Between Outrage and Adoration: Karl Lagerfeld’s Controversial Career

Karl Lagerfeld is considered a luminary in the fashion world, having made a name for himself through his early designs with Balmain, Patou, Chlo, and Fendi, as well as his collaborations with streetwear. When he stood at the helm of Chanel, he cemented his place in fashion history and later went on to establish his own eponymous label.

Four years after his death, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour selected the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” for the 2023 Met Gala’s spring costume exhibition. While a large portion of the spotlight typically shines on celebrity outfit ensembles, this year, many of Lagerfeld’s previous problematic statements overshadowed the exhibit in question….

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