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ONE OF A KIND

Karl Lagerfeld

The Man and His Cat

H A Multinational Fashion Phenomenon

e is a major force in fashion design and photography. He knew early in life where he was going. From an affluent German
His distinctive personal style and vision, recognizable family, Paris adopted him when he moved there with his family’s
by his trademark white hair, black glasses, and high blessing at age 14. Vogue once called him the “unparalleled interpreter
starched collars, has led him to success with well- of the mood of the moment.” To this he aptly comments, “I am not a
known brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel and Fendi. He is credited fortune teller, but a fashion tailor.” His modus operandi is to try to do
to single-handedly have brought Chanel back to the forefront in the what has never been done before. He was the first to take on the mass-
early 80s with ready-to-wear fashion and has never looked back. In fact, market for H&M which led to his 2011 ready-to-wear line representing
at over the age of 80 (he has always been cagey about his real birth date) the luxury and quality of the Lagerfeld style.
he continues to branch out with his own creations under his eponymous
name while fulfilling lifelong contracts with Fendi and Chanel.

Photo: George Pimentel, Divulgacao and Patrick Kovarik.

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