Helmut Newton Foundation Berlin - We are saddened to learn of the passing of the esteemed designer and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Starting in 1983, when he became chief designer for Chanel,
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Karl Lagerfeld took over as chief designer in 1983. | 26 Things You Probably Never Knew About Chanel | POPSUGAR Fashion Photo 12
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