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Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion designer and photographer

He once famously declared that sweatpants are a sign of defeat, signaling that a person who buys a pair has lost control of his life. His signature look entails a black blazer and white shirt with the collar turned up and sunglasses. Lagerfeld was born in 1933 in Hamburg. He has been the creative director of Chanel since 1983.

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Arts and culture stars who died in 2019 26.12.2019

Karl Lagerfeld, Toni Morrison and Bruno Ganz were among the famous people who died in 2019. A look back in pictures.
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Karl Lagerfeld cremated in France 23.02.2019

Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld has been cremated in Nanterre, west of Paris, in a "very private" ceremony. The Hamburg-born designer, who was a brand in his own right, died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
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Inside Europe: The 'bon mots' of Karl Lagerfeld 22.02.2019

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld died this week in Paris. He became a sort of honorary Frenchman, directing the Chanel fashion house for over thirty years. Known for pampering his Persian cat Choupette, he was also well-known for a catty sense of humor. John Laurenson has been sampling some of the 'bons mots' and outrageous aphorisms of the last giant of fashion in this Postcard from Paris.

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Inside Europe 21.02.2019 22.02.2019

Teenage Islamic State bride wants to go home to Britain – Germany and returning jihadi fighters – Falling living standards in Russia - The bon mots of Karl Lagerfeld – A political scandal in Poland – War of ‘food terrorism’ in Turkey - Protests against US nukes at Belgian military base - Migrant workers picking fruit and veg in the fields of Italy get a raw deal.

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High Five: 5 of Karl Lagerfeld's most outrageous comments 19.02.2019

Whether it's about models, cats or sweatpants — no one knew just what outrageous comment fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld would utter next. Here is a roundup of our favorites.
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German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies age 85 19.02.2019

Chanel's leading designer for 30 years, Karl Lagerfeld was a brand in his own right with an unmistakable look and outrageous comments. The German-born designer has died at the age of 85.
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5 European stars who hate Christmas 12.12.2017

Christmas: stressful kitsch and bad presents? If you feel this way about the celebration, you have something in common with these five celebrities.
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Karl Lagerfeld evokes Holocaust to bash Germany's Angela Merkel on refugees 14.11.2017

The German fashion designer has criticized the "pastor's daughter" for opening Germany to "millions" of migrants. France's media regulator has launched a probe after he made the remarks on a popular French talk show.
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Claudia Schiffer: 30 years as a supermodel 21.08.2017

German-born supermodel Claudia Schiffer stood at the pinnacle of the fashion world during modeling's golden age. It was a chance encounter in a disco that allowed the shy German to be introduced to the world.
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Paris haute couture week shows changing face of high fashion 02.07.2017

Paris haute couture fashion week has kicked off with designs ranging from copper-frilled skirts to garbage bag gowns. The inclusion of ready-to-wear brands shows the high fashion event is broadening its horizons.
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5 individuals who were once Karl Lagerfeld's muses 18.11.2016

The German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has impeccable taste. Over the years, he has found inspiration in these five individuals - some more surprising than others.

A stylish revolution in Cuba 04.05.2016

French fashion house Chanel debuted its latest Cruise Collection in communist Cuba. It was the first international fashion show since the revolution more than 50 years ago. Karl Lagerfeld showed his designs on a famous promenade in the middle of Havana. The event is just furthre proof of how Cuba is opening up economically.
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Fashion icon Chanel 28.01.2016

Coco Chanel's style epitomizes timeless elegance. In the 1920s, the French designer changed the world of fashion with her "little black dress". Even today, Chanel is still chic.
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The legend of Coco Chanel 14.04.2014

An exhibition in Hamburg traces French fashion designer Coco Chanel's legend. From an impoverished girl to an iconic figure to a Nazi associate - DW looks at the life of the fashionista in pictures.
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February 2014: DW's culture calendar 31.01.2014

The culture year 2014 has been off to a great start, and February continues in that vein – especially for film fans. Browse through DW's picks of the most important events in February.
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Happy birthday, Karl Lagerfeld! 10.09.2013

On September 10, Germany's most famous fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, is one year older. But whether he was born in 1933, 1935 or 1938 - that's his well-kept secret. Age, however, is not impeding his creativity.
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