Iconic Dresses that Define Karl Lagerfeld
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Legends never die. They live in our memories through their inspirational body of work. Karl Lagerfeld who recently left us for his onward journey, had once said: “Don’t dress to kill, dress to survive.” His passion for designing made him achieve more thIconic Dresses that Define Karl Lagerfeld
Legends never die. They live in our memories through their inspirational body of work. Karl Lagerfeld who recently left us for his onward journey, had once said: “Don’t dress to kill, dress to survive.” His passion for designing made him achieve more than he ever would have imagined, for himself. Some of his creations have outlived the time and domain they were designed in. A few of such iconic creations of Karl Lagerfeld have been curated here.Choupette the Cat CollectionThe first iconic design that’s so ‘Karl Lagerfeld’ is the Choupette-based collection. The designs were personal and completely owned by Lagerfeld as Choupette was Karl’s pet cat and the cat had been used as a subject for his design. The 2014 Monster Choupette collection had leather cat collar featuring studs and rouge lips.Chloe's Spring-summer Ready-to-wearChloe's spring-summer ready-to-wear collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld in Paris in the year 1981 was iconic. The big hat and a wide belt made the striped pant suit both formal and casual. The collection had another Chloe guitar dress showcased on the runway. The back of the dress was in the shape of a guitar.Chanel Show in 1987Another unique silk dress in baby pink that the model Ines de la Fressange wore during a Chanel show in 1987 in Paris stood out in the collection. It is also one of Lagerfeld’s most popular designs.Ice Cream PumpsThe most iconic of all of Karl Lagerfeld’s creation is Ice Cream Pumps that he designed for Melissa Brazil in the year 2013. The brand is known for its fashion-forward plastic shoes. The normal pumps had quite a unique heels in the shape and color of an “ice cream” with its cone. The creation was also launched in various other colors apart from orange cone and white cream.Hula Hoop BagChanel launched a Hula Hoop beach bag during its Spring 2013 show. The Chanel bag was set in a big hula hoop that worked as a handle. The extraordinary design was the vision of Lagerfeld.Chloe ‘s Spring/Summer Ready-to-wear Collection 1994The mauve-pink dress worn by Model Naomi Campbell during Chloe’s spring/summer ready-to-wear collection in 1994 was also created by Lagerfeld and is remembered till today.Chanel Metiers D'Art 2018/2019Janelle Monae wore the iconic Lagerfeld's Metiers D'Art collection exhibited during 2018 show. The interesting piece of clothing in black and shimmery olive became one of the most talked about designs of Lagerfeld.Chanel Spring/Summer 2014 Haute CoutureThe collection was different from what was shown until then. Lagerfeld had kept it simple and light. It was all about long dresses, short jackets, and sneakers coming together and worn together. The subtleness of the designs in silver, white, and toned-down colors was the highlight of the collection.Dress that Ines de la Fressange WoreThe iconic dress with embellishments which appeared to be crystals and stones worn by the then top model Ines de la Fressange in the '80s was also one of Lagerfeld’s unique creations.Chanel’s Spring/Summer Couture 1991 ShowThe masterpiece creation by Lagerfeld in 1991 in dark wine color which was worn by Model Emma Sojberg on the runway for Chanel’s spring/summer couture show is also one of Lagerfeld’s legendary dresses. The dress was much ahead of its time in terms of its design.Chanel Spring 2017 Haute CoutureThe pink fully ruffled ensemble worn by Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily Rose Depp during the Spring 2017 Haute Couture collection showcased by Chanel is also regarded as Lagerfeld’s magnum opus.Naomi Campbell in Fendi’s Spring/Summer 1992 collectionCampbell also modelled Lagerfeld’s another iconic outfit during Fendi’s spring/summer 1992 collection show. The barely there dress was highly accessorized.The Chanel Bikini from 1996The Chanel bikini donned by a model during the brand’s spring/summer 1996 show was also one of Lagerfeld’s iconic creations.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the iconic dresses. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more

