Karl Lagerfeld, Iconic fashion designer dies at the age of 85
Karl Lagerfeld, Iconic fashion designer dies at the age of 85
Karl Lagerfeld dies at the age of 85 in Paris on Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019, following a short illness. Karl Lagerfeld with his trademark white ponytail was as famous as the fashion houses he led. The creative designer of Chanel and Fendi was a big name in the fashion industry because of his modern twist to fashion and design. Pairing up with huge stars and celebrities he also launched the careers of many supermodels. Although Karl was adored for his creative and artistic work in the fashion industry he was also a controversial figure away from it. He was often regarded as “catty”, “bitchy”, “acid-tongued and superficial” and “controversial” by various publications because of his upfront and outright way of speaking.
Many big names in the fashion industry were quick to show their support and condolences:
