Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld at a Fendi store opening, May 2014 Born Karl Otto Lagerfeldt (1933-09-10) 10 September 1933 (age 81) Hamburg, Germany Residence Paris, France Nationality German Education St. Annes School Occupation Fashion designer Labels Karl Lagerfeld (since 1974, various brands) Chanel (since 1983) Fendi (since 1965), Chloe (1963–1978, 1992–1997), Jean Patou (1958–1963), H&M (2004), Hogan (2011), Macy's (2011) Karl Lagerfeld (born Karl Otto Lagerfeldt, 10 September 1933) is a German fashion designer, artist, and photographer based in Paris. He is the head designer and creative director of the fashion house Chanel as well as the Italian house Fendi and his own label fashion house. Over the decades, he has collaborated on a variety of fashion and art-related projects. He is well recognized around the world for his trademark white hair, black glasses, and high starched collars.