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 1980s Vintage Singed Buttons Cream Silk Tunic/Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Cream Silk Dress / Tunic A beautifully understated vintage piece from the 1980s by Karl Lagerfeld, crafted in a fluid cream silk that drapes effortlessly...
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 Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
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 1993 Veste Longue Lin Noir FR40 Iconic Black Linen Long Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Long black linen Chanel jacket from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a notched collar with a snap closure and a faux double-breasted CC button, faux poc...
Documented Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Ribbed-Knit Maxi Dress, FW96
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
1993 Karl Lagerfeld Black Cobweb Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1993 Karl Lagerfeld runway cobwebb spaghetti strap peek a boo dress. Fit size 6 measurement: Bust : 36”/ Waist 32” / Hip 38”/ Length : 58”
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Honey Brown Genuine Mink Oversized Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Karl Lagerfeld coat from the 1980s is cut in an oversized, straight silhouette. Crafted in genuine mink fur in a rich honey tone, the coat features a wide notched collar and tur...
Chanel 2005 Ensemble Tweed Soie FR34 Pastel Silk Tweed Jacket Skirt UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Spring/Summer 2005 collection ensemble in silk (70%) in shades of pink, blue, and pale green. It features a round neck with a double CC button in silver metal and pink enamel,...
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...
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 2004 Veste Tweed Taupe Lurex FR36 Khaki Green Wool Tweed Jacket UK6 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
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...
S/S 2009 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy & Black Cashmere Maxi Slip Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel maxi slip dress from the Spring/Summer 2009 collection by Karl Lagerfeld is cut in a slim, floor-length silhouette with thin shoulder straps. It features a scoop neckline...
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
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...
Chanel 2006 Croisiere Veste Soie FR38 Resort Silk Cotton Tweed Jacket UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2006 collection jacket in pink silk and cotton tweed with black and white threads, classic collar with a zip closure and a thick, unsewn chain trim at the bottom, four ...
2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Minaudière 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...
Chanel 2010 Robe FR36 2 Tones Ecru Silk and Black Knit Minimal Dress UK8 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
1980s Faux Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 1980s Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses frame are a prime example of bold, high-fashion eyewear from a golden era of design. The oversized frames are crafted from a unique faux tortois...
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 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 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 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 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...
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...
$6,995Sale Price|28% Off
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 ...
Chanel Classique Bag on belt Leather Black OS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
FW 1997 Chanel Jacket Black FR40 Ensemble
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
Chanel 2008 Pantalon Jean Slim FR36 Ecru Cotton Denim Bootcut Pants Jeans US27
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jeans from the SS2008 collection in ecru cotton, straight leg fitted on the thigh, medium waist closed by a zip and 2 buttons including 1 with the Chanel logo. Size 36FR or US...
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 ...
Vintage Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld ' Fish ' Novelty Print Silk Halter Top
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage FENDI, by Karl Lagerfeld, early 1990s silk halter top! Features awesome prints of fish throughout. Plunging neckline, with ruffles at bodi...
Chanel 1998 Veste Bouclette FR40 Baby Blue Boucle Tweed CC Jacket UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
$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:...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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 ...
2003 CHANEL Wool Jacket and Pleated Skirt suit
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
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...
CHANEL 2017 Cuba black cream rope pearl twist slipper sandals EU38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 Cuba black cream rope pearl twist slipper sandals EU38 Reference: TGAS/F00378 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Cruise 2017 Paris-Cuba Material: Fabric, ...
$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...
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...
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Reversible Mink Fur Full-Length Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
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 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 ...
$1,696Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Ad Runway Fur Boots Booties Sz 37.5 With Box
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
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" ...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 09P white cotton blend chevron puff sleeve CC buttons knit dress FR34 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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 ...
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 05A cream pink wool boucle tweed gold CC buttons cardigan FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05A cream pink wool boucle tweed gold CC buttons cardigan FR38 M Reference: GEGG/A00065 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05A Material: Wool, Blend Color: Cre...
1980's CHLOE by KARL LAGERFELD herringbone cashmere coat
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
$624Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Mademoiselle Chocolate Bar denim blue quilted clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Mademoiselle Chocolate Bar denim blue quilted clutch bag Reference: TGAS/F00008 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Chocolate Bar Clutch Material: Denim...
Chanel 2014 Pull Cachemire FR42 Dallas Pre Fall Cashmere Maxi Sweater UK14 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Métiers d'Art or Pre-Fall 2014 (Dallas) sweater in thick cashmere knit with a multicolored jacquard pattern, round neck, long raglan sleeves, two patch pockets at the bottom, ...
Chanel Brown Wool Sleeveless Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Brown wool sleeveless dress featuring a fitted shape, front yokes details, front pockets, center back zip fastening, back bottom slit with logo buttons, logo...
Chanel Black and Creme Knit Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel black and creme cap sleeves cashmere knit dress Marked size 42. Fit US 4/6 Small- Medium
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Size 6 Black Suede Leather Bondage Inspired Vintage Heels
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible vintage 90s KARL LAGERFELD black suede leather bondage inspired high heel shoes! Features three straps across the ankle with elastic at each side. Gold logo encrusted stu...
2003 CHANEL Burgundy and Black Women's Wool Jacket A-Line 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 sequins
1995s Chanel Shoes Pumps Haute Couture Black EU37
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture pumps in black canvas (ottoman) salomé type with fine straps, gold metal pin buckle closure inlaid with rhinestones. Size 37FR: heel 9 cm, insole 23.7 cm. The sh...
$1,176Sale Price|30% Off
CHANEL 97A Vintage black wool CC pearl buttons panelled 4-pocket jacket FR40 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 97A Vintage black wool CC pearl buttons panelled 4-pocket jacket FR40 M Reference: GIYG/A00169 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 97A Material: Wool Color: Bla...
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00156 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 93A - Runway Material: Wool, Nylon Colo...
$1,014Sale Price|35% Off
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Large Boy O Case black quilted leather chain trim flat pouch clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C01209 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: O Case Material: Leather Color: Bl...
2010 Chanel Jacket FR38 Black Chainlink Trim Cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa Spring Summer 2010 in black crochet thread (probably synthetic) in a partially openwork pattern above the chest and at the waist, entirely lined with blackened si...
CHANEL 01A gold CC logo charm black ribbed V neck cropped vest top FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 01A gold CC logo charm black ribbed V neck cropped vest top FR38 M Reference: CNLE/A00219 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 01A Material: Nylon Color: Black ...
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)
$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...