Karl Lagerfeld's Life in Photos - Pictures of Designer Karl Lagerfeld
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The legendary designer passed away two years ago today at the age of 85. Here, we look back at his life in photos.
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Karl Lagerfeld and the Controversies That Color His Fashion Legacy - The New York Times
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Karl Lagerfeld, Remembered by His Friends and Collaborators - The New York Times
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Karl Lagerfeld's Life in Photos - Pictures of Designer Karl Lagerfeld
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Karl Lagerfeld A Life in Houses
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The Karl Lagerfeld Looks That Defined His Career (and Remade Fashion) - The New York Times
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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Most Outrageous Outdoor Gear Designs of Karl Lagerfeld
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Karl Lagerfeld Sotheby's auction: December 2021
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Karl Lagerfeld, Legendary Fashion Designer, Dies at Age 85
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Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris
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Karl Lagerfeld Talks Diet, Chanel Designs, and Cat Choupette
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Karl Lagerfeld Hot Bodyguard Is Now A Fashion Designer