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Karl Lagerfeld Art

German, 1933-2019

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.

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Artist: Karl Lagerfeld
Steiff Teddy Bear, Karl Lagerfeld Effigy, Limited Edition 1412/2500
Steiff Teddy Bear, Karl Lagerfeld Effigy, Limited Edition 1412/2500

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing 2064 Laura
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing 2064 Laura

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...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Pencil

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Marker B27
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Marker B27

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...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Ink

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing B-124
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Colored Pencil Drawing B-124

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...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Pencil

Karl Lagerfeld Set of 2 Original Fashion Sketches Pencil Drawing T-61 & X67
Karl Lagerfeld Set of 2 Original Fashion Sketches Pencil Drawing T-61 & X67

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...

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Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Art
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Art

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: ...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Ink

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Fabric Swatch 917 Lela
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Fabric Swatch 917 Lela

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 ...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Danka
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Pen with Marker Drawing Danka

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...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Ink

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Ink Pen with Marker and Fabric Drawing 666
Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Ink Pen with Marker and Fabric Drawing 666

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-...

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Late 20th Century Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Paper, Ink

Paris Quai Voltaire, Sunday June 22, 7 in the morning
Paris Quai Voltaire, Sunday June 22, 7 in the morning

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 ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Karl Lagerfeld Art

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Pigment

Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld Sculpture, Pop Art, 21st Century, 118/500
Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld Sculpture, Pop Art, 21st Century, 118/500

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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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Karl Lagerfeld Art

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ABS

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    The difference between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Lagerfeld Paris is mostly price. Karl Lagerfeld is the name of the high-end line of clothing and accessories originally founded by designer Karl Lagerfeld. The Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand is a diffusion line that offers more accessibly priced pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories.
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    There is more than one answer to the question what brand is Karl Lagerfeld, as the designer worked for more than one luxury house. During his legendary five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé, Loewe, Max Mara, Krizia, Charles Jourdan and other brands, Lagerfeld also established his own eponymous brand. Find a selection of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Karl Lagerfeld's nationality was German. He was born in Hamburg in 1933. In 1954, he packed his bags for Paris, where he would soon start his five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and many fashion houses. Find an assortment of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Karl Lagerfeld was with Chanel from 1982 until his death in 2019. During that time, he served as the creative director for the iconic French fashion house. In 1984, he also launched his own eponymous clothing line, Karl Lagerfeld. Explore a large collection of Chanel apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Karl Lagerfeld was at Fendi from 1965 until his death in 2019. He designed for the Italian luxury fashion label on and off during that period. He also worked for numerous other maisons, including Chanel and Chloé, and had his own fashion brand called Karl Lagerfeld. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories.
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    Karl Lagerfeld designed for Fendi for 54 years. He joined the company in 1965. Under Lagerfeld, the Italian brand became a world-renowned fashion house. In fact, the German designer, who produced four to five collections yearly for the label, and is celebrated for the shoes, purses and other pieces he created for Fendi, is credited with creating the company’s instantly recognizable double-F logo (which stands for “Fun Furs”). Lagerfeld reimagined fur in creative ways, using it as an accent on purses, cuffs on dress sleeves and collars on wool coats. Find a collection of Fendi on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Karl Lagerfeld Paris is a good brand. Specializing in affordable, well-made apparel and accessories for a hip, youthful demographic, Karl Lagerfeld Paris is a diffusion line of the French luxury fashion brand known as Karl Lagerfeld. During his five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and many others, the German-born Lagerfeld was a quintessential chameleon, ever evolving to embody the times. Shop a diverse assortment of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Karl Lagerfeld's last collection for Chanel was the Fall 2019 collection. The show took place on March 5, 2019, at the Grand Palais in Paris. Shop a selection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 28, 2024
    Karl Lagerfeld started designing for Fendi in 1965 when the brand brought him on to modernize their fur collection. He remained at the Italian luxury house until his death in 2019. The German designer produced four to five collections yearly for the label and is celebrated for the shoes, purses and other pieces he created for Fendi. Find a collection of vintage Fendi on 1stDibs.