Lagerfeld, Karl

Lagerfeld, Karl. Born: September 10, 1938 in Hamburg, Germany; immigrated to Paris in 1952. Occupation: Fashion designer and Photographer. Career: Design assistant at Balmain, 1955-58; art director, Patou, 1958-63; freelance designer for Chloe, Krizia, Ballantyne, Timwear, Charles Jourdan, Valentino, Fendi, Cadette, Max Mara and others, from 1964; launched Parfums Lagerfeld, 1975; director of collections and ready-to-wear, Chanel, from 1983; Karl Lagerfeld and KL ready-to-wear firms established in Paris and Germany, 1984; Karl Lagerfeld, S.A. acquired by Chloe parent company, Dunhill Plc. 1992; broke ties with Chloe and Dunhill (part of the Vendome Group), 1997; bought back Karl Lagerfeld S.A., 1997; created fragrances Lagerfeld, for Elizabeth Arden, 1975, Chloe-Lagerfeld, 1978, KL for women, 1983, KL for men, 1984; Lagerfeld Photo, 1990; Sun Moon Stars, 1994; Jako, 1997; Lagerfeld Femme, 2001. He has additionally published a growing collection of photography books, and collaborated with authors, Helmut Lang, Peter Lindbergh, and Madonna. Exhibitions: Karl Lagerfeld: Fotografien, Galerie Hans Mayer, Dusseldorf, 1989.

From the description of Karl Lagerfeld : Artist File. (International Center of Photography). WorldCat record id: 708247908

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