Karl Lagerfeld, Iconic Chanel Fashion Designer Dies At 85


Iconic fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris following a short illness. The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry’s most prolific figures and worked up until his death.

Rumours of Lagerfeld’s ill health had swirled for several weeks after he missed a number of events – including Chanel’s spring/summer show last month. He died on Tuesday morning after being admitted to a hospital the night before, French media report.


Here are a few noteworthy facts about the iconic designer.

  • He was born Karl Otto Lagerfeldt in pre-war Germany in the 1930s.
  • Lagerfeld changed his original surname from Lagerfeldt, because he believed it sounded “more commercial”.
  • He emigrated to Paris as a young teenager, and became a design assistant for Pierre Balmain, before working at Fendi and Chloe in the 1960s.
  • He began his long career with French fashion house, Coco Chanel in 1983.
  • He was recognized for his signature white hair, black sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and high, starched detachable collars.

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