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 Black Enamel Gold Corset Bracelet 1990's
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Lagerfeld Cuff, New Old Stock. Hallmarked KL Black enamel with Gold Cris Cross Corset Motif. Measures 2.10 in /53.49mm wide. Hinged opening. Large Statement piece that was p...
Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Beaded Faux Pearl Mohawk Statement Bracelet by Karl Lagerfeld, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 8.5" length - 1.1" width - Simulated black and golden gripoix pearls - Gold plated hardware - Hidden push box clasp - By Karl Lagerfeld (double signed on clasp...
Karl Lagerfeld Red, Yellow and Blue Resin Square Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Karl Lagerfeld Paris designed this elegant bangle made of laminated resin. The bangle is square-shaped with a multi-layer lamination process in red, yellow, and blue colors with tran...
Karl Lagerfeld Weiner Werkstatte Style Cuff
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Massive Karl Lagerfeld Weiner Werkstatte cuff in silver toned metal with foiled cabochons in hammered carnelian pate de verre. Huge in scale with arr...
Silver Plate
Karl Lagerfeld Cage Bracelet Never worn 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Karl Lagerfeld Gold tone Cuff Bracelet. Nice scale 2.05 wide. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, (costume jewelry that ...
Gilt Metal
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gold Tone Lettering Charm Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone chain bracelet featuring L A G E R F E L D lettering charms. Adjustable lobster clasp closure. Embossed KL. Indicative measurements : adjustable l...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Black Leather Wide Coco Unisex Double Buckle Cuff Bracelet FW 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL black leather unisex statement cuff bracelet from the Fall Winter 2001 Collection. Black leather body with grey C O C O lettering. Double gold tone buckle closure emboss...
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Light Yellow Resin Bangle Bracelet with Logo Coins
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage light yellow resin bangle bracelet featuring signature LAGERFELD logo coins. Embossed LAGERFELD on the coins. Indicative measurements : inner circumference a...
Chanel Vintage Silvertone Cuff Bracelet "Chanel Paris" Spring 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage silvertone cuff bracelet engraved with "CHANEL PARIS". Spring 1996 Collection. Marked CHANEL 96 P Made in France. Indicative measurements : diameter approx. 7...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Statement Bangle Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare, extra large, oversized statement piece - Drenched in black enamel and heavy gold plate - 2.75" diameter - 1.25" tall - By Karl Lagerfeld - Marked "KL" on interior - Circa 198...
Enamel
1990's KARL LAGERFELD gilt metal leaf link bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Shiny, leaf-shaped link bracelet from Karl Lagerfeld dating to the 1990's. Approximate measurement: .75" wide. Hook secures from 7.75" to just under 9". Signed. Very good condition.
Gilt Metal
$858Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Iconic Gold Tone and Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic cuff bracelet featuring textured gold tone "L A G E R F E L D" lettering on a black enamel background. Embossed KL. Indicative measurements : inner ci...
Karl Lagerfeld Silver Studded Link Bracelet 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Four large studded links on this Karl Lagerfeld bracelet. Measuring 7-8.25 adjustable. We have many more pieces of New, Never worn Lagerfeld pieces on our storefront. This is out of ...
Gilt Metal, Silver
Karl Lagerfeld Gold Gilt and Glass Handbag Bracelet 90s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Lagerfeld Handbag bracelet. New Old Stock (purchased back in the 90s and never worn). 5 chain links make up this Fabulous bracelet Measuring 8 inches end to end. Will fit a...
Gilt Metal, Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Enamel-Gold Tone fleur de lis Massive Never worn bracelet 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning large Karl Lagerfeld fleur de lis Enamel bracelet. Measuring 1.91 IN wide. Will fit up to a 7 inch wrist, that is it. Be sure to follow ...
Gilt Metal
1980s Karl Lagerfeld 18k Gold Plated & Costume Stone Textured Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace the bold statement of the 1980s with this exquisite Karl Lagerfeld 18k Gold Plated & Costume Stone Textured Cuff Bracelet. This unique piece features two stunning costume gre...
Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lagerfeld - Cuff bracelet in beige bakelite ornamented with pieces and fans in engraved golden metal. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumferen...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Gilt & Enamel "LAGERFELD" Skinny Bangle Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare vintage piece - Heavy gold plate - Black enamel detail - 2.75" diameter - .7" tall - By Karl Lagerfeld - Marked "KL" on interior - Circa 1980s - Made in France - Excellent vintage condition PROVENANCE: From the estate of a Manhattan socialite, whose highly curated collection of vintage costume and designer jewelry was accumulated over several decades of opulent adventures. During her heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, she carefully acquired unique statement pieces from coveted high-end designer labels like Chanel, Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, YSL, Christian Lacroix, Dior and more. Her eye for quality and penchant for oversized bijoux make this collection truly unique. Every item from this elite collection is a piece of design history and an investment quality work of wearable art. True lovers of the finest vintage costume and runway jewelry...
Enamel
Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lagerfeld - Cuff bracelet in beige bakelite ornamented with engraved pieces in gold-plated metal. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: ...
Pair of Karl Lagerfeld Golden Bracelets
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl Lagerfeld - Pair of bracelets made of gilted metal and enamel. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 20 cm (7.87 in) Height: 1.5 cm (0.59 in) / 3 cm (1.18 in) ...
Gilt Metal
Karl Lagerfeld Cuff Bracelet in Beige Bakelite Ornamented with Fans
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lagerfeld - Bracelet in black bakelite ornamented with fans in gold-plated metal. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 19 cm Seller Re...
Karl Lagerfeld KL Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Resin Cuff Condition: very good Made in France Material: resin Color: ecru, blue, yellow, brown Dimensions: circle 8 cm x height 7.5 cm Details : signed KL. This...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Plate Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Plate Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.47 inch (1.2 cm) Wearable Length: 7.67 inches (19.5cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Embo...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gold Oval KL Logo Silver Filigree Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Gold Oval KL Logo Silver Filigree Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.53 inche...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Karl 4 Now" Cutout Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Karl 4 Now" Cutout Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) Inner Circumference:6.42 inches (16.3 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGER...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Wax Seal Coin Medallion Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Wax Seal Coin Medallion Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Arrow Quiver Charm Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Arrow Quiver Charm Bracelet Measurements: Chair's Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 6.69 inches (17 cm) Feature...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Louis XVI Chair Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Louis XVI Chair Bracelet Measurements: Chair's Height: 1.37 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Wearable Length: 6.88 inches (19.5 cm) Features: - 100%...
Karl Lagerfeld "Karl 4 Now" Gold-Tone Cuff Bracelet circa 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The "Karl 4 Now" Gold-Tone Cuff Bracelet from the 1990s by Karl Lagerfeld epitomizes the bold, luxurious aesthetic that defined the era. Crafted with a striking gold-tone finish, thi...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Modernist Spiral Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Modernist Spiral Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height (Large Medallion): 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Circumference: 23.62 inches (60 cm) Features: - 100% Aut...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Name Chunky Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Name Chunky Cuff Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Hammered, concaved and rigid bracelet. - Accentuated with raised LAGERFELD throughout t...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Button Novelty Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Button Novelty Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) WearableLength: 7.87 inches to 9.05 inches...
Vintage Runway KARL LAGERFELD Spelled Rhinestones Mesh Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Runway KARL LAGERFELD Spelled Rhinestones Mesh Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Wearable Length: 7 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Auth...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Button Novelty Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Button Novelty Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.88 inches (17.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Waiter" Plate Enamel Charm Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Waiter" Plate Enamel Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) Plate Charms: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Wearable Length: 6.69 inches (17 cm) Featu...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multi Strand Two Tone Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Multi Strand Two Tone Pearl Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 8.26 inches (21 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Logo Medallion Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Logo Medallion Bracelet Measurements: Medallions: 1 6/8 inches X 1 5/8 inches Length: 8 2/8 inches Features: - 100...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Tiered Wax Seal Logo Coin Medallion Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Tiered Wax Seal Logo Coin Medallion Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 5/8 inches WearableLength: 8 2/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - E...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Wax Seal Coin Medallion Charm Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Wax Seal Coin Medallion Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) WearableLength: 8.26 inches (21 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL L...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Name Plate Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo ID Name Plate Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.78 inch (2 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches to 9.64 inches (20 cm to 24.5 cm) Features: - 100% Aut...