More than a mere tastemaker, Karl Lagerfeld devoted himself to the continual pursuit of chic. “My life and my job,” the designer once said, “is to forget myself.” During his five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and many others, Lagerfeld was a quintessential chameleon, ever evolving to embody the times.
An outsize, instantly recognizable personality — his ponytail powdered like an 18th-century viscount, his eyes perpetually shielded by dark glasses, wearing fistfuls of chunky silver jewels — Lagerfeld was, above all, an avatar of style.
Born in Hamburg (in 1933, ’35, or ’38 by varying accounts), Karl Lagerfeld packed his bags for Paris in 1954. His design for a coat won him the International Wool Secretariat and landed him a job with the celebrated couturier Pierre Balmain. He went on to become the designer of Jean Patou, eventually realizing that his seemingly endless ideas could fuel a career as a designer-for-hire. As such, Lagerfeld lent his vision to everyone from Loewe and Max Mara to Krizia and Charles Jourdan, nimbly moving among a diverse range of styles. It was an unprecedented way of working in the days when freelance was still a dirty word.
During the late ’60s and ’70s, he refashioned Chloé to reflect the free spirit of the day and, beginning in 1965, joined forces with the Fendi family, taking it from sleepy furrier to fashion’s haute-est stratum. Because of his track record for reviving and reimagining brands that had grown stagnant, in 1983 Lagerfeld was handed the reins at Chanel, which had been gathering dust since its founder’s heyday.
From Lagerfeld's first Chanel collection, he injected the venerable house with a frisson of modernity. He riffed on its iconography — tweed skirt suits, pearls, camellias — accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. Despite producing eight collections a year for Chanel, as well as four to five for Fendi, Lagerfeld never faltered in proposing new ideas each time he put pencil to paper.
Lagerfeld’s collections for Chanel, in particular, displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. From Watteau (Spring/Summer 1985 couture) and Serge Roche (Spring/Summer 1990 ready-to-wear) to hip-hop fly girls (Fall/Winter 1991 ready-to-wear), surfers (Spring/Summer 2003 ready-to-wear) and ancient Egypt (Pre-Fall 2019), Lagerfeld used each season’s inspiration to conceive Chanel’s signatures anew.
Browse a collection of sophisticated designs by Karl Lagerfeld on 1stDibs, including handbags and evening gowns for Chanel, vintage cocktail dresses for Chloé and more.
CHANEL 08P Vintage metallic lambskin leather rib trim hooded zip jacket FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08P Vintage metallic lambskin leather rib trim hooded zip jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00153 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08P Material: Lambskin Leathe...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Lipstick Red Boiled Wool Cocoon Vintage Cape Kimono Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 80s vintage KARL LAGERFELD lipstick red and black boiled wool and velvet cocoon cape / kimono jacket ! Features soft red boiled wool, with black velvet trim. Open front can acco...
CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M Reference: GIYG/A00346 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05P - Runway Material: Polyamide, ...
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Honey Brown Genuine Mink Oversized Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Karl Lagerfeld coat from the 1980s is cut in an oversized, straight silhouette. Crafted in genuine mink fur in a rich honey tone, the coat features a wide notched collar and tur...
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Reversible Mink Fur Full-Length Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Fendi ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Fabric: Mink ▪ Size: M/L ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft ---...
rare CHANEL 2017 Astronaut print sleeve black cotton zip up hoodie FR46 2XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2017 Astronaut print sleeve black cotton zip up hoodie FR46 2XL Reference: YIKK/A00302 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017 Material: Cot...
CHANEL SPORTS 09P black technical knit embroidered logo zip-up jacket FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL SPORTS 09P black technical knit embroidered logo zip-up jacket FR40 L Reference: TGAS/G00008 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Sports 09P Material: Cotton, Bl...
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 17A Paris Cosmopolite black tweed CC button 4-pocket belted coat FR44 XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 17A Paris Cosmopolite black tweed CC button 4-pocket belted coat FR44 XL Reference: BMPA/A00175 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 17A Paris Cosmopolite Metie...
$950Sale Price|47% Off
Karl Lagerfeld Dramatic Red Wool Dolman Sleeve Semi Full Skirt Coat 10 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Lagerfeld dramatic red wool dolman sleeve, yoke waist, full skirt maxi coat marked size 10 from the 1980s. Statement making, this coat has military flair. Double breasted with w...
1980's CHLOE by KARL LAGERFELD herringbone cashmere coat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft taupe and cream herringbone coat made of cashmere with hematite toned buttons designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to the 1980's. There is no size label but this be...
rare CHANEL black sheer silk Victorian ruffle collar zip up bomber jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL black sheer silk Victorian ruffle collar zip up bomber jacket Reference: BMPA/A00259 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 16A Metiers d'Art Paris-Rome Look ...
CHANEL 2015 Runway black cotton diagonal corded contrast satin piped coat FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2015 Runway black cotton diagonal corded contrast satin piped duster coat FR36 S Reference: VNWG/A00015 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Spring/Summer 2015 R...
FENDI Black Leather Silver & Gold Metal Chain Fringe Moto Mandarin Collar Jacket
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fendi black leather metal chain fringe moto jacket designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Silver and gold-toned looped metal snake chain fringe along front and...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Vintage dark indigo denim CC logo buttons blazer
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage dark indigo denim CC logo buttons blazer Reference: KNLM/A00359 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Denim Color: Blue, Silver Pattern: Solid Extra Details...
rare CHANEL 12P gold navy tweed CC pocket double breast schoolboy jacket FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 12P gold navy tweed CC pocket double breast schoolboy jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00381 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 12P - Spring Summer 2012 Mat...
CHANEL 11A Runway red black wool tweed CC logo toggle button duffel coat FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 11A Runway red black wool tweed CC logo toggle button duffel coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00758 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall Winter 2011-12 - Runway...
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Blue and Black Double Breasted Cocoon Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great Karl Lagerfeld cocoon style coat from the 1980s. Royal blue wool with contrasting black velvet over sized shawl collar, cuffs and demi lune faux pocket flaps. Double breasted w...
Runway CHANEL Paris London Metier D'art Lesage Punk cashmere coat FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Paris London Metier D'art Lesage Punk cashmere coat FR40 Reference: BMPA/A00153 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A - Runway Material: Wool, Cashmere...
F/W 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Open-Front Plunging Navy Wool Coat Dress F36
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Karl Lagerfeld navy wool coat dress from the Fall/Winter 1994 collection features a bold open-front design with a plunging neckline. The tailored silhouette includes sharp lapel...
CHANEL Reversible black white wool tweed CC logo padded puffer jacket FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Reversible black white wool tweed CC logo padded puffer jacket FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00090 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Wool, Blend Color: White, Black P...
rare CHANEL 2015 Runway Edelweiss flower embroidery circle pocket wool coat FR42
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2015 Runway Edelweiss flower embroidery circle pocket wool coat FR42 Reference: BMPA/A00262 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P51886W056888 Collection: 15A Me...
CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS Reference: BMPA/A00209 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 13K Material: Wool, Nylon Color: Bl...
FENDI 1990s Vintage black cotton nylon FF Zucca monogram belted trench coat IT40
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI 1990s Vintage black cotton nylon FF Zucca monogram belted trench coat IT40 S Reference: DYTG/A00117 Brand: Fendi Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 1990s Circa Material: Cott...
CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS Reference: JACG/A00022 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure:...
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 10A Paris Shanghai Runway black metallic checked qipao coat FR40 Reference: BMPA/A00270 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P38768V27959 Collection: 10A Metier 'Art ...
CHANEL 2010 Karl Lagerfeld Runway black cream silk trim collar crop coat FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2010 Karl Lagerfeld Runway black cream silk trim collar cropped coat FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00551 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 10P - Runway Material: Co...
KARL LAGERFELD Chest Size L Black Faux Fur Boucle Polyester Overcoat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Karl Lagerfeld overcoat blends luxury with a modern edge. Featuring a striking black faux wool boucle texture and a bold oversized lapel, this piece offers a sophisticated, cozy silh...
Unused blue iris mink fur coat with a hood size 8 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Brand new luxurious Iris mink fur coat Condition: Brand New Closure: Buttons Color: Iris mink Material: Iris Mink Garment type: Coat Sleeves: Straight P...
$2,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT42 / US8
F/W 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Green Yellow Oversized Plaid Tweed Coat IT42
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous multicolor plaid tweed Gianni Versace oversized coat designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1991 collection, coats made from the same tweed debuted on...
1990s Krizia Vintage Size 8 / 10 Light Blue Jean Denim Glitter Moto Biker Jacket
By Krizia, Krizia Jeans
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazingly chic vintage early 90s KRIZIA blue jean 'glitter' moto jacket! Features a light blue sandblasted denim, with an allover glitter coating (hard to see in photos, but amazing ...
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Red and Gold Metallic Silk Brocade coat with Ostrich
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Red and gold silk brocade coat from 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier. silky and soft Ostrich feather on collar and sleeve. Coat is lined in gray silk. Coat is in excellent conditi...
1930S Cream Metallic Wool Blend Crochet Lace Sleeved Ermine Fur Coat
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Metallic Wool Blend Crochet Lace Sleeved Ermine Fur Coat
$586
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat with black velvet collar, cuffs and edging probably from the Fall 1992 ready-to-wear...
$1,705
Size: 40 IT / 36 D / 8 GB / 6 USA
MOSCHINO COUTURE! Multi-Coloured Hand-Decorated Silk Bomber Jacket, S/S 1991
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
$1,293
Size: 44 IT / 40 D / 12 GB / 10 USA
A/W 1988-89 Moschino Cheap & Chic Off-White Laurel Design Padded Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
NWT S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Baby Blue Metallic Crinkled Lamé Medusa Coat 6
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare blue metallic crinkled lamé Gianni Versace Couture coat, designed by Gianni Versace. This rare piece cannot be found on a ready-to-wear runway, but the fabric debut...
Gianni Versace c. 1990 Bondage Leather Belted Knee-Length Black Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace c. 1990 Bondage Leather Belted Knee-Length Black Jacket Coat IT 44 Black Gianni Versace leather knee-length coat featuring four flap pockets ...
$237Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Medium
New With Tags Kenneth Cole Poppy Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium
By Kenneth Cole
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Cole Beige Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium Kenneth Cole Coat Brand New w/ Tags * Stunning in Poppy, dark Coral * Sateen Overall Look and Feel * Silver and Tortoi...
Vivienne Westwood Plaid Jacket 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black, grey and tan plaid wool jacket by Vivienne Westwood from her red label collection. It is double breasted with signature orb etched tan colored buttons along the front...
Runway CHANEL Paris London Metier D'art Lesage Punk cashmere coat FR40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Paris London Metier D'art Lesage Punk cashmere coat FR40 Reference: BMPA/A00153 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A - Runway Material: Wool, Cashmere...
CHANEL 2015 Karl Lagerfeld 100% cashmere black double CC pockets hoodie FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2015 Karl Lagerfeld 100% cashmere black double CC pockets hoodie FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00255 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Pre-fall 2015 Material: Cash...
CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Runway cream crochet knit black silk trim cardigan coat FR38 M Reference: GIYG/A00346 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05P - Runway Material: Polyamide, ...
CHANEL 08P Vintage metallic lambskin leather rib trim hooded zip jacket FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08P Vintage metallic lambskin leather rib trim hooded zip jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00153 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08P Material: Lambskin Leathe...
CHANEL black silk satin crepe 4 pockets gold high collar mandarin jacket FR42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black silk satin crepe 4 pockets gold high collar mandarin jacket FR42 Reference: BMPA/A00019 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Others Color: Black Pattern: Sol...
CHANEL 11A Fantasy Tweed black silver checkered asymmetric collar jacket FR44 XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 11A Fantasy Tweed black silver checkered asymmetric collar jacket FR44 XL Reference: BMPA/A00185 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 11A Material: Wool, Blend C...
CHANEL lattice lacquered tweed bead embellished Lion CC button jacket FR42 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL lattice lacquered tweed bead embellished Lion CC button jacket FR42 L Reference: BMPA/A00180 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P36701V26556 Collection: Circa 2009 ...
CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: BMPA/A00199 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15P Act 1 Material: Cotton,...
CHANEL 15K Brasserie Gabrielle Runway cutout PVC braided tweed jacket FR46 2XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15K Brasserie Gabrielle Runway cutout PVC braided tweed jacket FR46 2XL Reference: BMPA/A00204 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: P52630V39321 Collection: 15K Chanel Brasserie...
CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere navy silver CC zip up hooded sweater FR34 XS Reference: JACG/A00022 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Cashmere Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure:...
CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 13K black lurex check tweed Globe CC button high low coat FR36 XS Reference: BMPA/A00209 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 13K Material: Wool, Nylon Color: Bl...
Black simili leather down jacket KARL LAGERFELD
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black simili leather down jacket . Main fabric composition: 100% polyurethane. Branded Lining: polyester and rayon . Filling: 70% duck down and 30% duck feather. Zip closure on the m...