Lagerfelds

With his strong German jaw, pulled-back ponytail, crisp oxford collar, and impenetrable aviator frames, Lagerfeld himself acts as a sort of guide for visitors through each of the hotel’s spaces: his iconic silhouette pops up in art…

While the world remembers Karl Lagerfeld through his created persona, his close friends and companions remember him more intimately. “Karl became this sort of icon and rockstar through this look that he called the ‘dolly’ or the ‘puppet’…

For her appearance at the Met Gala this year, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh turned to Karl Lagerfeld’s namesake brand for a couture creation. The Everything Everywhere All At Once star’s look lifted direct inspiration from Lagerfeld’s austere…

While glamour strutted around at the Met Gala last night, the real cat, Choupettethat was almost always seen with Karl Lagerfeld was missing. She did not turn up at all, though most had expected that she would make an appearance. The only…

Karl Lagerfeld once described wearing sweatpants as a “sign of defeat,” but that didn’t stop Irina Shayk from changing into a tracksuit to hit the after-parties following the 2023 Met Gala. The supermodel swerved the visible lingerie vibe…

In Barbet Schroeder’s controversial 1975 film Maîtresse, Ariane’s (Bulle Ogier’s) clothes perfectly represent her split life. Just as her flat is divided between a conventional upper level and a state-of-the-art dungeon where she conducts…

To ensure the overall look would read “more beauty, less costume,” makeup artist Ernesto Casillas chose to keep a light hand. “We wanted the makeup to read feline, but still soft and pretty,” says Casillas. “Doja and I agreed that we needed…

Another exciting offering is the limited-edition Karl Lagerfeld Bearbrick, created in the designer’s own likeness and available for the first time in the United States. An edition of 2,000, the initial batch of 1,000 Bearbricks was made…

A man who adopted a persona to navigate his way through public life, Karl Lagerfeld was one of the most famous—and most elusive—people on the planet. He continues to be the subject of intense fascination, inspiring the Costume Institute’s…

In a brand-new “Life in Looks” video, Vogue editor Anna Wintour reflects on some of the most memorable and innovative designs by late designer Karl Lagerfeld, as seen in the pages of the magazine. Wintour is more than equipped to speak on…