Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Remembering fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld died today. He was 85. His career spanned seven decades, and he’s credited with turning Chanel from a struggling brand into a fashion powerhouse. He also designed for Fendi, Chloe, and his own line.
Karl Lagerfeld died today. He was 85. His career spanned seven decades, and he’s credited with turning Chanel from a struggling brand into a fashion powerhouse. He also designed for Fendi, Chloe, and his own line. Up until his death, he was designing some 14 new collections a year. He was also one of the most quoted men in fashion: “Chic is a kind of mayonnaise. Either it tastes, or it doesn’t” and “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat.”
The full episode
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- 6:46How does Bernie Sanders stack against other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates?
- 14:23Remembering fashion designer Karl LagerfeldYou’re reading this
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