News about Karl Lagerfeld

Both are tall and elegant. Both were middle-class commoners when they married into their respective royal families. So, perhaps comparisons between  Queen Mary of Denmark and our own Princess of Wales were inevitable. There is more to it than that, however. Both women have a carefully considered approach to style, working within the tight constraints of what is expected from a royal. Mary and Catherine have a shared appreciation, too, of ethical brands and of British designers in particular. According to the late Karl Lagerfeld , the design guru at the helm of Chanel for many years, Australian-born Mary could even have been considered Kate Middleton 's 'big sister' in fashion terms.

Of all the dates on the calendar, it feels fitting that the Chloé show fell on leap day, 29 February, whose rarity always makes it feel highly charged. According to astrologists, the Sun and Saturn united in Aquarius that day, creating a potent energy and a profound shift. It certainly did.

Although Karl was known for his elijk and innovative mind, his creative works, and his burgeoning influence in the fashion industry, the renowned designer also had a turbulent past that presumably resulted from his turbulent childhood, deep-rooted insecurities, and chronic loneliness. On the outside, it may appear that the German-born fashion guru lived a lavish life, lavish parties, glamorous trips, and friendships with some of Hollywood's most influential people. Karl's story is a twisted and tragic tale full of heartbreak and despair, despite being one of the world's most influential designers and having a net worth of about $300 million when he died in 2019 at the age of 85. Since recovering from AIDS in the 1980s, it's been reported that his own mother chained him to his bed to discourage him from binge eating as a youth, but even so, he remained fiercely loyal to his partner and never dated again. He had no children, although he once said he 'loved' children, and by the time of his life, Karl had all his wealth and his beloved cat. It's a sad tale for a man who made so many breakthroughs in the fashion world, but it will be brought to a broader audience thanks to Hulu's forthcoming film, Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, starring Daniel Brühl. FEMAIL recalled Karl's ride from start to finish as the world prepares for the six-episode series, which will premiere on April 10th 2024, while giving some insight into the numerous painful blows he suffered along the way.

Snehal and Jyoti Babani's shared Instagram page, where they post fashion snaps of them sporting exclusive Chanel bags and wearing Hermès bows, has more than 30,000 followers. Since then, the fashion enthusiast sisters grew up in Mumbai, where they're now based, and obtained their first pair of Chanel earrings in middle school - before that, they've gone viral for their glamorous, unique looks. The front row fixtures find innovative ways to showcase their hard-to-find designs, and they showed FEMAIL some of their favorite exclusive pieces and their march to fashion week.

The Gabon junta seized the glamorous Parisian mansion, which is located on the capital's Left Bank, last summer and has now decided to list it for €200 million to finance infrastructure. Gabon's state acquired the property in 2010 for almost €100 million, with the intention of it serving as a base for a Gabonese diplomatic mission and a French economic bureau. However, it is believed to have been used as a personal residence by the Bongos, the turbulent dynasty that ruled Gabon for five decades before being overthrown in August 2023.

Vittoria Ceretti's temperatures shot as she posed for a stunning photo shoot for ELLE magazine's March issue. In her interview, the model, 25, who is dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio, 49, discussed some fashion industry trade secrets, as well as her encounters with luminaries such as Karl Lagerfeld and Donnatella Versace. Vittoria also talked about how she is following in her boyfriend's footsteps by stepping into the world of environmental activism.

On Tuesday night, the 77-year-old Belgian-born fashion designer, who created and popularized the wrap dress, was photographed walking out of Joyce Theater in New York City with Barry, who we'll all remember as 2000. Her public appearance comes just days after her older sister-in-law, model and socialite Ira von Furstenberg, who was identified as one of the first 'It girls,' died.' According to Italian media outlets, Ira died in Rome on Sunday at the age of 83. Prince Eduard Egon von und zu Furstenberg, also known as Egon, was Diane's first husband, and the pair married from 1969 to 1983. Despite their divorce, the couple remained close until his death in 2004 at the age of 57.

It has been announced that the Italian socialite, who has worked in fashion and acting, died in Rome, Italy. She was the niece of Prince Tassilo zu Furstenberg and his first wife Cara Agnelli, but she left a son from her first marriage, Hubertus Rudolph. While detained in Bangkok for visa problems, her eldest son, Christoph Victorio Egon Humberto, died of organ failure in 2006.

After being released from a nearly six-year sentence in England in 2019, Mark Acklom was extradited to Spain in 2021. However, a UK court has learned that the 50-year-old is now living in Spain after serving a further two years in the country. He's exact location was not revealed, but he does have a wife and two children who live in Spain, although he does not know where he is hiding. After being refused provisional bail while applying for parole, the serial criminal fled Spain in 2016, midway through a three-year fraud conviction. Carolyn Woods, his then-girlfriend, was already arrested by Avon and Somerset Police for robbing her life savings in a romance scam that began in 2012.

The brunette beauties, who were both born to middle-class families, were dubbed 'royal sisters' by late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld due to their strikingly similar appearance and common fashion style.

Karl Lagerfeld is one of fashion's most well-known designers, but in recent years his fame has been marred by scandal. Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany, into a family of wealthy wine-merchants. Otto Lagerfeldt, his father, was a member of the Nazi party. Lagerfeld worked at top fashion companies, including Balmain Patou and Chloe, before he died in 2019 at the age of 85, but he found his true passion in the industry early in his career, but not before joining Chanel as the creative director. When Lagerfeld was hired, Chanel was a 'near-dead' brand, but he has since been praised for resurrecting the brand and making it a huge success.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark declared she would step down on January 14; it was the country's first abdication in 500 years. It also marked a concerted effort to shield the Danish monarchy. The Queen isn't only promoting her son, Crown Prince Frederik, but more importantly, the marriage of Frederik and Crown Princess Mary has been rocked by allegations of Frederik's closeness to a Mexican socialite. Mary, a 51-year-old Australian who has been referred to as the 'greatest asset' of the Danish royal family, is adored by her queen and her adopted country, where her cheerful demeanour, tireless work ethic, and impeccable style have earned her acclaim.

INGE VAN LOTRINGEN: I'd like to believe that I'm a vivacious culture vulture. In reality, I'm a grumpy 50something who is stuck in a past where everything was, naturally, much better than it is now. I bark this at my younger colleagues every day, but not always in terms of music and perfume. Well, independent perfumery has created a number of winning scents in recent years, but I'm less impressed with the results of the major brands in fragrance (whether prestige or High Street), obsessed as these are with repeating winning formulas ad infinitum and, in a few cases, not daring to design and innovate freely.

After she stepped out wearing a toy cat last week, Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori seems to have fired out at the rapper's ex Kim Kardashian. On the last season of The Kardashians, Kim, 43, was assaulted by Karl Lagerfeld's $13 million cat Choupette after she tried to bond with the feline in the hopes of attending the Met Gala. However, Choupette's attempt was short lived after the cat kept his Billionaire's name and later threatened to assault her.

With a vibrant exhibition that took place in Manchester yesterday, Chanel's eagerly awaited Métiers d'Art 2023-24 collection paid tribute to British Fashion. The pavement was turned into a runway in the northern quarter, featuring the iconic Bay Horse Tavern, coffee shops, and a tattoo parlour. Also a tea caddy-shaped bag was included in the collection, which was supposed to highlight Chanel's long-standing friendship with Britain in the form of vibrant tweed and Shetland knits. Founded by Karl Lagerfeld in 2002, the annual exhibition showcases artisans and craftsmen's talents, as well as the chosen city in which it is held. Virginie Viard, Chanel's creative director, embraced the vibrancy of the city, saying: "For me, Manchester is the city of music." It sparks creation.'

When you're deciding what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas, be sure to check out one of these gorgeous picture books on topics ranging from Princess Diana to designer Yves Saint Laurent. Books on the natural world, gardening, art, and much more will be included in between.

Liz Taylor wore the iconic gown when she won the 33rd Academy Awards for her role in Butterfield 8 in a glittering moment, was stashed in a suitcase at the home of a friend of the actor for decades. Although French fashion house Dior said for years that Taylor's Oscar dress was on display in its Paris archive, an email from a London auction house last year revealed the shocking truth about its whereabouts. The Mail is now telling the tale of how Taylor's gown came out stashed in the wardrobe of a window cleaner's daughter from London, who's likely to sell up to £100,000.

EMILY PRESCOTT: As I can reveal that Erin O'Connor and her long-time companion, Steve Gibson, have broken up. On a blind date more than a decade ago, Marks & Spencer's 45-year-old former star met the Irish businessman, Albert, nine, and Eddie, four. But the model is eager to enter the dating pool after enduring a nine-month bout of Staep A, glandular fever, and a year of post-viral exhaustion syndrome. One of her friends tells me, 'She's single and willing to mingle.'

For the 2019 Met Gala's black silk crepe sheath dress, the 24-year-old notably wore the black silk crepe sheath gown, according to Camp: Notes on Fashion. The gown is enriched with a jeweled chain, and the chain's center jewel, which connects the chains, features the French fashion house's 'CC' logo. It was one of 252 of the fashion house's frocks that went under the hammer.

In the preview for next week's episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian's daughter North issues some harsh criticism of her Met Gala appearance. Kim was enjoying her unique look, a custom Schiaparelli gown with a massive 50,000 real pearls in honor of Karl Lagerfeld this week. The mother of four, who was 43 years old at the time, was certain she had earned a rare seal of approval from her oldest, but this was not to be the case.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: I'd choose either a nightly half-bottle of Chianti or a basin full of tequila once a week, so I know which I'd choose. The overwhelming truth is that alcohol is not healthy. I don't remember anyone binge-drinking when I was younger - people just drank. Everybody did. Whether it was a pint at the pub or a Moscow Mule in a cocktail bar, or even a bottle of plonk in the evening, having a drink was a normal thing and indulged in regularly.

Kim Kardashian's clandestine plan to take late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette was shattered after the Birman feline took a swipe at her. On last week's episode, Kim, 42, revealed that on last week's show, she decided to take Choupette as her date to the Met Gala, where the 2023 theme was Karl Lagerfeld, the German fashion designer who died in 2019 and left a whopping $1.5 million to the cat in his will. When Kim had a chance to speak with Choupette in person, she was on a whirlwind ride to London and Paris with her son Saint and his soccer colleagues.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: This was my first encounter with a flesh and blood supermodel in 1992. I was invited by American Vogue editor Anna Wintour to introduce me to the Paris fashion world as the current British Vogue editor. The party took place in one of Paris's most opulent venues, with a stunning room opening onto the gardens, and it was packed with the great and good of the period. Anna and I stood in a receiving line to welcome the guests, who included a smattering of the world's best models alongside Karl Lagerfeld, Sonia Rykiel, and Emanuel Ungaro.

SHANE WATSON: If you had to choose one word to summon the glamour and mystery of high fashion, then it would be Chanel, written in glossy black capitals against a white background. Chanel is a brand that we're all familiar with as Coca-Cola or Rolls-Royce. We're familiar with Chanel No. 5, the chain strap on a Chanel bag, and the double 'C' symbol. However, we should ignore Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel's extraordinary legacy and the influence she continues to have on the way we dress well into 2023.