The Paris Saint-Germain-des-Prés branch of Karl Lagerfeld’s store is now open for shoppers. Accessories are obligatory and include masks, gloves and disinfectant. (May 15)
French fashion house Chanel unveils its Fall/Winter 2020-2021 women’s ready-to-wear collection on the final day of Paris Fashion Week. Virginie Viard, who took over as artistic director after Karl Lagerfeld’s death last February, chose an understated equestrian theme for her show at the Grand Palais.
Chanel continues without Karl Lagerfeld as Virginie Viard shows her first couture collection for the fashion house in Paris, with Margot Robbie front row. (July 2)
Stars put on tribute for late Karl Lagerfeld in Paris; Rolling Stones return to stage, tour after Mick Jagger mends, Prince Charles pays visit to Bond set and meets Daniel Craig. (June 21)
Gigi Hadid, Pharrell Williams, Claudia Schiffer, and Stella McCartney were among the stars attending a celebration of Karl Lagerfeld’s life in Paris. (June 21)
At its Paris Fall-Winter 2019/2020 collection show, Chanel sent models striding through a ski chalet scene after the audience and models observed a minute’s silence in honour of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died two weeks ago.
At Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel swansong, Penelope Cruz and Janelle Monae say their emotions are running high after the recent death of the esteemed designer. (March 5)
Celebrities pay tribute to Luke Perry on social media; Judge allows preservation of more records in Kevin Spacey case; Stars hold a minute silence in honor of Karl Lagerfeld at designer’s final Chanel show. (March 5)
Fendi paid understated tribute Thursday to Karl Lagerfeld, who died this week and was the Rome-based fashion house’s creative director for 54 years. (Feb. 21)
Judge to consider Harvey Weinstein appeal of sex trafficking ruling; Stars pay tribute to designer Karl Lagerfeld on social media; Lady Gaga, fiance Christian Carino no longer together. (Feb. 20)
Fashion experts Sharon Kanter and Osman Ahmed discuss Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy – his famous work ethic, iconic image and sense of humor. (Feb. 20)
Fashion lovers at London Fashion Week express their “shock” at the news that designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85. The German designer known as the “Kaiser” led Chanel — the world’s richest brand — since 1983 and also created collections for Fendi well into his 80s.
Fans of Karl Lagerfeld leave flowers and tributes to the fashion superstar outside Chanel’s flagship store in Paris, hours after the announcement of his death. IMAGES
Superstar designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, his fashion label Chanel has confirmed. The announcement came just weeks after the man known as the “Kaiser” in the industry did not appear at shows during Paris Haute Couture week for Chanel, which he has led since 1983.
Chanel’s iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the past 50 years, has died. (Feb 19)
(20 Sep 2018) It was an all-star catwalk for Fendi in Milan, with Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber modeling Karl Lagerfeld’s latest collection for the fashion house. (Sept. 20)
Karl Lagerfeld at the “Immortals”: the artistic director of Chanel, and great lover of literature, has reproduced the decor of the Institute de France, headquarters of the French Academy in Paris, for a fashion show parade concluded by a bride in green coat.
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Karl Lagerfeld turns down the bling meter at Chanel with a Paris fashion week show that reflected the restrained glamour of the spectacular mid-winter forest in which it was set.
