Karl Lagerfeld

One of the most important designers of the 20th century, Karl Lagerfeld left an indelible mark on the fashion of his time, and this monograph explores his inspirations, his greatest collaborators, his most iconic creations, and his legacy

Karl Lagerfeld’s impact on the fashion world cannot be overstated, and this monograph explores his life before fame; his rise through the fashion ranks at houses such as Balmain and Chanel; his muses and models; his sources of inspiration; and more. By focusing on Lagerfeld as a fashion icon behind the worldwide success of maisons Chloé, Fendi, and his eponymous label, Karl Lagerfeld provides a detailed look at both where he started and who he became. This book is an essential companion for fashion-philes and will be published alongside Alexander McQueen in the Designer Series.

Author Biography

Shazleen Khan is an award-winning illustrator and author based in London, specializing in narrative illustration. Khan began self-publishing their comics as a teenager and now works full time as an illustrator; some of their notable clients include Simon & Schuster, Bloomsbury, and Dishoom. Khan’s works include their Eisner and Harvey Award–nominated illustrator debut graphic novel, Saving Sunshine (written by Saadia Faruqi), the upcoming My First Monster (written by Cecil Castellucci), and Darius the Great is Not Okay (written by Adib Khorram), and of course, their self-authored LGBTQ webcomic BUUZA!!, which recently won the 2024 Ignatz Award for Best Web Comic.