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.” From his first collection at Chanel — after joining the brand in the early 1980s — he injected the venerable house with a frisson of modernity. Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel handbags, evening dresses, coats, jewelry and other clothing and accessories riffed on its iconography — tweed skirt suits, pearls, camellias — accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment.
During his five-decade career as a designer 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.
Lagerfeld 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, he 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, Lagerfeld 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.
Lagerfeld’s collections for the brand 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), he used each season’s inspiration to conceive Chanel’s signatures anew.
Lagerfeld revived the house's ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which became a common and immediately recognizable feature of Chanel flap bags. Many of the rare Chanel bags much sought after today — and Chanel bags of the 1990s, generally — are objects of pure fantasy conjured up by the late couturier.
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.
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Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double breasted leather and suede coat with fringes. Main fabric composition: 35% lamb leather, 34% goat leather, 16% polyester, 9% cotton, 5% rayon. Silk lining. Branded butt...
Chanel Haute Couture "Coromandel Embroidery" coat by Karl Lagerfeld, Winter 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - "Coromandel Embroidery" Collection, Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1996, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Runway model with workshop ribbon, No. 52, Mr. Paquito'...
Chanel coat 'Cinema and Furs' by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1994 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear 'Cinema and furs' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Coat with a silk lining and a scarf made of cashmere, alpaca, an...
Chanel Cruise 2010 10C Gold Foil Knit Cardigan Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible archival Chanel cardigan coat from the Cruise 10C collection which Karl Lagerfeld described as “Coco on the Lido”. Look 22 on the catwalk. In amazing unworn con...
Chanel Fall 1994 Vintage Women's Black White Faux Fur Coat FR42/UK14
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Awesome super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1994 collection. Unworn. Look 18 on the runway. A super fun take on the classic 4 pocket Cha...
Chanel Black Cashmere Cocoon Coat Triangle Button Pockets Button Thru Cuffs 1988
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1988 black cashmere cocoon coat with unique triangle button hip front pockets. Cocoon shape coat has long notched lapels, the coat closes at the front with a single logo butto...
Chanel "Paris-Seoul" jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 2016
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Paris-Seoul Cruise 2016 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Navy blue cotton tweed jacket with black calfskin leather details. Silk lining. Size 36FR...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Early 2000s Wool Bouclé Duster Coat
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
* Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel * Sold by Skof.Archive * Early 2000s * Black wool bouclé lightweight coat with textured finish * Signature Chanel fabric with soft, structured...
Tweed coat-dress with zip closure CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tweed coat-dress with zip closure on the middle front. Tweed composition: 48% wool, 18% nylon, 13% acrylic, 13% polyester, 13% rayon. Lining composition: 100% silk . 4 pockets on th...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Métiers d'Art, 'Paris-London', Pre-Fall 2008 ▪ Fabric 1: Tweed, 52% Wool, 45% Silk, 2% Viscose, 1% Polyester ▪ Fabri...
Chanel Vintage Fall 2015 Women's Herringbone Cashmere Wool Short Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Utterly exquisite Chanel short coat from the Fall 2015 collection. Unworn. Superbly crafted from soft and smooth striped weave cashmere and wool (65:35), the panel of which have bee...
UNWORN Chanel Tweed & Sequins CC Logo Button Short Coat Jacket Blazer 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful CHANEL tweed coat jacket A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Stunning colors A truly versatile piece, can be worn as blazer, jacket or short coa...
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front and 2 decoratives buttons . Split for the hands on both side. Middle front lenght: 120 cm Side and back lenght: 160 cm ...
Chanel Cruise 2019 La Pausa Collection royal blue fantasy tweed runway coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Gorgeous Chanel runway cruise 2019 La Pausa collection by Karl Lagerfeld royal blue fantasy tweed long coat, mirror CC logo La pausa buttons, size 40 FR it can fit US 2 up to US 6.
Chanel Fall 1996 Vintage Women's Red Wool Coat with Gripoix Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible, super rare unworn vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1996 runway. Made from thick bright red wool with a smooth red silk lining with stunning gilt Gripoix butto...
Black single breasted coat with velvet flower appliqué on tulle CHANEL FW 2005
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single breasted coat with velvet flower appliqué on tulle. See-through from the hips until the bottom. Main fabric composition: 33% acrylic, 26% wool, 11% silk, 5% cotton. Tull...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld brown tweed pleated coat, skirt and hat set, fw 1998
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel brown tweed wool tweed coat, skirt and hat set ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Pleated jacket with spread collar and hook fastenings ▪ Belt with brass...
Chanel cape 'Chalet Gardenia' by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 2019
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2019 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear "Chalet Gardenia" Collection, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Black tweed cape with a bow fastening made of a black satin rib...
Chanel Cruise 2010 10C Cream & Black Cardigan Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely divine, timeless archival Chanel cardigan coat from the Cruise 10C collection - new with tag and spare button and thread. I have the matching jumpsuit listed separately. M...
UNWORN Chanel Brown Lambskin Suede Fur Shearling Outwear Jacket 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing CHANELreal fur leather shearling jacket A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Fitted style So versatile, wea...
White sleeveless lightly padded and coated jacket with hood CHANEL F/W 2019-2020
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless lightly padded and coated jacket with hood. Coated composition: 100% polyurethane Support composition: 71% rayon, 29% nylon. Padding: 100% polyester. Snap closure o...
Chanel Cruise 2010 10C Cream & Black Knit Jumpsuit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely divine, timeless archival Chanel cardigan coat from the Cruise 10C collection - new with tag and spare button and thread. I have the matching jumpsuit listed separately. M...
Chanel Cruise 2017 ‘Cuba’ Ribbon Neck Pearl Button Cream Lamb Leather Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Absolutely divine Chanel leather coat from the Cruise 2017 ‘Cuba’ collection. Made from the softest, buttery cream lambskin leather with pebbled fa...
Chanel coat Winter 1999
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long flecked black tweed coat with pink wool inside and a removable collar lapel. Size 40FR indicated. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direct...
Chanel coat winter 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Mauve and white woolen tweed coat with leather edges and a silvery metal buckle. Size 36FR indicated. 2000 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic directi...
Chanel coat 'redingote'
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Tweed redingote-style coat in purple, pink, and blue pastel tones. Transparent bakelite buttons topped with costume pearls and black enamel. Size 42FR indic...
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2005 Brown and multicolor wool-blend plaid tweed coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2005 Brown and multicolor wool-blend plaid tweed coat Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Fall / winter 2005 Country of production: France Chanel ...
UNWORN Chanel Signature Tweed White and Black Coat "CHANEL" Belt and CC Logo 40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true gem and ultra-rare find! CHANEL Signature monochrome tweed coat Supberbe condition, a CHANEL classic forever DETAILS: Beautiful CHANEL tweed coat designed by Karl Lagerfeld A...
Chanel Cruise 2001 Tweed Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel tweed coat in ochre and cream checks, from their 2001 Cruise collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The coat features a standard collar and a zip finishing at the hips, leav...
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 2003
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2003 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Brown mink and tweed coat. Size 38FR indicated. Made in France. Condition: Very...
Chanel 07c 2007 runway cruise / resort by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Owned coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 07c 2007 runway cruise / resort by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Owned coat Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise Collection 2007 Style: 07C / M3041 / P30007V16316 Country of produ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cream mohair wool coat and dress ensemble, fw 1998
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel cream mohair wool coat and dress ensemble ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Oversized open-front coat with matching belt ▪ Large notched lapels ▪ Built-in shoulder pads ▪ ...
Rare! Timeless 2002 02A Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld single-breasted Elegant Cashmere
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rare! Timeless 2002 02A Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld single-breasted Elegant Cashmere Coat with Logo Buttons Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Fall / winter 2002 Country o...
Chanel Cruise 1997 Long Black Coat w/Metal Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Cruise 1997 97C Collection. Worn once. Made from thick, black cotton twill with CC silk lining. It has a s...
Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Shanghai Pre Fall 2010 runway coat by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Shanghai Pre Fall 2010 collection runway tweed coat s.38 FR it fits US 0 up to US slim 6. Amazing lining, a master piece created by the Kaiser Karl Lagerfe...
06P 2006 Chanel Long Leather Jacket / Coat / Trench
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
06P 2006 Chanel Long Leather Jacket / Coat / Trench Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Chanel Spring / Summer 2006 / S/S Style: 06P / P28186C00001 / AN699 Marked size: 44 FR Count...
2001 Cruise Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld single-breasted coat 2000s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2001 Cruise Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld single-breasted coat Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 2001 Cruise Collection Country of production: France Chanel style: 01C / R0221 / P16918V09428 Color: White/Black Marked Size: 44 fr (please carefully consider the measurements). Composition: The main structure: Cotton 44%, Wool 44%, Nylon 12% Lining: 95% Silk, Elastane 5% Details: This Chanel single-breasted coat from Chanel 2001 Cruise...
2000s CHANEL Multi Color Tweed Coat Dress with Belt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2007 Chanel Black, red, blue , pink, yellow and white wool tweed coat dress with patent leather belt. Lined in silk and chanel camellia logo. Marked size 36F fit US 4 - pockets - but...
Chanel f/w 2014 / 2015 supermarket by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Owned coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel f/w 2014 / 2015 supermarket by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Owned coat Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: f/w 2014 / 2015 «supermarket» (look 2) Style: M9956 / P50252V36985 Country of...
Chanel coat 2015
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black and gray wool coat embroidered with black satin, and ornamented with matching buttons. Size 44FR indicated. A 2015 Collection under the artistic direc...
01A CHANEL 2001 Fall sheepskin coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
01A CHANEL 2001 Fall sheepskin coat Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 2001 Fall READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: France Marked Size: 34 FR Chanel style: 01A / AI116 / P18507V...
Chanel coat winter 1999
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long tweed coat in blue, white, and beige tones. Resin buttons. Size 40FR indicated. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerf...
Chanel 00A 2000 jacket in suede and purple wool Dark purple
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 00A 2000 jacket in suede and purple wool Dark purple Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Identification collection, winter 2000 Country of production: France Chanel style: 00A / AG440 / P16109V00804 Marked Size: 40 FR Material: 100% lambswool Vintage shearling jacket...
Chanel coat Paris-Edinburgh
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Blue and red wool coat with a navy-blue silk lining. Size 40FR. 2013 Paris-Edinburgh Art Profession Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfel...
Chanel coat Summer 2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White lamb leather and tweed coat. Champagne metal buttons. Size 34FR indicated. 2008 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfel...
Chanel cape Winter 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black silk cape with a shirt collar. Size 44FR indicated. 2001 Fall-Winter Collection under the artisic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good c...
UNWORN Chanel Timeless Lesage Tweed Coat with CC Logo Plate 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
AMAZING & RARE CHANEL SIGNATURE TWEED COAT A TIMELESS CLASSIC & TRUE CHANEL PIECE THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY WOMAN'S WARDROBE DETAILS: Beautiful CHANEL tweed coat...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway F/W 2016 fantasy tweed coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld runway Fall Winter 2016 fantasy tweed coat, cc logo buttons, amazing details with pvc threads, size 38 FR. Retail price + $15k
Chanel Large Silk and Cotton Stole in Gray
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Large silk and cotton stole in grey and beige tones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 130 cm x 200 cm Seller Reference: F...
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2017 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Gray and beige tone tweed coat ornamented with a matching belt, buckle made of sil...
Chanel Pre-Fall 2023 23A Black & White Plaid Tweed Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Stunning Chanel coat from the Pre-Fall 2023 Métiers d’Art 23A collection. Look Unworn with tag, spare button and fabric swatch. Made from soft black cotton mix tweed with a textured ...
Double breasted pale pink Tweed coat CHANEL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted pale pink Tweed coat with silver metal. Fabric composition: 54% polyester, 28% silk, 18% cotton. Shiny Lining: 66% polyester, 34% cotton. Pocket on both side. Raglan...
Chanel coat by Karl Lagerfeld circa 2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection circa 2014 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Blue and purple tweed coat embellished with silver thre...
Chanel Vintage Quilted CC logo Jacket Coat Med Large
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Rare to find Chanel quilted coat in excellent Condition. Size tag has been removed.
Lightly padded burgundy evening coat CHANEL Identification Circa 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lightly padded burgundy evening coat. Fabric composition: 55% polyester, 35% acetate, 10% nylon.Silk lining Thin Shoulder pad. Bow closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side wi...
Chanel Fall 2014 Navy Wool Felt Coat by Karl Lagerfeld, Size FR38/UK10
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Contemporary classic Chanel navy felted wool coat from legendary Fall 2014 ’Supermarket’ collection. Unworn. Made from soft navy felted wool mix with raw edged detailing. It has a g...
Chanel Large Cotton Pareo Style Stole
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Large cotton stole with a pareo style and printed with camellias. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 150 cm x 110 cm Seller...
Chanel Fall 2010 Black & White Loose Weave Tweed Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Stunning Chanel lightweight coat from the Fall 2010 Collection. Worn once. Made from super soft, loose weave black and white wool mix fantasy tweed with black camellia silk lining. I...
Chanel 04A 2004 Rare Wool Cashmere Runway Sweater Coat with Brooch FR 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted full length sweater coat from Chanel Fall 2004 runway collection. It is adorned with 6 front pockets and Chanel engraved hook and e...
Chanel 13K 2013 NWT Most Wanted Runway Braided Trim Coat Dress FR 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel coat from Chanel 13K runway collection. It is adorned with braided trim and Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons. It is new with tags.