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.
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
$2,600
H 19 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Nude II by Jacques Nestle Petite, blue and white modern nude painting on paper
By Jacques Petit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
Paper, Mixed Media
$335
H 17 in W 14 in
8.19 #4 - Impasto Expressive Muted Color Abstract Acrylic Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$431Sale Price|82% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.46 in
Portrait Siberian Kitten Cat - FRENCH SCHOOL
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait of a Siberian kitten Technique: oil, acrylic, glue, ink on old book pages on wooden frame 40x40cm ■■ 15,7 x15,7inch ⭐Sustainability⭐: Wooden frame is made by the artist b...
Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Paper
$525
H 21 in W 18 in
Mini Blue Martini - Quirky Original Mixed Media Framed Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$7,000
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"Where the Wild Things Are" - Colorful Happy Mixed Media Abstract Dog Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Where the Wild Things Are" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Paper, Glue, Wood Panel The artist signed the bottom middle and the ...
Paper, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 18 in
Summer Woods IV Cyanotype Painting, Contemporary, 18x18, Signed, 2010+
Located in Oakland, CA
This unique multistep technique is a combination of a painting and a photograph or monotype. Cyanotypes are a kind of alternative photographic process from the 1800s. The chemicals a...
Mixed Media, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
$3,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 42 in
Original Modern City Art Post-Impressionist Collage Painting - Sublime 2153
By Tae Ho Kang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of contemporary life. His architectural urban scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface of the artwork. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are vaguely alluded to, and the color palette finds a hectic balance. Just as a city operates in a balance of chaos and the sublime, so do the artworks of Kang. The Sublime is a euphoria that affects the deep recesses of one’s consciousness. Kang's work is largely abstract in order to convey the experience of the sublime. This colorful artwork is 30 inches high by 42 inches wide. The sides of this textured, original mixed-media artwork are painted and it does not require framing. It is hand-signed and dated by the artist on the front left corner. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied at the College of Arts of Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He later moved to California to study Fine Art at California State University, where he graduated in 1980. Since then, his artworks have focused on the never-ending quest for home and belonging in a dense urban landscape. About his mixed media artworks, he remarks: “One day, when I was traveling, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of the city under the sky, with many straight lines, curved lines, and harmonies of different colors, which seemed to be a magnificent orchestral performance. The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule. Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.” His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as international art fairs throughout the US and in Korea. Kang's work has also been featured in Television and Film productions, including Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, Unforgettable, The Mindy Project, The Great Indoors, and American Housewife. His artworks have been exhibited and acquired by private collectors around the world. EDUCATION 1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los Angeles 1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea TEACHING 1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea 1975-1978 Sinku University Seoul, Korea 1974-1979 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2010 Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea 1991 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles 1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2018 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea 2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA 2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA 2011 Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA 2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House 2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni 2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist, Modern Art Gallery, L.A, CA 2009 “Conscious Pleasure(3 Artists)”, Sabina Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 Group Show, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2008 Seoul Arts High School Alumni Association, FT Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “New Paintings(3 Artists)”, Gail Harvey Gallery-Bergamot Station(b-5}, Santa Monica, CA 2006 “Exodus-1” Gallery Blue Wave, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “Connection-2006”,Joong-Ang Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “process”, Sara Lee gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA 2006 Group show, Joong-Ang Art gallery Opening Exhibition, LA. CA 2005 SAHS Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 30 Group show, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 The 7th Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni, Dosan Hall, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Drawing Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Print works Exhibition of 9 Artists, Jung Dong Art Hall, LA CA 2005 Group Show, LA Art Core Gallery, LA CA 2005 Selected paintings Show, LACMA, LA CA 2004 Four Korean Contemporary Artists Show, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA 2003 Hong-Ik University Alumni Exhibition, Dosan Hall Art Gallery, LA CA 1997 Four Artists Group Show, John N Joe Gallery LA CA 1996 “Four Dimension”, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1996 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show(2nd) John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Who’s Afraid of Freedom”, Newport Harbor Museum, LA CA 1995 “Inner Echo”, Unity...
Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper
$240Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 9 in
Autumn Garden Cyanotype Painting on Rag Paper, Contemporary Botanical, 17 x 11"
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a combination of painting and photography, the antique cyanotype process. The silhouette of the plant was first drawn, then painted not with ink or paint, but with light-sens...
Mixed Media, Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram
$4,800
H 38 in W 48 in
Sublime 709 - Green Colorful Original Photographic Collage Mixed Media Artwork
By Tae Ho Kang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of contemporary life. His architectural urban scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface of the artwork. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are vaguely alluded to, and the color palette finds a hectic balance. Just as a city operates in a balance of chaos and the sublime, so do the artworks of Kang. The Sublime is an euphoria that affects the deep recesses of one’s consciousness. As is this experience of the sublime, his work is largely abstract. This large colorful horizontal artwork is 38 inches high by 48 inches wide. The sides of this textured, original mixed-media artwork are finished as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. It is hand-signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied at the College of Arts of Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He later moved to California to study Fine Art at California State University, where he graduated in 1980. Since then, his artworks have focused on the never-ending quest for home and belonging in a dense urban landscape. About his mixed media artworks, he remarks: “One day, when I was traveling, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of the city under the sky, with many straight lines, curved lines, and harmonies of different colors, which seemed to be a magnificent orchestral performance. The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule. Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.” His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as international art fairs throughout the US and in Korea. Kang's work has also been featured in Television and Film productions, including Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, Unforgettable, The Mindy Project, The Great Indoors, and American Housewife. His artworks have been exhibited and acquired by private collectors around the world. EDUCATION 1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los Angeles 1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea TEACHING 1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea 1975-1978 Sinku University Seoul, Korea 1974-1979 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2010 Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea 1991 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles 1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2020 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea 2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA 2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA 2011 Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA 2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House 2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni 2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist, Modern Art Gallery, L.A, CA 2009 “Conscious Pleasure(3 Artists)”, Sabina Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 Group Show, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2008 Seoul Arts High School Alumni Association, FT Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “New Paintings(3 Artists)”, Gail Harvey Gallery-Bergamot Station(b-5}, Santa Monica, CA 2006 “Exodus-1” Gallery Blue Wave, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “Connection-2006”,Joong-Ang Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “process”, Sara Lee gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA 2006 Group show, Joong-Ang Art gallery Opening Exhibition, LA. CA 2005 SAHS Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 30 Group show, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 The 7th Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni, Dosan Hall, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Drawing Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Print works Exhibition of 9 Artists, Jung Dong Art Hall, LA CA 2005 Group Show, LA Art Core Gallery, LA CA 2005 Selected paintings Show, LACMA, LA CA 2004 Four Korean Contemporary Artists Show, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA 2003 Hong-Ik University Alumni Exhibition, Dosan Hall Art Gallery, LA CA 1997 Four Artists Group Show, John N Joe Gallery LA CA 1996 “Four Dimension”, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1996 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show(2nd) John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Who’s Afraid of Freedom”, Newport Harbor Museum, LA CA 1995 “Inner Echo”, Unity Art...
Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper
$875
H 23 in W 22 in
The Winner Is... - Original Quirky Figurative Acrylic Pop Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$455
H 18 in W 13 in
Nodding Thistle - Abstract Framed Floral Artwork on Antique Botanical Book Page
By Lee Herring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lee Herring focuses his contemporary paintings on vibrant, textured, and abstract landscapes that convey fleeting moments. Herring's energetic artworks are inspired by everyday momen...
Paper, Mixed Media
$235
H 14 in W 11 in
Bark - Original Impasto Color Drenched Textured Paint Abstract Artwork on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic