Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld (German: Karl Lagerfeld, September 10, 1933 - February 19, 2019), whose full name is Karl Otto Lagerfeld, was a German fashion creative director, fashion designer, artist, photographer and caricature painter living in Paris, France. He has worked in many fields and has collaborated with many fashion and art brands. He is most famous for serving as the leading designer and creative director of the top French fashion brand Chanel, a position he held from 1983 until his death; he is also the creative director of Fendi, an Italian fur and leather fashion brand, and his own namesake fashion brand. He has also served as chief designer for French fashion brand Chloé in the past. Lagerfeld has a profound influence in the fashion and art circles. He has cooperated with various fashion brands to carry out different art-related projects. He is known as the "Fashion Emperor" and the "Caesar of the Fashion Industry". Most Chinese media call him "Lafayette". His signature white hair, black sunglasses, fingerless gloves and high, straight and detachable collar are all his trademarks.