Karl Lagerfeld was and remains an icon in the fashion world. Like a true emperor of the fashion scene, he set fashion trends year after year and turned the Chanel fashion house into a billion-dollar global corporation. At least in the 90s it became clear: What Lagerfeld presents on the catwalk today will be shared by everyone tomorrowgladly worn. We show you his best catwalk looks, his most beautiful Chanel wedding dresses and his chicest evening dresses.
Karl Lagerfeld: The best Chanel looks on the catwalks
1984-1986In 1984, Karl Lagerfeld designed his first collection for Chanel. He sent his models according to the motto: “You have to have style to be able to buy it.”in elegant cocktail dressesonto the catwalk. The inspiration for his creations was Coco Chanel herself.
1992-1993Chanel made a real comeback thanks to Karl Lagerfeld. At that time, the designer chose the supermodel Claudia Schiffer as his muse.
1997Naomi Campbell caused a sensation on the Chanel catwalk with two semi-transparent outfits.
2001According to the motto “Elegance is an attitude to life,” Lagerfeld presented what may be his last classic evening dresses. Over the next ten years, the designer was keen to experiment.
2005Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by his work for the Paris Opera.
In the years between2006 – 2010The designer paid particular attention to the details - feathers, ruffles and fringes adorned his dresses.
In the year2012The focus was on colors: pigeon blue, pink and orange were among the important trends this year.
2013Karl Lagerfeld celebrated the return of patchwork and skillfully combined fabrics, patterns and colors.
In the year2014the designer presented his “Rainbow” collection, which was particularly popular. The colorful clothing was perfect for the upcoming spring-summer season.
In the year2015The designer proved that his two-piece suits are not just for the office and transformed them into real statement pieces.
In the year2017Opulent robes were the highlight in his collections. 3D applications, ruffles and fringes set accents.
In 2018, Lagerfeld women's fashion impressed with high-quality manufacturing and creative material combinations. His last collection followed in January 2019. Clear cuts, muted colors and the Chanel logo ensured an elegant yet classic look.
Fashion Shows: The Backdrops
No fashion show is complete without the right backdrops. Karl Lagerfeld knew this because he always tried to surprise and surprise his audienceto take you into a magical world during the fashion show. No wonder that he was also considered a role model for numerous young designers in this area.
For the Chanel fashion show in 2019, Lagerfeld transformed the catwalk into a garden.
In 2017, a miniature Eiffel Tower graced the catwalk.
For the spring-summer fashion show, Lagerfeld was inspired by a mountain range in China.
For the Fall/Winter 2015 fashion show, he transformed the catwalk into a casino. Stars like Julianne Moore played poker there.
In 2019, the Chanel show took place at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
The designer booked a real airport hall for the cruise fashion show in 2009.
For the fashion show in 2011, Lagerfeld recreated a castle in India.
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel: These handbags are real classics
Chanel bags are very popular. Their chic, timeless design and high-quality manufacturing have become the trademark of the world-famous fashion house.
The classic Chanel handbag is an absolute eye-catcher and can be combined with both everyday and elegant outfits.
Did you know that Lagerfeld also launched bags for digital cameras? The variant pictured above is an absolute must-have for real fans of the brand.
DieBelt bag is this yeartotally trendy. Lagerfeld turned them into a stylish accessory.
Pure glamor – this is how the round clutch from Chanel can be described. Richly decorated with crystals, the handbag is the perfect complement to the evening dress.
The red bucket bag from Chanel is also one of the absolute classics. Also like the black shoulder bag below, which presents an exciting combination of leather and patent.
His new bag collection
Karl Lagerfeld didn't just design handbags for the fashion brand Chanel. He also launched his own collection, which was particularly popular. The models look modern and are presented in cheerful colors. No wonder stars like Gigi Hadid love wearing them so much. We give you an overview of the chic handbags:
The top Chanel dresses on the red carpet
From Keira Knightly to Blake Lively to Julianne Moor: celebrities loved Karl Lagerfeld. We show you the best Chanel looks from the red carpet. Pictured above - Blake Lively wore Chanel to Cannes in 2014 and Anna Wintour chose a Lagerfeld gown for her appearance at the Met Gala in New York in 2015.
Julianne Moore won an Oscar in 2015 and wore a Chanel gown to the awards ceremony. Keira Knightley also appeared in Chanel at the Golden Globes awards ceremony that same year.
Lily Rose Depp was considered one of Lagerfeld's muses, wearing a tight white Chanel evening dress to the Met Gala in 2016. Also in 2016, actress Kristen Dunst received an award in the UK and wore a Chanel dress to the occasion.
In 2017, evening dresses with metallic accents were all the rage. Emma Stone and Cara Delevingne both chose Chanel eveningwear for their appearances.
Margot Robbie and Janelle Mona chose Chanel dresses in 2019.
Nicole Kidman and Yara Shahidi wore two vintage Chanel evening dresses in white.
Chanel's bridal fashion over the years
Claudia Schiffer was one of the famous designer's most famous muses and has worn the wedding dress at the end of the show several times over the 90 years.
In 1993 and 1995, the German model presented two of the brand's most popular princess dresses.
Long before Meghan Markle wore a minimalist wedding dress, Lagerfeld had designed and presented one. A few years later, Linda Evangelista wore a futuristic two-piece suit with a long veil.
In 2008, the designer presented a wedding dress with a cape on the Chanel catwalk for the first time.
Lara Stone wore a playful rockabilly wedding dress in 2008 and her colleague, Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw, wore a girly lace long-sleeved wedding dress two years later.
In 2012, Lagerfeld presented a stunning wedding dress for the winter season.
Two years later, Cara Delevingne showed a futuristic bridal gown made from a semi-sheer, glittering fabric.
Lagerfeld sent Kendall Jenner down the runway in a two-piece suit in 2015, and his muse - Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis' daughter - Lily Rose wore a pink ball gown in 2017.
