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.
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Chanel 2001 Veste Paillettes FR36 Ecru Beige Wool Sequins Jacket UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 2001 collection jacket in ecru beige wool and cashmere blend, trimmed with multicolored beads and sequins all around, with sleeves finished with a slit and a round...
Chanel 2015 Veste Multicolor FR36 ou 38 Colorful Tweed Jacket UK8 US6 CC Mania
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 collection jacket in multicolored silk (50%) and cotton (40%) tweed, bomber style, stand-up collar ("officer") fastened at the front with snap buttons cover...
Chanel Sac Pochette 1990s Black Wool Jersey Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classique bag circa 1990 in quilted black jersey with a gold-tone metal CC "turnlock" clasp, burgundy leather (or coated canvas?) interior signed Chanel and Made i...
Chanel 2004 Veste Tweed Taupe Lurex FR36 Khaki Green Wool Tweed Jacket UK6 US4
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 2004 collection jacket in taupe (or iced brown), blue, and ecru wool tweed with a subtle check pattern (less visible when worn than in the photos), round neck with...
Chanel 1998 Veste Bouclette FR40 Baby Blue Boucle Tweed CC Jacket UK12 US10
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from the SS1998 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in cotton (54%) and wool bouclé tweed, classic collar closed in front by 4 silver metal buttons with CC logo, 2 flap pocket...
Karl Lagerfeld Charcoal Grey Wool Jacket with Pinstriped Wool Accents
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this very interesting charcoal grey wool and charcoal and white pinstriped wool jacket. I think the design inspiration comes from an Edwardian gents jacket or...
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Bag by Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1990s Chanel minaudière is a quintessential example of the house’s transition into modern evening luxury under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Designed for the mo...
Documented Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Ribbed-Knit Maxi Dress, FW96
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for the inter-seasons, the color of this rare Fall-Winter 1996 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld t-shirt maxi dress is reminiscent of the holiday season about to begin ! Its twin walk...
rare CHANEL 1990s Vintage black suede Gripoix black gold chain crossbody bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 1990s Vintage black suede red blue green Gripoix black gold chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/F00612 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Suede, Leather Col...
CHANEL 1996 Vintage washed denim logo tab patch pocket cropped denim jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1996 Vintage washed indigo denim logo tab patch pocket cropped denim jacket Reference: LNKO/A02630 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spring Summer 1996 Materi...
Chanel 1994 Veste Maxi Robe Mini FR36 Black Wool Maxi Jacket Mini Dress UK8 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 1994 collection jacket, long or mini dress in black wool crepe trimmed with black satin, round neck fastened with two visible CC buttons and six gold-tone metal Ch...
Chanel 2007 Top Blouse Broderie FR44 Slavic White Cotton Shirt Blouse UK16 US12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel blouse top from the SS2007 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in white cotton voile, wide elasticated boat neck decorated with 2 small ties, bottom tightened with an elastic band an...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Black Skirt with Sheer Mesh Overlay
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Karl Lagerfeld black skirt with a sheer mesh overlay. Simple and chic. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Button Closure Marked Size: 40 Estimated Size: Medium Color: Black ...
$1,696Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Ad Runway Fur Boots Booties Sz 37.5 With Box
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Calf Hair Fur Boots Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Brand New With Box * Euro: 37.5 * Stunning Rust Colored Calf Hair Boots * Wrap-Around Straps & Concealed Zip Closure at Sides * 4.25" ...
Chanel Bottines EU39 Black Wool Tweed and Chain Combat Shoes Boots UK6 US8.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel combat style boots in a multi-material version in quilted felt, iridescent canvas and black tweed, closed by a lace on 8 eyelets and 4 hooks, round toe in black suede, black c...
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Embellished Denim Bermuda Shorts, c. 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Only Karl Lagerfeld could make denim shorts so cool and so Chanel ! Made from white denim (the black version is available in another listing), they have a classic five-pocket constru...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Lipstick Red Boiled Wool Cocoon Vintage Cape Kimono Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 80s vintage KARL LAGERFELD lipstick red and black boiled wool and velvet cocoon cape / kimono jacket ! Features soft red boiled wool, with black velvet trim. Open front can acco...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classic Series single flap bag in pink silk satin printed with multicolored polka dots, the black polka dots being signed with the CC logo, flap closure with quart...
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag Reference: JHDN/A00085 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Surpique Wild Stitch Material: Leather C...
CHANEL 2005 Mademoiselle Ligne black lambskin kisslock clutch bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2005 Mademoiselle Ligne black vertical quilting lambskin kisslock clutch bag Reference: JHDN/A00119 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Ligne Collectio...
Chanel 2010 Robe FR36 2 Tones Ecru Silk and Black Knit Minimal Dress UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2010 dress composed of an ecru silk crepe top, large rounded collar, sleeveless and a skirt, high waist almost empire (below the ribs), in black viscose and elastane knit deco...
Chanel Fall 2016 Size 40 / 8 - 10 Cashmere Black and White Abstract Sweater Top
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious Chanel Fall 2016 black and white long sleeve cashmere sweater ! Seen on Lindsey Wilson at the Chanel Fine Jewelry Dinner in honor of Keira ...
Chanel 2016 Jupe Noir FR36 Metiers d Art Roma Black Tweed long Skirt UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Pre-Fall or Métiers d'Art 2016 skirt (Extravangaza Roma) in black wool tweed, high-waisted with embellishments at the front and back, fastened at the front with a signature bu...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Bow Skirt Suit, Circa 1985
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic, timeless, chic and versatile ! Very few garment can provide these four qualities simultaneously. A Chanel skirt suit has definitely such power, especially when it is Haute Co...
Chanel Classique Bag on belt Leather Black OS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel mini belt bag from the Timeless or Classic series in quilted leather and blackened silver metal, small flap closed with a magnetic snap top...
Karl Lagerfeld Silk SS 1993 Ad Campaign Halter Gown with Beading
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rich black silk gown from Karl Lagerfeld as worn by Helena Christensen for his SS 1993 ad campaign. It has a colorful intricately beaded bust and double front black glass ...
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Reversible Mink Fur Full-Length Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Fendi ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Fabric: Mink ▪ Size: M/L ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft ---...
Chanel 2008 Gilet Veste Noir FR42 Black Boucle double breasted Vest UK14 U12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel sleeveless jacket or waistcoat from the AW2008 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black wool bouclette on the front and wool cloth on the back, wide tuxedo-style shawl collar clo...
FW 1997 Chanel Jacket Black FR40 Ensemble
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel suit jacket from the Fall Winter 1997 collection in black terry wool, composed of a jacket with a round collar surrounded by a pleated collar in the same fabric, closed with a...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinest...
Chanel 1994 Veste FR38 Pink Wool Tweed Long Jacket UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket from the AH1994 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in pink wool tweed trimmed with matching frayed trim, notched collar closed by a single hook, 4 patch pockets, long sleeves...
Sleeveless fushia wool knit dress KARL LAGERFELD
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless fushia wool knit dress. Button and buttonhole closure on the top middle back. SIZE L
Karl Lagerfeld Dipping Hem Chiffon Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld Dipping Hem Chiffon skirt with high cut waist and 2 slash pockets. A black faille straight skirt has an attached double layer chiffon skir...
Chanel Cruise 2007 rare runway train logo belt/necklace by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely rare Chanel runway cruise 2007 enamel train logo belt/necklace by Karl Lagerfeld, 40 inches adjustable. Excellent condition, some light wear on the silver metal of the chai...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag Reference: TGAS/F00005 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2003 Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver ...
Karl Lagerfeld Handkerchief Hem Slip Dress 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous gownin black silk chiffon and opaque silk from Karl Lagerfeld. The low cut, slightly blouson bodice crosses in front and is shadowed by an under layer of silk chiffon foll...
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Button-Embellished Little Black Dress, FW 1990-1991
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
So very Chanel ! Made from black wool, this 1990-1991 Fall-Winter Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld shift dress is designed for a roomy fit. Contrasting black sil...
2003 CHANEL Wool Jacket and Pleated Skirt suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2003 Chanel black and reddish brown or burgundy tweed with clear sequins fitted jacket and A- line skirt suit. . Marked size 36f Fit US 2/4 A line skirt buttons collar pockets sequ...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1981 Silver Lurex Gown With Lace Appliqué Yolk
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé Fall 1981 romantic lamé gown. Lagerfeld arguably did his best work at Chloé during the 1970's and 1980's. There- we said it! This metallic masterpiece combin...
Chanel 1997 Veste Bleu Marine FR36 Navy Wool Bloucle Embroidered Jacket UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Fall/Winter 1997 collection jacket in navy blue wool bouclé embroidered with red trim, round neck with a full-length zip closure and CC logo pull, two zip pockets at the hips ...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 07A Camellia Lipstick CC logo nude black gold resin purse hook
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07A Camellia Lipstick CC logo nude black gold resin purse hook Reference: TGAS/F00010 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 07A Material: Resin, Metal Color: Nude...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 09P white cotton blend chevron puff sleeve CC buttons knit dress FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09P white cotton blend chevron puff sleeve CC buttons knit dress FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00547 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 09P Material: Cotton, Blend ...
Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Large Size 44 Pink 80s Logo Silk 1980s Shirt Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage CHANEL late 80s larger size pink and white logo print silk shirt dress! Unbelievably chic print with a flattering fit. Interior hook-and-eye c...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
rare CHANEL pink 100% silk CC tear eyelash embroidery sleeping mask pouch set
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL pink 100% silk CC tear eyelash embroidery sleeping mask pouch set Reference: TGAS/F00013 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Silk Color: Pink, Black Pattern:...
Off-white skirt suit Karl Lagerfeld for Neiman Marcus
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white skirt suit with double-breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: wool. Silk lining. SIZE 40 (Fr) 10 (Us)
Chanel 2009 Top Soie FR42 Ecru silk crepe Pleated sleeveless Blouse UK14 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel blouse from the 2009 Cruise or Resort collection (Paris Miami) in ecru silk crepe, sleeveless, shirt collar closed by 6 hidden buttons, in white mother-of-pearl with Chanel lo...
Karl Lagerfeld Elaborately Beaded Silk Dress 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous navy silk dress with beautifully beaded circles and lines in clear and burgundy glass beads from Karl Lagerfeld. It skims the body and has small shoulder straps, a low ba...
Chanel Brown Cotton Slit Long Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Brown cotton slit long skirt featuring a long front & back slit, side logo buttons & zip, front patch pockets. Circa 1999 In good vintage condition. Made in France. Compositi...
1988 Runway Documented Karl Lagerfeld Floral Marie Antoinette Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
Known as the Marie Antoinette dress, this outstanding design walked the runway as part of Karl Lagerfeld's memorable Spring/Summer 1988 collection. A true statement piece, this dress...
2000s CHANEL Navy Blue Silk Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown. size 38 fit size 4
2009 CHANEL White Boucle Fitted Jacket and Skirt Set
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2009 Chanel White Wool Fitted Jacket and skirt set Beautiful chanel buttons. Perfect for bridal. Marked size 34f fit US 2 Jacket and skirt lined in silk
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 16C Paris Seoul Runway navy white silk cotton hanbok jacket FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 16C Paris Seoul Runway navy white silk cotton hanbok jacket FR36 S Reference: GEGG/A00169 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 16C Paris Seoul Material: Silk, Co...
$2,496Sale Price|35% Off
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: TGAS/D00931 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Fantasy Tweed Collection: 05A - Run...
1980's CHLOE by KARL LAGERFELD herringbone cashmere coat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft taupe and cream herringbone coat made of cashmere with hematite toned buttons designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to the 1980's. There is no size label but this be...
Chanel 2016 Robe FR34 Paris Seoul Light Grey Tweed mini dress UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel dress from the 2016 Cruise collection "Paris Seoul" by Karl Lagerfeld in viscose and silk tweed in light grey mottled green, fake 2 pieces with the upper part, round neck, sle...
$288Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 100% cashmere grey Camellia CC button keyhole sweater FR44 XXL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere grey Camellia CC button keyhole sweater FR44 XXL Reference: TGAS/F00026 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: 100% Cashmere Color: Grey, Silver Patter...
Chanel 1995 Veste FR36 Purple Silver Wool Tweed Jacket Ensemble UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set, circa 1990, in blue-violet wool tweed, highlighted with silver-colored trimmings, consisting of a short jacket with a notched collar, 2 buttoned flap pockets on the chest...
CHANEL 2017 Karl Lagerfeld leather gold chain diamond quilted boots EU36.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 Karl Lagerfeld burgundy lambskin leather gold chain diamond quilted boots EU36.5 Reference: TGAS/F00302 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2017 Material: ...