5 curiosities about Karl Lagerfeld, the controversial artist with a genius intuition

2023-05-02 20:52:58Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
5 curiosities about Karl Lagerfeld, the controversial artist with a genius
Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld marked a very precise era with his unmistakable style, his love for certain stylistic elements such as black and white, becoming an icon himself and feeding his legend as a person of sharp comments. We bring you 5 curiosities about the artist who shaped a precise aesthetic, a controversial man with a sharp wit.

1. Karl Lagerfeld and his date of birth

A mystery of his own instigation was his date of birth, he messed up the cards so much that even Wikipedia is unable to clear up the mystery. His motto? "Who cares? I am a creator and I have no age"

2. Connection with the Fendi family

Starting in the 60s he won a permanent contract with the Roman fashion house Fendi and was the one responsible for the success of the logo with two F. Who has attended the brand's first fashion show without him, after his death in 2019, tells of a very long standing ovation and an emotional and heartfelt tribute to the designer.

3. Karl Lagerfeld and the taste of provocation

In 1993 he had hardcore movie star Moana Pozzi parade with other female strippers, causing a stir, scandalizing critics and causing Anna Wintour to quit the show.

4. Genius intuition

Observing the seams of an outer garment worn by a female customer in an elevator, he was surprised to discover that it was an H&M garment. In 2004 he designed an exclusive collection with the brand, while the entire fashion world gave up. The rest is history.

5. Karl Lagerfeld and his problematic considerations

The list is long indeed, his taste for phrasing and scathing sarcasm have often shown him to be insensitive. We mention some of the most infamous statements such as the indisputable phobia of obesity when he called Adele "a little too fat", the classism when he labeled his enemy Yves Saint Laurent as "a provincial" and the expulsion of Robin Givhan from the front row of Chanel.


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