RIP Kaiser Karl, you will be missed
With his signature white ponytail and black sunglasses, the creative director of Chanel, Fendi and his own eponymous label, Karl Lagerfeld, was easily one of the most recognizable and powerful figures in the fashion industry.
Even as other designers came and went, Lagerfeld remained a powerhouse through the decades, swiftly adapting to the fast pace with ease and no signs of retirement in sight. He also had a keen sense of humour, and knew how to poke fun at his image, collaborating with many brands and ultimately becoming an icon in his own right.
We take a trip down memory lane and reminisce some of his most iconic collaborations.
(Related: Karl Lagerfeld Dies Aged 85)
1. Karl Lagerfeld for H&M
Believe it or not, there was a time where high street-designer collaborations were the exception and not the norm—and Karl Lagerfeld was way ahead of the curve. Back in November 2004, he was the very first designer to collaborate with Swedish high street giant H&M, creating a menswear and womenswear capsule collection that sold out within minutes. This success ultimately created the precedence for future cross brand collaborations to come.