Karl Lagerfeld is a German designer, born in Hamburg in 1933, and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century fashion. At 21 he won a design competition, then worked for Pierre Balmain and Jean Patou, created collections for Chloé and for more than half a century led Fendi. In 1983 he became creative director of Chanel and breathed new life into the brand, and a year later he founded his own label. With his white hair, dark glasses and fingerless gloves, he became a fashion icon. The designer passed away in 2019.