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 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
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 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%...
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...
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 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 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 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...
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a pair of lucky dice, cherub, an angel, a pair of shoes, and a swan. Accented with crystals and enamel, fastened with a toggle clasp. ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$5,470
H 0.32 in W 0.19 in L 6.65 in
Vintage French 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.30 carat sapphire and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire bracelet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet Charm Numb 13 Bag of dollars Horseshoe Detachable
Located in Paris, FR
Charms bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold Double chain alternating with double chiseled circles retaining 3 groups of detachable charms, on each group: a number 13, a hand, a bag of 10...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Chain Link Bracelet 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 72 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.35 Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: SI1-I1 Bracelet Length: ~...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Link Bracelet Unisex Mens
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel chain link bracelet is crafted of good toned metal interlaced with black lambskin leather. Hook fastening. Stamped CHANEL 95A, made in France. Inner circumference...
Cuban Link 24 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Solid Bracelet, 65 Gm, Unisex , 8 INCH
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made 24 Karat Pure Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, 65 Gm, Length 8 Inch 8 Inches long bracelet Beautiful link design , A rare pure gold bracelet Weight of the bracelet is 65 Grams...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron very rare rose gold and diamond Froufrou bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Addlestone, GB
Boucheron Rose gold Frofrou diamond bracelet. This Boucheron High Jewellery Masterpiece piece is very rare, with an estimated of 10 pieces ever ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Betony Vernon "Mantra Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 Bracelet
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Mantra Bracelet" is an original design by Betony Vernon made in 2018 and handcrafted in lost wax elements and a rolo chain. The "Mantra Bracelet" chain follows a pendant that can contain your most valuable wishes. The jewel is accompanied with a miniature booklet composed of 50 tear-off sheets for your personal mantras. The "Mantra Bracelet" is designed to help make your dreams come to fruition. The act of writing down your desires is proven to reinforce the likelihood of their manifestation. Imagine what happens if you carry them with you in all actions! Available as a kit, the "Mantra Bracelet" can be combined with the "Mantra Necklace...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Cartier, France. Timeless and tailored, this Cartier charm bracelet is the perfect everyday gold bracelet. Dressed for cocktai...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBO0USSIN White Gold Bracelet, Sapphires and Diamonds 16 Diamonds of 0.2 Carat approximately, totalizing 2 Carats of Diamonds 16 Sapphires in Size: 6 x 4 mm. Security. Signed Maubo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This show stopping bracelet is adorned with glittering deep pink rubies. The rubies are set within cushion panels which are connected by a link that also holds two diamonds as well a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Philippe Ferrandis Vintage Charm Bracelet
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Nice, FR
PHILLIPE FERRANDIS Paris vintage gold toned link bracelet featuring foliage charms embellished with faux pearls. Signed PHILIPPE FERRANDIS Paris. Lobster clasp closure. Indicative...
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gold Tone Button Motif Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone chain bracelet featuring a button motif. Adjustable lobster clasp closure. Embossed KL. Indicative measurements : adjustable length from approx. 1...
Gilt Metal
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD ID Chain Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD ID Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Length: 7 inches (18 cm) to 8.26 inches (21 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Embo...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Mailing Address Postage Stamp Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Mailing Address Postage Stamp Bracelet Measurements: Envelope Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Envelope Width: 1.34 inches (3.4 cm) Wearable Length: 8.86 inches (22.5 ...
1980s CHANEL chain bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s CHANEL gold pleated chain bracelet. 6 3/8 Inner diameter 3/4 Width links 1 1/2 W X 1 1/4 H " CC" logo
Karl Lagerfeld Multi Strand Bracelet New Old Stock 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
7 strand gold gilt chain link Karl Lagerfeld bracelet New worn Measures 8" end to end This is out of a massive jewelry collection from a Westche...
Karl Lagerfeld 80s "Good Luck" Bracelet w/ Horseshoe Rhinestone
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Karl Lagerfeld "Good Luck" chain bracelet with rhinestone studded horseshoe, oak leaf and three strand chain bracelet. Signed on back with KL initials. Small to Medium size.