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Karl Lagerfeld

A quiet moment to commemorate the passing of a genius in the fashion world. Karl Lagerfeld, the most prolific designer whose work touched the lives of many women, defined modern luxury fashion with a career that spanned far more than most of his contemporaries. Despite the fickle nature of hemlines and style trends, he firmly maintained the height of Chanel’s brand power to the 21st century as its Creative Director since 1983. He was also the visionary behind Fendi since 1965, in addition to overseeing his own line. How many designers can claim the ability to speak as many languages as they do with fashion branding?

“More than anyone I know, he represents the soul of fashion: restless, forward-looking and voraciously attentive to our changing culture,” Anna Wintour, editor of American Vogue, aptly describes Mr. Lagerfeld. Even in his 80s, he was still designing an average of 14 new collections a year, ranging from couture to the high street, plus collaborations and special projects. “Ideas come to you when you work,” he said backstage before a Fendi show at age 83. I can only hope to grow up to have half his energy.

Season after season, Karl Lagerfeld wowed audiences of Chanel’s runway shows by taking over the Temple of Dendur at the Met Museum in New York and by transforming the Grand Palais in Paris to match his unique vision. Audiences at the Grand Palais have been transported to magical worlds, including a full scale rocket ship that took off as grand finale, a giant lion, a waterfall and a beach complete with splashing waves and lifeguard to look out for the models walking barefoot on the sand.

Click on “Leave a Comment” (top left) to share what magical vision you’d love to come true for you. Thank you for lighting up our world with your ever chic inspiration, Mr. Lagerfeld!

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