Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld (born September 10. 1933) is recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers in the world, having collaborated with Chanel, Chloe, and Fendi. Known for his contempt of children, intellectuals, and journalists... [more]

Karl Lagerfeld (born September 10. 1933) is recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers in the world, having collaborated with Chanel, Chloe, and Fendi. Known for his contempt of children, intellectuals, and journalists, Lagerfeld has become a grumpy pop-icon. He rarely appears without his signature sunglasses and finger-less gloves.

 
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Interviewed by Rick Weaver If it’s true for a fashion writer that you always remember the first shoe design that compelled you to tell the world about it, then it follows naturally you would want to talk to someone from that company who can provide more insight into the inspiration behind the designer’s vision. Indeed, to that end, I caught up with Alexandra Kotsias, an emerging PR Star in London for Rupert Sanderson, who shared an insider’s look at the London fashion scene and her thrills of being able to work with highly successful design talent. Ever professional and super friendly, Alexandra also shared ... Read Full Story
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In a surprise move from the brand side of our beloved fashion industry, both Forever 21 and Karl Lagerfeld have decided to create magazines of their own. Forever 21's is set to launch this Friday, and will release an issue four times a year, sort of like the H&M magazine you grab after picking up some staple textured tights. 31 Rue Cambon will be the peculiar Chanel mag, which has Purple Magazine's Olivier Zahm's stamp of approval. Zahm also designed and art directed (and Tweeted about today) the first issue as well, and the magazine will be sold in all Chanel boutiques. The fact ... Read Full Story
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By Rick Weaver. Never bring a weak shoe to a style fight.  At your next throwdown, consider packing two name-engraved plates or a battle ax.  Choose your fall 2009 accessories – and associated fashion inspirations— accordingly. Inspiring the Rupert Sanderson/Karl Lagerfeld design, or so the re-telling goes, is the petite Parisian chick, strutting casually one day through Chez Georges.  She is carefree, prone to doing things to cause a stir.  (Why else would one bring an ax to a social gathering?).  You must respect the game though because her style is fierce.  In this style showdown, she is the #1 Contendress. In the other ... Read Full Story
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Karl Lagerfeld , on retirement: “Retirement is not one of the topics with which I deal. Why should I?” he says. “I still have so many projects that I sometimes don’t know where to begin. Chanel will still need some clothes when I’m 89. ” Karl Lagerfeld, on jogging pants and elastic: “Those things are dangerous because they have an elastic band,” he told Freundin, a glossy based in his native Germany. “It stretches and then you don’t know when you put on weight. I hate it when you let yourself go! I’m always looking the way you see me now.” SEVERE. Read Full Story
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Designer Karl Lagerfeld blashes “fat mummies” for their attitudes against skinny models when a German magazine, Brigitte  announces it will no longer uses stick-thin models. Karl even said Heidi Klum is too heavy??? So I must be grossly overweight in his eyes. Darn! The designer said the only people who are against slender models are overweight mothers. Karl tell Focus magazine: “These are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television, saying that thin models are ugly. The creative director of Chanel went on to add that readers crave fantasy, and that fashion was all about Fashion is all about “dreams ... Read Full Story
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Courtesy of Chanel For anyone who wondered why fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld picked British pop star Lily Allen to be the new face of Chanel’s Coco Cocoon collection, he cleared it up for Elle.com. The Kaiser explained that he “loves Lily’s humor, her cheekiness, her talent.” And the fact that she’s cute doesn’t [...]  
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Karl Lagerfeld, who is 76 years old: "The world can count on me for a long time. Retirement is not one of the topics with which I deal. Why should I? I still have so many projects that I sometimes don't know where to begin. Chanel will still need some clothes when I'm 89." [Handbag.com] Read more posts by Amy OdellFiled Under: quotables, designers, karl lagerfeld  
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(TrendHunter.com) Baptiste Giabiconi has quite the presence in today's fashion scene! This photo shoot, for example, stars in Baptiste Giabiconi for VMan. The striking male model posed for Karl Lagerfeld alongside model…  
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Baptiste! • Lanvin confirmed it sold a stake to a minority investor, which will help the label grow and add more stand-alone stores. [Vogue UK] • Claudia Schiffer said she wants to launch a line of cashmere clothing or handbags in the future. [WWD] • Syms founder Sy Syms died of heart failure this week at the age of 83. [WWD] • Karl Lagerfeld shot Baptiste Giabiconi for photos that will be featured in the new Chanel store in Shanghai...  
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Karl Lagerfeld says wearing jogging pants makes you put on weight.The German fashion designer thinks wearing the comfortable item of clothing is "dangerous" because people eat more as the trousers have an elasticated waist.He said: "I never wear jogging pants. Those things are dangerous. Because they have an elastic band. It stretches and then you ...  
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Karl Lagerfeld - Fashion News - Marie Claire Rex Features. German designer Karl Lagerfeld has shrugged off concerns about the fashion industry's obsession with ultra-thin models. He says countries such as France have problems with a ...  
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Or the DVD cover for Apocalypto… hard to tell. Say what you will, but Lagerfeld is going to have a hard time competing with this dude’s ex. (Karl Lagerfeld and Baptiste Giaconi attend the ‘We Love Hair – 111 Years Schwarzkopf’ in — where else? — Germany)  
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Rankin thinks Karl Lagerfeld must have been drunk when he slated Heidi Klum.Chanel designer Lagerfeld has been engaged in a war of words with the German model ever since he called her "too fat to model" and criticised her husband Seal's appearance earlier this year, but fashion photographer Rankin has hit out at the designer, saying Heidi is on a p...  
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(TrendHunter.com) Although Karl Lagerfeld will forever be attached to Chanel, he has made a name for himself apart from the luxury brand name through his eccentric tendencies and outrageous opinions. Furthermore, he is…  
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UK shoe designer Rupert Sanderson recently announced his second collaboration with the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, updating his popular Asteroid and Finesse heel styles for spring/summer 2010. Lagerfeld wanted a futuristic-looking shoe to coordinate with his runway show, and Sanderson obliged by adding a geometric heel, then took it to another level by altering ankle straps to loop under the sole and bolting them in place...  
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