Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019) - Chanel Croisière 1996-1997/21 und 23

Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019), Chanel Cruise 1996-1997/21 and 23, 1996.

Two photolithographs, 40.5 x 29 cm, titled on the plate.

The photograph comes from a rare Chanel portfolio, which was sent to top buyers as a presentation of the new collection "Chanel Cruise 1996-1997". All photos are arranged and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. The star model in this portfolio is the then 21-year-old Guinevere van Seenus from the USA.

About
Karl Lagerfeld (born September 10, 1933 in Hamburg; died February 19, 2019 in Paris) was not only one of the most important fashion designers of his time, but also a visionary fashion photographer. With his camera, he staged the aesthetics of luxury fashion in an unparalleled way and shaped the visual language of leading brands such as Chanel, Fendi and his own line "Karl Lagerfeld".
His passion for photography sparked in 1987, when he began to photograph Chanel's advertising campaigns himself. Lagerfeld combined artistic perfection with an avant-garde perspective in his images. His works were published in renowned magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Numéro. He also photographed numerous celebrities and created artistic editorials that often wrote fashion history.
Particularly known are his black-and-white photographs, which radiate elegance and timelessness. His works have been exhibited worldwide in galleries and museums, including the Paris Pinacothèque and Villa Noailles.
Lagerfeld's influence on fashion photography remains unforgettable. He not only designed fashion, but captured its essence in images and created a new dimension of the connection between fashion and art.