Those seeking light summer reading may find what they're looking for in Alfons Kaiser's latest project. The fashion critic of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) has now released his 383-page biography of Karl Lagerfeld as a graphic novel. Illustrator and comic author Simon Schwartz has selected key moments from the book, tracing...
Jul 2, 2025
Paris – Karl Lagerfeld's country house on the outskirts of Paris was auctioned on July 1, 2024, the notary in charge of the sale reported. The 600 square metre, fully renovated, 19th-century house is situated in Louveciennes, about 12 miles southwest of Paris. 'Villa Louveciennes' was purchased by the designer in 2010 and kept until his death in...
Jun 30, 2025
Karl Lagerfeld, the eponymous fashion house founded by the late Karl Lagerfeld, has launched its second capsule collection with the iconic brand Disney. Building on the success of the first Disney x Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection developed for Disney 100 in 2023, the second collaborative collection sees the two come together to create a new...
May 22, 2025
Paris (dpa) - If anyone understands the craft - or rather, the art - of documentary filmmaking and celebrity portraits, it’s Gero von Boehm. In a small but sophisticated film, the 71 year old now gets to the bottom of the man, myth and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019). ‘karl - the man behind the mask’ (60 minutes) was broadcast on...
May 20, 2025
KARL LAGERFELD MAISON has announced the expansion of its “Wellen” furniture collection, unveiling 12 new pieces that continue to reflect the brand’s commitment to innovation and artistic design. Rooted in a minimalist yet expressive aesthetic, the collection integrates sculptural elements and abstract forms, maintaining a dialogue between...
Apr 15, 2025
US clothing group G-III Apparel Group Ltd. closed the 2024/25 financial year with surprisingly strong sales and profit growth. This is evident from the annual report that the parent company of fashion brands Donna Karan, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld and Sonia Rykiel presented on Thursday. In the past fiscal year, which ended on January 31, the group's...
Mar 13, 2025
Maison Karl Lagerfeld is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its collaboration with Tokidoki, the iconic lifestyle brand from Italian artist Simone Legno, with the launch of two exclusive collectible dolls that honor the ongoing creative collaboration. Karl and Simone Legno, taken in 2009 during the Tokidoki launch event at the Saint Germain...
Feb 27, 2025
Karl Lagerfeld has announced its upcoming return to Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. Taking place from January 14 to 17, 2025, Karl Lagerfeld will host a one-of-a-kind immersive presentation that invites visitors to step into the World of Karl. The presentation at Pitti Uomo aims to capture the brand’s heritage through storytelling and custom...
Dec 16, 2024
G-III Apparel Group’s third quarter net sales increased 1.8 percent to 1.09 billion dollars, while net income was 114.8 million dollars or 2.55 dollars per diluted share. The company said non-GAAP net income per diluted share was 2.59 dollars for the quarter compared to 2.78 dollars in the same period last year. Commenting on the financial...
Dec 11, 2024
H&M is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its guest designer collaborations by revisiting and releasing some of its most iconic collaborative collections. The Swedish fashion retailer launched its first designer collection with Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel at the time, in 2004. One of the first of its kind, the collaborative...
Oct 22, 2024
G-III Apparel Group reported net sales for the second quarter decreased 2 percent to 644.8 million dollars. Net income for the quarter rose to 24.2 million dollars or 53 cents and non-GAAP net income per diluted share increased to 52 cents. The company expects 2025 net sales to increase by approximately 3 percent to 3.20 billion dollars, net...
Sep 6, 2024
G-III’s net sales for the first quarter were 609.7 million dollars , while net income rose to 5.8 million dollars or 12 cents per diluted share versus the prior year’s quarter. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was 12 cents for the quarter compared to 13 cents in the same period last year. Commenting on the first quarter results, Morris...
Jun 7, 2024