Karl Lagerfeld left an indelible impression on the fashion world, but his legacy also includes a number of outstanding quotes delivered over the years.Operating as creative director of Chanel for 36 years and simultaneously holding the same job at Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld kept working until his death at the age of 85. During his career, Lagerfeld became an instantly recognizable face for many, and did not shy away from issuing statements — profound and blunt.Known for his wit and wisdom, the designer had once famously said: “I am very much down to Earth. Just not this earth.” The German-born fashion designer was also heavily influenced by his mother during his childhood. Lagerfeld described his childhood by saying, “When I was four, I asked my mother for a valet for my birthday.”When it came to personal fashion choices Lagerfeld had a few lifelong constants such as fingerless gloves. Working as a designer, however, Lagerfeld always focused on the ever-changing nature of fashion and stated: “Improvise. Become more creative. Not because you have to, but because you want to. Evolution is the secret for the next step.”Lagerfeld also made no secret about quickly forgetting his own work in the quote: “I have a sort of Alzheimer’s for my own work.” As for the business surrounding fashion, he stated: “We created a product nobody needs, but people want. If you need an ugly old car, it can wait, but if you want a new fashion item, it cannot wait.” Adored in the fashion industry for his iconic designs, Lagerfeld was known for reinventions. Speaking about his legacy, he said: “I’ve always known that I was made to live this way, that I would be this sort of legend.”Click on the slideshow to check photos of Karl Lagerfeld and his work at Chanel.http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin  Read more