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Karl Lagerfeld

Birthday: September 10, 1933 (85 years) Died: February 19, 2019 (5 years Ago in )

HomeTown: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Karl Lagerfeld was a German designer and creative director behind several fashion brands like Chanel and the Karl Lagerfeld Collection. He was known worldwide for his recognizable white hair and black sunglasses. His success began when he won a design competition’s coat category, which led to a prestigious apprenticeship with Pierre Balmain. Karl Lagerfeld was born on September 10, 1933 in Hamburg, Germany. Karl Lagerfeld died on February 19, 2019 at the age of 85 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Karl Lagerfeld, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Karl Lagerfeld Wiki Table

Stage NameKarl Lagerfeld
Real NameKarl Lagerfeld
Profession(s)Fashion Designer,
BirthdaySeptember 10, 1933
Zodiac SignVirgo
DeathDied on February 19, 2019 (5 years ago) (Age: 85 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceHamburg, Germany
HometownHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
NationalityGerman

Karl Lagerfeld Family and Personal Life

  1. Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany.
  2. Karl Lagerfeld’s birth sign is Virgo.

Karl Lagerfeld Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Karl Lagerfeld? Karl Lagerfeld was a German designer and creative director who was best known for his work with brands like Chanel and his own line, the Karl Lagerfeld Collection.
  2. Early Life: Karl Lagerfeld was born to Otto Lagerfeld, a wealthy businessman who introduced the concept of condensed milk, and Elizabeth Bahlmann. He had a long-term relationship with socialite Jacques de Bascher until de Bascher’s death in 1989.
  3. Weight Loss: In 2001, Karl Lagerfeld lost nearly 100 pounds after claiming that he wanted to wear tighter clothes. He had a diet created specifically for him and became the inspiration behind a book titled The Karl Lagerfeld Diet.
  4. Photography: In 2005, Karl Lagerfeld was the photographer for V magazine’s feature of Mariah Carey.
  5. Popularity: He was recognized worldwide for his unique fashion style and his white hair and black sunglasses.

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