Karl Lagerfeld: The Icon Behind the Iconic Beauty
The Karl Lagerfeld exhibit at The Met is an immersion not only into the iconic designer’s work but also into the world of luxury fashion strongly inspired by his distinct conceptual expressions conveyed over time. Hence the visit to Spring Exhibition Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty Spring Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, was a date the E-Com Fashion team was never to be missed out. The exhibit begins with galleries introducing Lagerfeld’s early career. His ‘through lines’ concept is consistently expressed in his works beginning from the 1950s to his last collection.
Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary German fashion designer, had a profound influence on Chanel during his tenure as creative director for over three decades. He revitalized the brand with a blend of classic elegance and modern creativity, making Chanel a global fashion powerhouse. Lagerfeld's innovative runway shows, bold designs, and reinvention of iconic elements left an indelible mark on the brand. His legacy continues to inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts worldwide, shaping the industry's history and future.
Our favorites are an endless list but here are some we’re delighted to share:
From left: Dress, autumn/winter 1986-87 haute couture: Black silk georgette and silk organza embroidered with chenille yarn and black sequins flecked with gold paint. / Ensemble, autumn/winter 1986-87 haute couture: Jacket of black silk organza embroidered by Lesage with black sequins and trimmed with gold and black bugle beads; skirt of black silk organza embroidered by Lesage with black sequins; necklace of simulated pearls. Courtesy Chanel.
Dress, autumn/winter 1988-89 haute couture: Black silk satin with embroidered strips of black silk velvet applique. Courtesy Chanel.
Dress, autumn/winter 2002 haute couture for House of Chanel: Overdress of gray cashmere knit ; undress of gray silk satin and ivory, beige, and gray silk tulle embroidered with gold, pink, gray, black and white iridescent bugle bead and sequins. Courtesy Chanel.
Ensemble, spring/summer 2014 haute couture: Dress of black silk tulle and black silk charmeuse embroidered by Montex with black, gold and green sequins, black silk tulle, white and copper Lurex strips, and strips of white silk and Lurex plain weave and appliqued by Lemarle with black and white ostrich feathers; belt of black patent leather. Courtesy Chanel.
The Spring Exhibition Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, organized by Andrew Bulton, is open to the public until July 16, 2023 at The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 899 of The Tisch Galleries in Floor 2.
