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.
Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld Figurine Sculpture, Pop Art, 1138/1500
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
KARL LAGERFELD ( 1933 - 2019 ) Kaiser de la mode ! Photographe , designer , dessinateur ... "Chanel addict " directeur artistique de la maison Chanel , ...
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$5,571Sale Price|42% Off
Steiff Teddy Bear, Karl Lagerfeld Effigy, Limited Edition 1412/2500
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
Karl Lagerfeld ( 1933 -2019 ) Steiff Teddy Bear with the effigy of Karl Lagerfeld " VERY RARE" limited edition of 2500 copies world wide ( N° 1412 / 2500 ). NEW with BOX and CERTIF...
Fabric
$4,500
Karl Lagerfeld Set of 2 Original Fashion Sketches Pencil Drawing T-61 & X67
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: T-61 & X67 Medium: Pencil on paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2 " each Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Minor staining and light w...
Paper, Pencil
$1,042Sale Price|20% Off
Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld Sculpture, Pop Art, 21st Century, 118/500
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
KARL LAGERFELD ( 1933 -2019 ) Kaiser of the fashion ! "Tokidoki " : édition limitée à 500 . Numéroté 118 /500. exemplaire design par Simone Legno . poupée à l'effigie de KARL LAGER...
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Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing B-124
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing B-124 Medium: Colored pencil on paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Very good co...
Paper, Pencil
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Danka
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing Danka Medium: Mixed Media: Ink Pen with Marker on Paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condi...
Paper, Ink
$8,450
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Watercolor T546
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing T546 Medium: Mixed Media - Ink Pen with Watercolor on Paper with Fabric Swatch Paper Size:12.5" x 9.75" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1...
Paper, Mixed Media
Karl Lagerfeld Set of 2 Original Fashion Sketches Ink Drawing T-34 & 416
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: T-34 & 416 Medium: Mixed Media: Ink and pencil on paper with fabric swatch Paper Size: 19.75" x 8.5" each Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Co...
Paper, Mixed Media
$4,450
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Fabric Swatch 917 Lela
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: 917 Lela Medium: Mixed Media Ink on Paper with Fabric Swatch Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Minor ...
Paper, Mixed Media
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Marker B27
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing B27 Medium: Mixed Media Pencil and Marker on Paper Size: Paper size 17" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Min...
Paper, Ink
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing 2064 Laura
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing 2064 Laura Medium: Colored pencil on paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Very go...
Paper, Pencil
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Art
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing Medium: Mixed Media: Ink pen with marker on paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: ...
Paper, Ink
$7,450
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Ink Pen with Marker and Fabric Drawing 666
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing 666 Medium: Mixed Media: Ink pen with marker on paper with fabric Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-...
Paper, Ink
Paris Quai Voltaire, Sunday June 22, 7 in the morning
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Quai Voltaire, Sunday June 22, 7 in the morning, 2008 Unique Fresson print 18 1/2 x 24 inches (image and sheet) 24 1/4 x 29 3/4 inches (frame) Signed This Karl ...
Pigment
$2,500
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Kobe Bryant Basketball Sculpture in Acrylic and Resin, 21st Century
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>The artist ...
Resin, Plexiglass, Rubber, Glitter, Acrylic
$3,950
H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in
"Juicy Juice" Pop Art Sculpture 24" x 12" x 8" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens
By Kii Arens
Located in Culver City, CA
"Juicy Juice" Pop Art Sculpture 24" x 12" x 8" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens ABOUT One of the most credible and influential in Los Angeles - the award winni...
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
$35,000
H 57 in W 36 in D 45 in
PRINCE BLAZE (The Official Dragon Prince Of 2024: The Year Of The Dragon)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>Th...
Metal
$15,000
H 18 in W 12 in D 14 in
Swarovski Skull Sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II, Pop Art, 21st Century
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ...
Metal
$711
H 10.63 in W 7.68 in D 0.04 in
Figurative Ink Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Figurative Ink on Cotton paper Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin H.27 x 19.5 cm About Dmitry Samygin Furniture and Product Designer. His approach relies on simple forms and clarity in ideas with carefully chosen materials to expose the essence of an object. His products exemplify humanistic design, comfort in everyday use and ergonomic function. He is a prize-winner in international competitions. He has taken part in exhibitions in Paris, Milan and Moscow, collaborates with European and Russian production, architectural and design companies. Since 2021 Dmitriy's design has been presented in a permanent exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Moscow. Dmitry's graphics and designs are in private collections all over the world. Samygin's Awards 2023 I+D / Design Now / winner (product design & decor) 2021 Red dot / Modul 2021 I+D magazine award / Shelter (covers for the sculptures of Moscow State Architectural Museum) 2020 Best 2020 AD Russia 2019 Andrew World...
Cotton, Paper, Ink
$6,500
H 48 in W 60 in D 1.75 in
Mixed Media 3D Artwork 'Mariupol Rising from the Ashes' in Pop Art
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ...
Resin, Rubber, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$250Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in
mountain landscape , 70x70cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
Located in Yerevan, AM
mountain landscape , 70x70cm, print on canvas Edition 20 pcs. A different print size can be made upon request.
Canvas, Color
$1,080Sale Price|60% Off
H 12 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "STORMTROOPER HELMET" from Huichol ALTERATIONS
By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
"STORMTROOPER HELMET" ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol arti...
Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media
$1,670
H 16 in W 24 in D 6 in
Trio Amigos Disney Sculpture, Pop Art, Resin and Glitter, 21st Century
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** TRIO AMIGOS i...
Resin, Plastic, Glass, Wood, Glitter, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$250Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in
Seascape , 70x70cm, print on canvas.Edition 20 pcs.
Located in Yerevan, AM
Seascape , 70x70cm, print on canvas Edition 20 pcs. A different print size can be made upon request.
Canvas, Color
French School, Academic Study (Male Nude)
Located in London, GB
Charcoal on paper, 60cm x 42cm, (74cm x 60cm framed). The picture is framed behind museum quality non-reflective UV glass. Drawings and paintings of the nude were central to academ...
Paper, Carbon Pencil
$3,500
H 45 in W 35 in D 4 in
"Steel Raiders Reign Sculpture, Pop Art, 21st Century, One of a Kind"
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _______________________________________________________ "RAIDERS REIGN" is one of a kind steel Raiders' logo assembled on green wood panel...
Steel
Sold
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in
Rupert Everett Litho-Photograph, Sepia, Modern, 1997, Edition 490/5000
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
Karl Lagerfeld ( 1933 -2019 ) Kaiser de la Mode ! Photograph , dessinateur , designer ... " Rupert Evrett " , magnifique litho-photographie sepia de 1997 , d'un ensemble de modèles...
Paper
Sold
H 19.75 in W 8.5 in
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing 441
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing 441 Medium: Mixed Media: Ink Pen with Marker on Paper Size: Paper size 19 3/4" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Conditi...
Ink, Paper
Karl Lagerfeld vintage 100% silk scarf
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Vibrant Karl Lagerfeld vintage 100% silk designer scarf, floral patterning with "KL" monogram in center and printed "Karl Lagerfeld" signature along ...
Silk
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H 14.18 in W 11.42 in
Visionnaire #23 The Emperor's New Clothes, Pop Art Print, 21st Century
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
KARL LAGERFELD ( 1933 -2019 ) Visionnaire# 23 The Emperor's new Clothes ( 1997 ) . numbered of 5000 editions . Magazine / Art portfolio / 1st edition . 36 x 29 cm . Fashion designe...
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Photogravure, Archival Pigment
Carla Bruni
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
Karl Lagerfeld ( 1933 -2019 ) Kaiser de la Mode ! Photograph , designer, fashion idol , Photograph depuis 1989 , l'expose son oeuvre à la pinacothèque de Paris , a Visual Journey . ...
Paper
Rupert Everett
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
Karl Lagerfeld ( 1933 -2019 ) Kaiser de la Mode ! Photograph , dessinateur , designer ... " Rupert Evrett " , magnifique litho-photographie sepia de 1997 , d'un ensemble de modèles...
Paper
Vladimir et son mamba noir
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
Karl Lagerfeld ( 1933 - 2019 ) Kaiser de la mode ! Photographe à partir de 1989 , il publie de nombreux livres sur l'architecture , le corps humain ...Il remporte en 1996 le prix culturel de la societe allemande de photographie . " Vladimir " fait partie d'un ensemble de photos de "nus" masculins et féminins publiés en 1997 . celle-ci N° 490/5000. Litho photo sepia : Image 34 x 27...
Paper
Visionnaire # 23 The Emperor's new clothes
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
KARL LAGERFELD ( 1933 -2019 ) Visionnaire# 23 The Emperor's new Clothes ( 1997 ) . numbered of 5000 editions . Magazine / Art portfolio / 1st edition . 36 x 29 cm . Fashion designe...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photogravure, Archival Pigment
Tokidoki x karl Lagerfeld x French Edition
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in CANNES, FR
KARL LAGERFELD ( 1933 -2019 ) Kaiser of the fashion ! "Tokidoki " : édition limitée à 500 . Numéroté 118 /500. exemplaire design par Simone Legno . poupée à l'effigie de KARL LAGER...
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Anna Piaggi for Liberty of Fashion, Barney's New York
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Missouri, MO
Karl Lagerfeld (German/American b. 1933) Anna Piaggi for Liberty of Fashion, Barney's New York 1986 Pastel, Marker & Colored Pencil 24 x 19 inches, Hand Si...
Oil Pastel, Permanent Marker, Color Pencil