From controversial comments to design genius, the fashion-world is saying goodbye to an icon. Karl Lagerfeld, who died aged 85, will be remembered for his work at the helm of Chanel and Fendi.
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Cat Choupette
Could Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette inherit his millions?
The pampered eight-year-old puss has enjoyed a jetset lifestyle eating off silver platters since Lagerfeld “kidnapped” her in 2011 from his young friend, male model Baptiste Giabiconi
Chanel
Lagerfeld’s passing hands Chanel biggest test since Coco
Since 1983, Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6bn in annual sales