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Karl Lagerfeld

Born: 10 September 1933 · Died: 19 February 2019

Karl Lagerfeld was arguably the most legendary fashion designer in the world, leading the house of Chanel to new glory for decades. With his white ponytail, dark sunglasses, and sharp tongue, the Hamburg native became an icon himself. Upon his death in 2019, he left a fortune to his beloved cat Choupette.

Also known as: Karl Otto Lagerfeld