Chanel karl lagerfeld

After becoming the creative director of Chanel in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld quickly set about revolutionizing the fashion scene of the 1980s. A deliberately realistic elegance and a perfect evolution of the style already defined by Coco Chanel went hand-in-hand with the clothing. Every piece created by Lagerfeld at this time masterfully captured the energy of the decade. Take a look back at some of his most memorable pieces from the 1980s in these vintage photographs.

Flanked by a battalion of iconic supermodels, with the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Carla Bruni, Karl Lagerfeld revolutionized the fashion landscape of the 1990s. Here are the runway looks that best encapsulate the legendary Chanel style that Karl Lagerfeld shaped over the course of the decade.

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Chanel Spring 1994 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

Christy Turlington, 1990, in Karl Lagerfeld, for Chanel, Vogue 1990

In honor of the late fashion designer's legendary career, we take a look back at some of his best moments for Chanel.

In honor of the late fashion designer's legendary career, we take a look back at some of his best moments for Chanel.

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Happy Birthday Inès de la Fressange! From modeling baby steps in the modeling world at only 17 for Mugler, Castelbajac and Yves Saint Laurent, to fashion star status as muse for Chanel in 1983, via the launch of her own label in 1991 - named simply Inès de la Fressange - this born and bred Parisienne was a fixture during the golden age of modeling. From the lofty heights of her 5'11", she continues to embody Parisian chic and classic French glamour to this day. Look back on a long career…