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 LAGEFERLD Vintage Gold Tone Bag Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone novelty dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a bag with KL logo. Embossed KL on the reverse sides. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.7 cm...
Gilt Metal
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Flower Pot Shovel Gardening Novelty Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Flower Pot Shovel Gardening Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 0.70 inch (1.8 cm) Weight: 17 g...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD gold sapphire cherub designer runway clip on earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KARL LAGERFELD • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.33" by 0.75" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with min...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Matte Bow Circle White Pearl Leaf Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Matte Bow Fan Circle Round White Pearl Long Leaf Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% ...
Gold Plate
KARL LAGEFERLD Vintage Arret Lagerfeld 14 Blvd de la Madeleine Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone and black enamel dangling earrings (clip-on) embossed on front side "14 ARRET LAGERFELD" and on reverse side "14 BLVD DE LA MADELEINE". Embossed KL ...
Gilt Metal
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Parisian Metro Station Sign Dangle Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a Parisian metro station sign embellished with black enamel and an acrylic faux pearl drop Embossed KL. Indicat...
Gilt Metal
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Pearl Spelled Out Openwork Hoop Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Pearl Spelled Out Openwork Hoop Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Weight...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Iconic Fan Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a stylized fan design top embellished with black enamel and KL monogram, oval ring drop. Embossed KL. ...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Black Resin Hanging Chain Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Black Resin Hanging Chain Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.14 inches (8 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 13...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Red Stone Dangle Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of bold elegance with the Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Red Stone Dangle Earrings. These stunning yellow gold plated earrings are a true vintage masterpiece, f...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Spelled Out Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Spelled Out Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Feat...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Dancing Couple Logo Cutout Dome Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Dancing Couple Logo Cutout Dome Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.39 cm) Width: 1 1/8 inches (2.85 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Vine Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.87 inches (7.3 cm) Hoop Diameter: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring:...
Karl Lagerfeld Ornate Earrings with Pearl
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Keep a piece of Karl Lagerfeld close to your heart by getting these fun and flirty costume collection earrings. It features a metal flag with intricate rope detailing and a dainty pe...
Pearl
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Address 14 Blvd De La Madeleine Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Address 14 Blvd De La Madeleine Enamel Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.79 inches (7.1 cm) Width: 1.73 inch (4.4 cm) Weight per Earring: 26 grams Featur...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Openwork Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Diameter: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 15 grams Features: - 100% Authe...
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Weight per Earrin...
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully Lapis Lazuli diamond dangling earrings in 14k yellow gold. These gorgeous earrings has a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons dangling from an inverted heart set with diamonds. The Lapis cabochons are bezel set. Each heart is set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 32 diamonds on the pair. The diamonds are G in color and SI1 in clarity. The total diamond weight is approximately 0.65 carat. The earrings have post backs for pierced ears and are equipped with friction backings. These earrings are very well made in 14k yellow gold. The earrings measure 36 mm long (1.50 inches) x 13.94 mm wide (0.50 inch). The total weight of the earrings is 9.00 grams. These are vintage Lapis Lazuli...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, Cascading Diamond Heart Drop Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous graduating diamond heart drops are handcrafted by the renowned Italian designer PIcchiotti. Set in 18kt white gold, these 3" long cascading...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Brown Topaz Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Gresha" signature bark design earrings with pave diamonds weighing .15pts. and 2 briollette cut brown topaz earrings. Topaz insert removes to have a tear drop diamo...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
26.74 Carat Black Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
2 Black Diamonds Weighing 13.37 Carats Suspended from 2 Black Diamonds Weighing 11.56 Carats Surrounded by 1.81 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds - Total Diamond Weight is 26.74...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
14kt Gold-Filled Turquoise Howlite Drop Earrings, New
Located in Oslo, 03
These elegant drop earrings feature vibrant 10mm round turquoise-colored howlite beads suspended from delicate 7mm gold-filled jump rings. The minimalist yet striking design is compl...
Turquoise, Gold-filled
24.99 Carat Diamond Quartz Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat White Gold Earrings Featuring 2 Pear Shape White Quartz Weighing Approximately 21.35 Carats Accented by Approximately 3.64 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These E...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21.06 Carat Carved Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved Jade earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 21.06 carats Jade, .78 carats sapphire, 1.86 carats emerald and .77 carats of sparkling diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Brunswick, ME
Elegant Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Colombian Emerald Sh...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Ruby Iolite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earring are handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.26 carats carved ruby, 1.53 carats Iolite, topaz and .28 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW...
Diamond, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 67.20 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Necklace Bracelet Earrings Unheated
Located in New York, NY
The Ruby Limit. Necklace + Earrings + Bracelet 45.20ct. Natural Rubies Full Faceted Oval brilliant cuts Excellent Clean Clarity and Vivid reds. Excellent transparency and blood ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
These gorgeous earrings feature a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons bezel set. Each side of the earring is set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 22 diamonds on the pai...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,700
W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 0.87 in
Set in 18K White Gold, 1.00 carats, natural Diamonds classic Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, natural Diamonds Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold. The weight of the Diamonds is 1.00 carats. The Diamonds are of VVS - VS quality a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Unisex Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not original earrings backs. 100% Genuine. A ver...
Gold Plate
KARL LAGERFELD Gold Plated Ballerina Dress Earrings, 1980's
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous Karl Lagerfeld gold plated earrings in the shape of ballerina tutus embellished with faux pearls and crystal rhinestones. Whimsy and glam in the same design! Outfitted wit...
Gold Plate
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W 0.67 in L 2.17 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Matte Bow Circle White Pearl Leaf Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Matte Bow Fan Circle Round White Pearl Long Leaf Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Unisex Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not original earrings backs. 100% Genuine. A ver...
Gold Plate
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Iconic Profile Wax Seal Fan Dangle Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage iconic gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a fan top and a red resin wax-like seal embossed with a profile and KARL LAGERFELD PARIS. Embossed KL o...
Gilt Metal
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not original earrings backs. 100% Genuine. A very beaut...
Gold Plate
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Pearl Arc de Triomphe Clip-on Earrings, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld vintage faux baroque pearl clip-on earrings with Arc de Triomphe shaped accents. Period: 1980s Dimensions – 5 x 2 cm / 2 x 1” Sig...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Tone Music Note Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of harmonious glamour with the Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Tone Music Note Earrings – incredible ...
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W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Pierced Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wokingham, England
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Classic Padlock Circle Logo Modernist Chunky Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not original earrings backs. 1...
Gold Plate
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Flaming Heart Motif Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Logo Flaming Heart Motif Pearl Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.50 inches (3.8 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight: 7 g...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Door Knocker Silver Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Door Knocker Silver Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 0.78 inch (2 cm) Weight per Earring: 14 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LA...
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sapphire Rhinestone Geometric Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Diamond Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 17 grams Features: - 100% Authentic KARL LAGERFELD. - Diamond shaped earrings...