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
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
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...
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1980s, 286g
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Large Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet. Unsigned and Gorgeous, but very Lagerfeld. Substantial and detailed, with a heavy feel. If you are smaller, I have a way to m...
Mixed 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...
$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
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: ...
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...
$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
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...
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...
$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 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 "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...
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...
Shield Cuff Solid Silver
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Fluid and bold solid Silver cuff. Pairs with Shield Ring. Also available in Yellow Gold and White and Rose Gold by special order.
Sterling Silver
Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020
Located in New York, NY
Ebony, Vermillion wood, Lone Mountain turquoise, lapis lazuli, yellow gold and sterling silver height inlay cuff, with stones and wood set in a...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Handcraft 9 Karat Yellow Gold Opals Beaded Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft 9 karat yellow gold beaded bracelet. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with natural opals beaded. Only opals weight 125 karat Bracelet total weight 30 grams Bracelet 1...
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shield Cuff Solid 18 Karat Gold
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Fluid and bold solid 18 karat gold cuff. Pairs with Shield Ring. Also available in Silver and White Gold by special order.
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Chanel KARL LAGERFELD ERA Statement Cuff 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning statement Vintage Chanel Silver Cuff. Large and bold and crafted with a weighty amount of solid silver. Finished with the CHANEL le...
Vintage Swarovski Gold & Crystal Cuff Bracelet 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wilmslow, GB
What a beauty! A substantial and super stylish Vintage Swarovski Crystal Cuff. Since 1895, founder Daniel Swarovski’s mastery of crystal cutting has served to define the company and ...
Tresor 1.50 Carat Round Black Diamond 18KT Gold Steel Agate Men's Bead Bracelet
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The Original Tresor Paris Bracelet from the Jubilée collection featuring 1.80 Carat Pave set Black Round Diamond bead set in 18 Karat White Gold. The bracelet has 3 stainless steel beads and 17 matte Black satin agate beads. Size will fit from 7.00 to 8.50 inches (17.78 cm to 21.59 cm). Contemporary and trendy bracelet suitable for any occasion. 10 mm bead with approximately 1.50-1.80 Carat diamond set in 18 Karat Gold. Available in other sizes and gemstones on request. About Tresor Paris Defined by luxury and elegance, the multi-award-winning jeweler Tresor Paris offers a vast collection of exquisite diamond and fashion pieces. It has gained a reputation for designing timeless jewelry in both classic and contemporary settings. Boasting expertise from decades working in the jewelry business, Tresor Paris ensures that fine quality is at the heart of every piece in every collection with materials including shimmering diamonds, colorful precious stones, 18 carat gold sterling silver & stainless steel, pretty pearls, and of course the iconic glittering Tresor Paris bracelets. With a wide range of jewelry to choose from, Tresor Paris crafts collections are versatile and easy to wear. Tresor Paris has collaborated with designers including PPQ, Corrie Nielsen, and Fyodor Golan to design bespoke pieces for their London Fashion Week...
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted rope border and three bands along sides...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$521Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Gloria Astolfo Sex and the City Faux Pearl Vintage 90s Cuff Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s GLORIA ASTOLFO faux pearl white cuff bracelet ! Sarah Jessica Parker wore a faux pearl clutch in the “Just Like That’ SATCHEL revival. Can easi...
Gucci Women's YA112416 Twirl Diamond Cuff Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
New with tags GUCCI Women's YA112416 Twirl Watch with White Dial and diamond bezel, diamonds weighting in total 2.60 carats: Quartz movement Scratch resis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
$23,975
W 0.63 in Dm 2.38 in
Masriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet with .94Ct. Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
10.98 Carat Ruby, Silver and Stainless Steel beaded Classic Macrame Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This 10.98 Ruby Stainless Steel and Silver beaded Macrame bracelet from The OriginalTresor Paris Audace Collection features 7 satin beads and 14 shiny Stainless Steel beads and two magnetite rings...
Ruby, Stainless Steel, Steel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld 24k gold plated cuff brush bracelet, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 24k gold plated cuff bracelet by Karl Lagerfeld finished with artist brushes. Signed. KL monogram. Period: 1980s Diameter: 6.5cm Condition: Goo...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Karl Lagerfeld chunky gold cuff with turquoise cabochons
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Lagerfeld chunky gold cuff with turquoise cabochons, this hinged cuff bracelet is wide and weighty. Approximately 2 1/8" high x 2 1/2" across at the hinge inside. In very good-e...
Chanel Wood & Gilt Metal Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1984-1989
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
In natural blond wood with several gilt metal hammered cabochons, this vintage Chanel cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of sophisticated, ...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Autumn 2000 CC Emblem Wide Tan Camel Black Polka Dot Resin Cuff Bracelet
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Chanel Autumn 2000 tan and black polka dot "CC" resin/acrylic cuff bracelet. Cuff is wide (measures approximately 1 3/4"W) tan/camel colored resin with black polka dots (measure appr...
Chanel Couture Black Leather Logo Cuffs, Runway Worn
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
The classic Chanel double C logo is front and center on these wide black leather cuffs. They slip on and have a gold toned metal cylinder at the back. They are in excellent condition...
Chanel Vintage Exotic Wood Bangle Bracelet with CC Logo Fall 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage exotic wood bangle bracelet featuring a bronze patina double C logo. Fall 1996 Collection. This bangle has an elegant modern shape and a very soft and smooth tex...
Chanel Haute Couture Pearl & Diamante Resin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
My client, an International Socialite, is a regular attendee at the Haute Couture fashion shows in Paris and Milan. Studded with "diamonds" and "pearls" the cuff...
Chanel Haute Couture Cuffs with Gripoix Stones & Gold Filigree
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
Worn on the Chanel Haute Couture runway these bold statement cuffs are just stunning. The base is a translucent resin in brown tinged with aubergine. A lacey filigree of gold plated ...
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Faux Pearl Bracelet New
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Faux Pearl Bracelet.Vintage And New. Stunning Classy/Classic Pearl Matte Gold Bracelet 1 1/2" Inches Wide This Has A Soli...
Chanel Haute Couture Leather Laced Cuffs, Runway Worn
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New Hope, PA
The signature Chanel chain is laced with black lambskin and stacked five rows high to create these statement making cuffs. They were worn on the runway and acquired immediately after...