Karl Lagerfeld: enigma in the spotlight

By Thomas Adamson
Updated February 20 2019 - 2:06am, first published 2:01am
An instantly recognisable figure, designer Karl Lagerfeld was nonetheless an intensely private man.
An instantly recognisable figure, designer Karl Lagerfeld was nonetheless an intensely private man.

Chanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs, trademark white ponytail, high-starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the past 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Ararat news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.