Karl Lagerfeld, legendary designer for Chanel and Fendi passed away in Paris yesterday ending some fashion era and leaving us with some iconic design and moments we will remember forever. Below you can enjoy 10 my favourite designs and some important fashion moments.
Lagerfeld originally from Germany, left his country to learn fashion in France and started his career at Balmain. He joined Chanel in 1983, having on his account designs for Chloe, Fendi and others luxury brands. As a face of Chanel for 36 year he become iconic fashion creator and transformed Chanel into the timeless fashion house we know today.
Although at the beginning of his adventure with Chanel he didn’t wow the critics, with time he transformed this fashion house in one of the best selling brands in the world. He transformed classic tailored tweed suit and little black dress from Coco Chanel, giving them new life and paying more attention to accessories. Chanel became brand that every one want to have in his wardrobe.
He was also the first designer to collaborate with H&M in 2004. And he showed collection inspired in his unique monochrome look. Lagerfeld was famous not just for his designs, but for jaw-dropping sets. Each fashion show was a new world of experiences, you could never expect where he will take you. There were space ships, beach, futuristic inspirations, even supermarket.
Without any doubt he was one of the most influential fashion designers ever! True inspiration.
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Karl Lagerfeld, el legendario diseñador de Chanel falleció ayer en París, terminando una era y dejándonos con unos diseños icónicos y momentos que recordaremos para siempre. A continuación podrás disfrutar de sus mejores creaciones y momentos de moda.
Lagerfeld, originario de Alemania, dejó su país para aprender moda en Francia y comenzó su carrera en Balmain. Se unió a Chanel en 1983, teniendo en su cuenta diseños para Chloe, Fendi y otras marcas de lujo. Como rostro de Chanel durante 36 años, se convirtió en un creador de moda icónico y transformó a Chanel en la casa de moda atemporal que hoy conocemos.
Aunque al comienzo de su aventura con Chanel no impresionó a los críticos, con el tiempo transformó esta casa de moda en una de las marcas mejor vendidas del mundo, un imperio. Transformó el clásico traje de tweed a medida y el pequeño vestido negro de Coco Chanel, dándoles una nueva vida y prestando más atención a los accesorios. Chanel se convirtió en la marca que todos quieren tener en su vestuario.
Adicionalmente fue el primer diseñador en colaborar con H&M en 2004. Y mostró una colección inspirada en su característico aspecto monocromático.
Lagerfeld era famoso no solo por sus diseños, sino también por sus asombrosos sets. Cada desfile era un nuevo mundo de experiencias, nunca se sabía dónde nos llevará su imaginación. Pudimos ver escenarios de naves espaciales, playa artificial, inspiraciones futuristas, incluso supermercado.
¡Sin duda alguna, fue uno de los diseñadores de moda más influyentes de la historia! La verdadera inspiración.
Karl Lagerfeld in 1954 winning best coat award at the Woolmark prize. Photo by Getty Images
Lagerfeld prepares backstage for his debut Chanel show in 1983.
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Naomi Campbell at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter show in 1989 in a tailored look with caged details.
Chanel fall 1991, phot by Victor Virgele, Getty Images
Chanel spring 1994, Photo by Getty Images
Linda Evangelista made a statement with a sparkling suit jacket, tight bike shorts, and a surfboard at the Spring/Summer 1990 show.
Feminist rally for the grand finale of his Spring 2015 show at Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Getty Images
Keira Knightley struck a distinctive silhouette in this Chanel dress, which she wore to Paris Fashion Week in 2014 to attend the brand’s autumn/winter show.
Fall 2014 show in the “Chanel Shopping Center.” Photo by Getty Images
Chanel cruise 2016, Lily Rose Depp in a breathtaking pink ruffled gown. Photo by Thomas Concordia, Wireimage
Kendall Jenner in sequin and feathered gown Spring 2017 Haute Couture show. Photo by Getty Images
Chanel haute couture spring/summer 2019. Photo by Getty Images
