Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019) - Esther, 1998

Author: Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019)
Title: Esther, 1998

Photolithography vintage; author credit printed on verso

Size: 35.7x29 cm
Image Size: 33.9x27.2 cm

Condition: Fine (see picture for details)

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About the author: Karl Lagerfeld is a well-known fashion designer, and the head of fashion houses Chanel and Fendi, as well as the founder of his own label. In 1958, he became chief designer for the house of Jean Patou, where he worked until 1963. He then became a freelance designer, creating fur collections for Fendi and the first fragrance for French fashion house Chloe. He also launched his own fragrance, Lagerfeld for Men, and, later, KL and KL Homme.
In 1983, Lagerfeld became the creative director and head designer for Chanel, where he shook up the fashion world by creating his own ready-to-wear line called Karl Lagerfeld, along with a lower-priced sporty line, KL. In 1987, he received France’s Golden Thimble award for his Chanel haute couture collection. In 1992, Lagerfeld returned to Chloe, where his first collection was an enormous critical success. During this time, Lagerfeld launched his own label, which developed a reputation for high quality fit at affordable prices.

In 1997, Lagerfeld stepped down from his position as chief designer at Chloe in order to concentrate more on his own signature line. In 2005, Lagerfeld sold his label to Tommy Hilfiger.

In addition to his work in fashion, he has created costumes for La Scala in Milan, and for films such as The Sun Also Rises, Babette’s Feast, Viva le Vie, and Le General de L’Armee Morte. He has also worked in the field of decorative art, restoring a number of old mansions, including the Chateau de Penhoët in Brittany. He is also an accomplished photographer, shooting fashion advertisements for both Chanel and for his House of Lagerfeld.