Virginie Viard, who was the late Karl Lagerfeld’s “right and left hand” for more than 30 years, is stepping out from the legendary designer’s formidable shadow to take over as Chanel’s creative director. Chanel announced…
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Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85
Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away on Tuesday at a hospital outside Paris, enjoyed the stature of a god among mortals in the world of fashion, where he stayed on top for well over half of…
A Chanel documentary following Karl Lagerfeld is coming to Netflix
Chanel is reportedly set to become the subject of a new series on Netflix which follows the work of different visionaries in the worlds of fashion, film, food, and entertainment. The fashion house is reportedly…
Streep demands Lagerfeld apology in dustup over Oscars dress
Meryl Streep is demanding an apology from couture legend Karl Lagerfeld, in a spat over the gown she’s planning to wear to the Oscars ceremony, entertainment media reported on Sunday. On the eve of the…
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld on why he’s ‘like a machine’
Karl Lagerfeld thinks he’s “like a machine”. The German fashion designer insists he never gets confused with the visions he has for his own brand or Fendi and Chanel which he also creates outfits for,…
Paris Fashion Week: Lagerfeld’s ‘perfect trip’ on Chanel Airlines
Crowded airports, long security lines and flight delays. Flying today is not the most pleasant experience, and Karl Lagerfeld thinks those travelling on Chanel Airlines deserve a touch more glamour. The indefatigable 82-year-old fashion legend…
Style tips from Karl Lagerfeld: Men shouldn’t wear fur
Karl Lagerfeld doesn’t think men should wear fur. The 81-year-old fashion designer – who, as creative director of Fendi, has created an entire fur collection for the house to show at Haute Couture Paris Fashion…
Lagerfeld presides at French fest for rising fashion stars
German fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld took the helm at this year’s International Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyeres in southern France, which puts up-and-coming designers in the spotlight. Now in its 30th year, the…
Karl Lagerfeld’s cat earns Sh273.6 million
Karl Lagerfeld’s cat earned over £2 million (Sh273.6 million) last year. According to the 81-year-old fashion designer – who is the creative director of Chanel – his Siamese kitty named Choupette raked in a staggering…
Karl Lagerfeld teams up with Pharrell Williams
Karl Lagerfeld has teamed up with Pharrell Williams. Chanel’s chief designer directed the ‘Happy’ singer in a new fashion focused film which will air alongside Karl’s Paris-Salzburg pre-fall collection on December 2, according to WWD,…