12 of Karl Lagerfeld's most impressive fashion shows
Karl Lagerfeld was known for creating spectacular runway shows. Following the news of his death, here's a look at 12 of the best, including a recreation of the Eiffel Tower and a Chanel-branded supermarket.
A daring and often-controversial visionary, Lagerfeld is best known for his roles as creative director at Chanel and Fendi.
The German fashion designer began working at Fendi in 1965, then also took over the reins at Chanel in 1983. It was here that he cemented his reputation ? each season saw him reinterpret the fashion house's famous tweed in a new way, while catwalk presentations became increasingly lavish every year.
Here's a look at 12 shows where the set design was particularly memorable:
Métiers d'Art 2018/19
For the Chanel 2018/19 Métiers d'art collection, Lagerfeld sent models around The Met's Temple of Dendur ? an Ancient Egyptian monument completed in 10BC.
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Spring Summer 2012
Bleached white sea-beds with oversized shells and seaweed featured in the Spring Summer 2012 collection, which saw models walk down the catwalk in cream garments to a soundtrack of Florence and the Machine, performed live on a seashell-like stage.
Spring Summer 2017
A data centre provided the backdrop for this futuristic show at the Grand Palais in Paris, which included models dressed as glossy, white robots and bags with flashing LED displays.
Spring Summer 2019
For his most recent (and final) couture show, Lagerfeld recreated the Villa Chanel country house, again at the...
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