pearl Necklace Measurements: Medallion Height: 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) Medallion Width: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Wearable Length: 42.91 i...
Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.38 inches (8.6 cm) Width: 3.11 inches (7.9 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD....
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 38 grams FEATURES: - 100% Aut...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Emblem Multi Strand Chain Choker Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Harvest Motif Emblem Multi Strand Chain Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) Wearable Length: 16.92 inches to 20.86 inches (43 ...
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) Width: 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) FEATURES: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFEL...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multi Strand Two Tone Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multi Strand Two Tone Pearl Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 8.26 inches (21 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KA...
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Black Resin Fan Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Black Resin Fan Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Iconic fan earrings with KL logo on black resin. - Matte gold tone hardwa...
Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
A lovely, large and rare Karl Lagerfeld carved brooch from 1980/90s. The brooch features a large burgundy red oval glass pieces carved with the famous interlocking K and L initial lo...
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KARL LAGERFELD KL logo matte gold designer runway clip on earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KL KARL LAGERFELD • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 5/8" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Ribbon Ceramic Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Ribbon Ceramic Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Width: 1 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - KL logo with ribbon ornament...
Printed culotte skirt KL by KARL LAGERFELD
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed rayon culotte skirt. Button and buttonhole closure + zip closure on the middle back. SIZE XS
Wrap bustier dress in animal print lurex KL By Karl Lagerfeld
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap bustier dress in animal print lurex. SIZE 4 US (XS)
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gold Oval KL Logo Silver Filigree Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gold Oval KL Logo Silver Filigree Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.53 inches (16.6 cm) opening included Features...
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Logo Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Logo Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 6/8 inches Width: 1 5/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Embossed KL initials at the center. ...
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Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Skinny Bangle Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare vintage piece - Heavy gold plate - Black enamel detail - 2.75" diameter - .7" tall - By Karl Lagerfeld - Marked "KL" on interior - Circa 1980s - Made in France - Excellent vin...
Enamel
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Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Statement Bangle Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare, extra large, oversized statement piece - Drenched in black enamel and heavy gold plate - 2.75" diameter - 1.25" tall - By Karl Lagerfeld - Marked "KL" on interior - Circa 198...
Enamel
Original Photograph of Karl Lagerfeld on Location
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original silver gelatin print of a photo shoot from Karl Lagerfeld's studio, shows KL himself holding a light reflector.
Wood, Paper
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) Sleeves: 24.80 inches (63 cm) Bust: 18.5...
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Cut Out Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone hoop earrings (clip-on) featuring an irregular shape faux resin pearl top and a cut out KARL LAGERFELD spelling pendant.
Gilt Metal
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Plate Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Plate Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.47 inch (1.2 cm) Wearable Length: 7.67 inches (19.5cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Embo...
Black long sleeves tee-shirt with KL face in black sequins Karl Lagarfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black long sleeves tee-shirt with KL face in black sequins. Fabric composition: 100% rayon SIZE S
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Dancing Couple Logo Cutout Dome Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Dancing Couple Logo Cutout Dome Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.39 cm) Width: 1 1/8 inches (2.85 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD...
Vintage Huge KARL LAGERFELD Profile Wax Seal Logo Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Huge KARL LAGERFELD Profile Wax Seal Logo Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight: 26 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL L...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD matte gold coral designer runway necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KL KARL LAGERFELD • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gold Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Drop Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Material: Gold plated metal.
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Rare Gold Matte Cross Circle Round White Pearl Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearl.
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Rare Gold Matte Bow Circle White Pearl Leaf Drop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearl.
Gold Plate
KARL LAGERFELD (Attributed To) Vintage Gold Tone KL Logo Initials Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
Attributed to KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone round brooch featuring the KL logo initials at the center.
Gilt Metal
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Leather Belt with Gold Toned Handbags
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage white leather belt belt featuring gold toned handbags embossed KL.
Karl Lagerfeld KL Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Resin Cuff Condition: very good Made in France Material: resin Color: ecru, blue, yellow, brown Dimensions: circle 8 cm x height 7.5 cm Details : signed KL.
Karl Lagerfeld Faux Gold and Pearl Double C Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition, these clip earrings measure 2 1/8” x 1” and bear the Karl Lagerfeld “KL” logo.
1980s KL for Karl Lagerfeld Necklace
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in BALMAIN, AU
Stunning gilt necklace design by Karl Lagerfeld. Stamped KL. Adjustable length. A beautiful piece to style with contemporary clothing trends.
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Wool Pencil Skirt Size 6.
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
KL by Karl Lagerfeld 1990s black wool pencil skirt is a size 6.
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Book Novelty Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Book Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 1.02 inches (2.6 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Branch Hoop EarringsVintage KARL LAGERFE
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Branch Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.91 inches (7.4 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 27 grams Features: - 100% Auth...
Karl Lagerfeld KL Logo Hoop Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Karl Lagerfeld Paris signed clip-on earrings. Large hoop shape with geometric design in brushed gilt metal with texture and carving, topped with silvered metal carved "KL" l...
Gilt Metal
Karl Lagerfeld 1980's Gold Tone Charm Bracelet with Toggle Closure
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Karl Lagerfeld bracelet is composed of a black and gold tone material which features Karl Lagerfeld "KL" logo charms.
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These are a beautiful style of hoop, great design in the center of the earring. Signed KARL LAGERFELD~KL hoops, these are clip ons. They dangle almost 3 inches long and almost 2 inc...
Karl Lagerfeld Oversized Gilt Sun Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
They are signed with the Karl Lagerfeld "KL" logo on front, at the back they also have the fan emblem.
Gilt Metal
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Ribbon Ceramic Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Ribbon Ceramic Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Width: 1 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - KL logo with ribbon ornament...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Multi Layer Oval Pearl Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Multi Layer Oval Pearl Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Pearls: 0.47 inch X 0.86 inch (1.2 cm X 2.2 cm) Wearable Length: 12.59 inches to 14....
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Scrabble KL Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Scrabble KL Necklace Measurements: Height: 4/8 inch (center cubes) Wearable Length: 34 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Iconic KL initials...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Earring with KL
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s satin gold plate oval button earrings with KL monogram.
Gold Plate
Black see-through lace backless long dress KL by KARL LAGERFELD
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through lace backless long dress . Hook&eye closure on the top middle back + invisible zip. SIZE 38/ M
Karl Lagerfeld Fan Logo & KL Initial 1980s Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Karl Lagerfeld fan shape earrings from the mid to ate 1980s.
Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Pave Stone KL Curb Link Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning KL Gold Tone Necklace Nice size on this statement piece. Large curb link chain. Pave set stones on front. 17.5" and shortens down to 14.5' 2" wide x .75"top to bottom
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Black Glass and Faux Pearls KL Logo Brooch, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch black glass embossed with KL logo in gold-tone setting by Karl Lagerfeld.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Black Glass and Faux Pearls KL Logo Brooch, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch black glass embossed with KL logo in gold-tone setting by Karl Lagerfeld.
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Artist Brush & Bow Clip-on Drop Earrings
By KL by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage minimalist Karl Lagerfeld 24k gold plated clip on earrings featuring artist brushes. Embellished with rhinestones. Signed. Period: 1980s Condition: excellent. No visible ...
Vintage 1985 KARL LAGERFELD Limited Edition Colour Block Sunglasses
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Colourful sunglasses in shades of red, yellow and blue. - Round lenses. - Silver tone hardware with engraved KL. - Signed KARL LAGERFELD...
Vintage 1985 KARL LAGERFELD Color Block Limited Edition Sunglasses
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Measurements: Frame Height: 2 inches (5.08 cm) Hinge to hinge Width: 5 4/8 inches (13.97 cm) Temples: 5 4/8 inches (13.97 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Colorful ...
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W 2.25 in L 2.75 in
Karl Lagerfield Red Glass with KL Engraved Monogram in a Gold Tone Frame Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Karl Lagerfield design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This brooch is composed of gol...
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Profile Wax Seal Double Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD Profile Wax Seal Double Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.93 inches (10 cm) Width: 2.52 inches (6.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 38 grams Features: - ...
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD Logo Fan Ball Chain Long Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD Logo Fan Ball Chain Long Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) Length: 37.79 inches (96 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - I...
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Iconic Profile Wax Seal Fan Dangle Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a fan top and a red resin wax-like seal embossed with a profile and KARL LAGERFELD PARIS.
Gilt Metal
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Size: 3.6*1.8 cm.
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
A very beautiful pair of earrings by Karl Lagerfeld, signed KL at the back. Size: 3.6*1.8 cm.
Gold Plate
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.