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Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

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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Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
90s Extremely Rare Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Pull FR 40 / IT 44
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Vintage from the 90s, extremely rare 100% Extrafine merinos wool White ivory color Round collar Large shoulders and arms Shoulder/hem cm 75 (29,5 inches) Shoulder cm 62 (24,4 inches)...
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1990s Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 2019 Fantasy Tweed black lurex CC button power shoulder jacket FR46 XXL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2019 Fantasy Tweed black lurex CC button power shoulder jacket FR46 XXL Reference: TGAS/D00769 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Fantasy Tweed Collection: Spring S...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 08A black fluffy angora blend CC zip layered sweater FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08A black fluffy angora blend CC zip layered sweater FR36 S Reference: TGAS/E00516 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A Carousel Material: Angora, Cotton, Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

rare CHANEL 12P gold navy tweed CC pocket double breast schoolboy jacket FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 12P gold navy tweed CC pocket double breast schoolboy jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00381 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 12P - Spring Summer 2012 Mat...
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2010s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL pink 100% cashmere tweed crystal trim swing cardigan jacket FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL pink 100% cashmere tweed crystal trim swing cardigan jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00179 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere Color: Pink, Black Pattern...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 01A Vintage gold CC logo button ribbed cropped cardigan FR42 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 01A Vintage gold CC logo button ribbed cropped cardigan FR42 L Reference: TGAS/D00452 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 01A Material: Nylon Color: Black Patte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Karl Lagerfeld Pink Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
A pretty and chic jacket by Karl Lagerfeld , Paris. The jacket has a round neck line, zip front opening, and is fully lined. Measurements: Bust up to 38'',length 22''.
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2010s Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Karl Lagerfeld Pink, White & Black Silk Geometric Printed Shorts - 6
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Lagerfeld Pink, White & Black Silk Geometric Printed Shorts - 6. These shorts are cute and in excellent condition. They feature 2 pockets, pleating in the front, and faux leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 2017 Gabrielle velvet print red cotton fleece sweatshirt pullover FR40 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 Gabrielle velvet print red cotton fleece sweatshirt pullover FR40 M Reference: KNLM/A00081 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Gabrielle Chanel Collection: Fall...
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2010s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Royal Purple Double Knit Wool Body-Con Dress w Back Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Karl Lagerfeld royal purple double knit wool body-conscious sleeveless dress with back double-button closure. Trademark Lagerfeld fan buttons. Fits...
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1980s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Wool Houndstooth and Velvet Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Perfect for fall and winter Karl Lagerfeld jacket from the 1980s. Thick wool black and cream houndstooth with olive green and royal blue looped ...
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1980s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Grey Knit Sweater with Classical Roman Figures
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Karl Lagerfeld knit sweater. Grey with cream trim at cuffs and hem. Centre features a scene of a classic Roman Empire man and woman. Oversized with slouchy turtleneck collar an...
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1980s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

vintage KARL LAGERFELD green wool graphic button paneled blazer jacket FR36
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage KARL LAGERFELD green wool graphic button paneled blazer jacket FR36 Reference: GIYG/A00011 Brand: Karl Lagerfeld Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Wool tweed blazer Material: W...
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1990s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 96A black wool tweed CC silver logo button pencil skirt FR44 XXL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 96A black wool tweed CC silver logo button pencil skirt FR44 XXL Reference: CNLE/A00229 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 96A Material: Wool, Blend Color: Bla...
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1990s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1990's Karl Lagerfeld Black Mini Dress with Beaded Bodice
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Karl Lagerfeld sleeveless cocktail mini dress with fabulous beading throughout. Necklace and sleeves trimmed in red beading. Deconstructed abstract green, red, yellow, blue an...
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1990s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 11A Fantasy Tweed black silver checkered asymmetric collar jacket FR44 XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 11A Fantasy Tweed black silver checkered asymmetric collar jacket FR44 XL Reference: BMPA/A00185 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 11A Material: Wool, Blend C...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Karl Lagerfeld Blush Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blushy beige colored skirt suit. Front button closures. Shoulder pads. Collared. Fitted style. Rear zipper on skirt. Lined. Wool. Made in France. *Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No visible Flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulder to Shoulder: 17 in. Sleeve Length: 21 in. Bust: 32 in. Blazer Waist: 28 in. Blazer length: 27 in Skirt waist: 25 in Skirt Skirt...
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1980s Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: BMPA/A00199 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15P Act 1 Material: Cotton,...
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2010s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Vintage Black & Multicolor Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black and multicolor firework motif bead and sequin embellished long sleeve dress by Karl Lagerfeld. From the Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture Collection. Crew neck. Open bac...
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Late 20th Century European Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M Reference: GIYG/A00346 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05P - Runway Material: Polyamide, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 01P Vintage Runway CC rhinestone logo topstitch flared cargo pants FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 01P Vintage Runway CC rhinestone logo topstitch flared cargo pants FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00106 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spring 2001 - Runway Materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

80s Karl Lagerfeld Knit Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Karl Lagerfeld knit mini dress.
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1980s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1980s Karl Lagerfeld Blue and Black Double Breasted Cocoon Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great Karl Lagerfeld cocoon style coat from the 1980s. Royal blue wool with contrasting black velvet over sized shawl collar, cuffs and demi lune faux pocket flaps. Double breasted w...
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1980s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL cashmere blend navy purple embroidered badge schoolboy sweater FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL cashmere blend navy purple embroidered badge schoolboy sweater FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01364 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere, Rayon, Nylon Color: Nav...
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2010s Italian Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS Reference: BMPA/A00209 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 13K Material: Wool, Nylon Color: Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS Reference: JACG/A00022 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure:...
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2010s British Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld beaded evening jacket, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld beaded evening jacket from the 1990’s Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Fully lined, two pockets, hidden button placket Size – S, please refer to measurements Pi...
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1990s French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Vintage Black & Multicolor Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture Embel
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black and multicolor sequin and bead embellished long sleeve top by Karl Lagerfeld. From the Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture Collection. V-neck. Long sleeves. 30" bust, 12" ...
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Late 20th Century European Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Karl Lagerfeld Black Blended Wool Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl Lagerfeld - Black blended wool jacket with a removable collar decorated with costume pearly cabochons. L size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
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2010s Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

KARL LAGERFELD Size M Blue White Print Cotton Snaps Short Sleeve Shirt
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
KARL LAGERFELD short sleeve shirt comes in a white and blue print cotton woven material featuring a snap button closure. Very Good Pre- Owned Conditions. Marked: M Measurements...
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21st Century and Contemporary Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

Karl Lagerfeld Purple Mini Dress, Size 40
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The dress is designed by Karl Lagerfeld, it features collar, front button design, long sleeves and mini length, zipper on the sleeves and rear zip and button closure.
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Late 20th Century French Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

1960s Tiziani Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Black and Ivory Needlepoint Mod Jacket
By Tiziani, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Remarkably, Karl Lagerfeld has not always been renowned. His early work for Italian label Tiziani Roma portends his legendary design career as exampled by this mod jacket. A skillful...
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1960s Karl Lagerfeld Clothing

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Karl Lagerfeld clothing available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, blue, red and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Christian Lacroix, Pierre Cardin, and Nina Ricci appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Karl Lagerfeld clothing from top boutiques around the world. Karl Lagerfeld clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $8,450, while the average work can sell for $1,080.
Questions About Karl Lagerfeld Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, Karl Lagerfeld is not still with Chanel. The German fashion designer passed away in 2019. Lagerfeld joined Chanel in 1983 and continued working for the luxury French fashion house up until his death. He also designed for other maisons, including Fendi and Chloé, and established his own eponymous fashion brand. Find a wide range of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 24, 2024
    Whether Karl Lagerfeld pieces are made in China varies. The company has reported that it sources products primarily from China, Turkey and Portugal. Per the origin information included for a variety of items on Karl Lagerfeld’s official website, the company also works with manufacturers in Albania, India, Italy, North Macedonia and Sri Lanka. Its operations are in Paris and Amsterdam, and its main logistics hub is in the Netherlands. On 1stDibs, find vintage Karl Lagerfeld bags, shoes and other clothing and accessories for sale from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Before Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Chanel designed for the fashion house she founded in Paris in 1910. After her death in 1971, Chanel focused primarily on selling fragrances and cosmetics, but this changed after Lagerfeld joined the house in 1984. Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel handbags, evening dresses, coats, jewelry and other clothing and accessories riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. Shop a collection of Chanel bags, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 28, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, some Karl Lagerfeld purses are real leather. The luxury brand produces many bags out of lambskin or calfskin leather. However, other bags may feature faux leather, fabric and other materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Karl Lagerfeld bags, apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
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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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