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.
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....
CHANEL grey tweed velvet CC logo toe cap espadrille shoes EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL grey tweed velvet CC logo toe cap espadrille shoes EU38 Reference: CNPG/A00147 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Tweed, Jute Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid C...
KARL LAGERFELD black leather silver logo chunky lace up sneakers EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KARL LAGERFELD black leather silver logo chunky lace up sneakers EU38 Reference: NILI/A00065 Brand: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield F/W2013 Black Leather Chain Obsession Block Heel Boots
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2013 Collection - Runway Piece - Black Chain Heel Boots - Glazed Leather - Chain Application - Strap Closure - CC ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Early 00's - Sold by Skof.Archive - Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps - Lateral openings - White Floral Lace - Black Lace Bow - High heels ...
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...
CHANEL 2015 grey mesh CC logo cream suede panelled sneakers EU36.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2015 grey mesh CC logo cream suede panelled sneakers EU36.5 Reference: LAYU/A00102 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2015 Material: Mesh, Suede Color: Cream, ...
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies gold pointed square toe CC derby oxford EU38.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies black gold pointed square toe CC derby oxford EU38.5 Reference: TGAS/F00419 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: AW 2018 Forest Fairie...
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Unisex Off White Black Cap Toe Slip-On Shoes Sz 6
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Karl Lagerfeld Paris off white textile and black leather black cap toe slip on shoes. Karl Lagerfeld Paris Cler Cap-Toe Leather Loafer black and white. C...
CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38 Reference: TGAS/E00979 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15C Material: Leather Color: Black, P...
CHANEL 2014 pink tweed silver holographic silver leather sneakers EU38.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2014 pink tweed silver holographic silver leather sneakers EU38.5 Reference: CNPG/A00134 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2014 Material: Tweed, Leather Color...
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies patent pointed square toe derby oxford EU37.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies black patent pointed square toe derby oxford EU37.5 Reference: TGAS/F00418 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18A Forest Fairies Mat...
CHANEL 2017 Karl Lagerfeld leather gold chain diamond quilted boots EU36.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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: ...
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies suede pointed square toe over knee boots EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Runway Forest Fairies black suede pointed square toe over knee boots EU38 Reference: TGAS/F00420 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: AW 2018 Forest Fairies...
CHANEL 08A black satin cap toe sculpted metal bolt heel platform pumps EU37.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08A black satin cap toe gold sculpted metal bolt heel platform pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00302 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A Material: Satin, Meta...
CHANEL 14C butter yellow patent leather CC logo bow maryjane pumps EU37.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 14C butter yellow patent leather CC logo bow maryjane pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00301 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 14C Material: Leather, Fabric Colo...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Black Lace Up Combat Boots
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage rare 1990s black lace up combat boots. These boots feature : - Lightweight black synthetic material body with black leather details. - Lace up front. - Platfo...
CHANEL Turnlock CC black leather silver logo crepe rubber sole ankle boots EU37
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Turnlock CC black leather silver logo crepe rubber sole ankle boots EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00343 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver P...
Patent leather, leather and suede derby " Ettora" Christian Louboutin
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Patent leather, leather and suede derby with smoky dégradé perspex heels. Shoes size= 39 ( Italian) Heel height = 11 cm Box provided.
F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Leopard Pony Hair 4.5" Wedge
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting Tom Ford designed these sultry pony hair and red lacquer wedges for his final collection with Yves Saint Laurent. These shoes were featured on Gemma Ward...
Size: 39; compare to US 8.5 - 9
Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Collared Décolleté Peep Toe Bootie – It 39, 2012
By Gianvito Rossi
Located in Tucson, AZ
Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine...
H 3 in W 12 in D 4 in
Leather Mughal Moorish Shoes with Gold Embroidered
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Pair of Hand-Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Leather Slippers in the Mughal Style A magnificent pair of hand-stitched and hand-tooled leather slippers, lavishly adorne...
Manolo Blahnik Size 41 / 11 Raspberry Pink Patent Leather Strappy High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MANOLO BLAHNIK raspberry pink patent leather strappy high heels in hard to find Size 41 / US 11 ! Features three adjustable straps with si...
New 1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 38.5 / 8.5 Brown Suede 90s Knee High Boots
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn vintage 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC chocolate brown suede leather knee high flat boots! Effortlessly chic, with a sleek toe, and an exposed gold zipper down the back. Su...
Manolo Blanik Black Satin Cocktail Button Up Cocktail Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Manolo Blanick Black Satin Button Up Cocktail Open Back Shoes Made In: Italy Color: Black Material: Satin Marked Size: 39,5 Europe Heel Height: 8 cm/ 3,14 inches His name has bec...
F/W 2004 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Embroidered Chinoiserie Wedge Size 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic pair of taupe floral Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wedge heels, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, these heels debuted on the season's ...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
Size: 10 AAAA; true to size
Black Souliers Christian Dior Block Heel Pumps with High Vamp – US 10, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Dior reveals how much quality has suffered with the passage of time. As sturdy as tanks, these beauties will take you from board room to dining room and remain as comfortable as slippers thanks to their full support, solid heel and wide toe box. Leather pump with wide, square toe and chunky block heel; 1” elastic gusset at center vamp. Fully lined in persimmon leather; leather sole and upper. Heels recently re-tapped. material: leather noteworthy: clean and polish with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good with enough wear to insole to almost completely remove brand stamp, and sole wear consistent with 5-10 wearings. Original owner placed heel pads beneath insole and heel lining is beginning to lift. Light “pricks” on both vamps consistent with the use of decorative shoe clips and extremely gentle scuffs on toe box of right shoe. measurements: length: 10 ½” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3 1/16” measured across widest part of sole vamp height: 3 ¾” heel: 2 1/8” label: Souliers Christian Dior...
Jimmy Choo Purple and Coral Lizard Woven Slide Heels - 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Purple and Coral Lizard Woven Slides with Heels - 39. These slides are purple lizard-skin with single-woven strips. They are in excellent condition and show only minor wea...
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 8
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Rare & Collectible Brand New * Kate Moss Black Patent Corset Heels * Size 8 * Black Patent Leather The Heel is a deep, near black irride...
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, ...
CHANEL black leather quilted CC logo stamp round toe riding boots EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black leather quilted CC logo stamp round toe riding boots EU38 Reference: NKLL/A00632 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Clo...
CHANEL 2018 Egypt Hieroglyphic black leather grosgrain toe cap pumps EU36.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 Egypt Hieroglyphic black leather grosgrain toe cap pumps EU36.5 Reference: TGAS/F00323 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Métiers d'Art Paris-New York 2...
CHANEL 2018 leather gold CC logo pearl embellished military tall boots EU36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 black leather gold CC logo pearl embellished military tall boots EU36 Reference: TGAS/F00341 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Black...
Karl Lagerfeld Black Leather Chunky Boots with Gold Charms - EU 38
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Amman, JO
Karl Lagerfeld Black Leather Chunky Boots with Gold Charms Step into bold sophistication with these Karl Lagerfeld black leather boots, crafted for fashion-forward women who love ed...
CHANEL gold black calfskinleather CC toe cap sling kitten pumps EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL gold black calfskinleather CC toe cap sling kitten pumps EU38 Reference: TGAS/D01132 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: 2018-19 Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Gol...
CHANEL 2018 gold leather Roman Columns architectural gladiator sandals EU36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2018 gold leather Roman Columns architectural gladiator sandals EU36 Reference: GEGG/A00231 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2018 Material: Leather Color: Go...
CHANEL cream nylon CC logo side padded black trim snow boots EU37.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL cream nylon CC logo side padded black trim snow boots EU37.5 Reference: TGAS/E00714 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Nylon Color: Cream, Black Pattern: Solid C...
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 14P Runway cream black patent sock boots EU37.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 14P Runway cream black patent sock boots EU37.5 Reference: GEGG/A00230 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 14P - Runway Material: Patent Leather,...
CHANEL blue tweed CC logo leather toe cap espadrille shoes EU40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL blue tweed CC logo leather toe cap espadrille shoes EU40 Reference: TGAS/E00774 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Tweed Color: Blue, Multicolour Patter...
CHANEL 2011 gold leather criss cross calf toe ring gladiator flat sandals
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2011 gold leather criss cross calf toe ring gladiator flat sandals Reference: NKLL/A00354 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Resort 2011 Collection by Karl Lag...
CHANEL gold black calfskinleather CC toe cap sling kitten pumps EU38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL gold black calfskinleather CC toe cap sling kitten pumps EU38 Reference: TGAS/D01132 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: 2018-19 Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Gol...