Karl Lagerfeld, one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers and Chanel’s artistic director, died at the age of 85 on February 19, 2019. He was more than a fashion icon, he was a legend and a master who changed the world of fashion in the 20th and 21st centuries. His legacy will live on forever and we’re honoured to have so many of his famous quotes to carry with us. These are some of our favourites…
“I’ve always known that I was made to live this way, that I would be this sort of legend.” Karl Lagerfeld
“You cannot fake chic but you can be chic and fake fur.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Sunglasses are like eyeshadow: They make everything look younger and pretty.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Keep the best, forget the rest.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Personality begins where comparison ends.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.”
“I don’t like standard beauty – there is no beauty without strangeness.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Beauty with character ages better than perfection.” Karl Lagerfeld
“I want everyone to wear what they want and mix it in their own way. That, to me, is what is modern.”
“Trendy is the last stage before tacky.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Luxury is the ease of a t-shirt in a very expensive dress.”
“People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can’t live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory.” Karl Lagerfeld
“Change is the healthiest way to survive.” Karl Lagerfeld
