Who Was Karl Lagerfeld & When Did He Die? 5 Things to Know About the Late Designer
justjared.comIt’s the night of the 2023 Met Gala, and it’s all about the late Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most influential fashion designers of all time.
The accompanying exhibition is called Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, and it “pays tribute to the prolific designer, who helmed major fashion houses including Chanel, Fendi, and Chloé,” via Vogue.
The designer passed away on February 19, 2019, in Paris, France, at the age of 85. The exact cause of his death was not disclosed at the time, but it was reported that he had been ill for several weeks prior to his passing. Sébastien Jondeau, Karl Lagerfeld’s longtime bodyguard and personal assistant, later wrote in his book about the designer’s battle with pancreatic cancer in great detail.
Known for his innovative designs, signature style, and controversial remarks, Karl Lagerfeld was a larger-than-life figure in the fashion industry. Here are five facts to know about the legendary designer…
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