Skip to main content

Karl Lagerfeld

1935 - 2019

He was one of the industry’s truly iconic designers, at the helm of Chanel and Fendi that he helped revitalise, as well as his eponymous brand.

Karl Lagerfeld
News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld

In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld

In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.


Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.

Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.


News & Analysis

In Memory of Karl Lagerfeld

Tim Blanks remembers the celebrated designer.

News & Analysis

In Memory of Karl Lagerfeld

Tim Blanks remembers the celebrated designer.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


News & Analysis

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder

Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

News & Analysis

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder

Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.


News & Analysis

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris

The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.

News & Analysis

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris

The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.


Workplace & Talent

Derek Blasberg’s Tips For Getting Ahead in Fashion

The Missouri-native turned fashion insider and YouTube’s new head of fashion & beauty partnerships shares the secrets to his success.

Workplace & Talent

Derek Blasberg’s Tips For Getting Ahead in Fashion

The Missouri-native turned fashion insider and YouTube’s new head of fashion & beauty partnerships shares the secrets to his success.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Christopher Kane’s Stylist Consultant

Ahead of Christopher Kane’s Autumn/Winter 2019 show in London next week, the brand’s stylist consultant Adonis Kentros shares his career advice.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Christopher Kane’s Stylist Consultant

Ahead of Christopher Kane’s Autumn/Winter 2019 show in London next week, the brand’s stylist consultant Adonis Kentros shares his career advice.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.


News & Analysis

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall

The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.

News & Analysis

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall

The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

The BoF 500 2025 medallion logo