His ‘wishes will be respected’
It was announced this week that iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died aged 85.
The news of his death comes after weeks of ill health, with Karl – the artistic director of CHANEL – missing his catwalk bow at the end of the most recent CHANEL Couture Show in Paris.
‘It is with deep sadness that the House of CHANEL announces the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, the Creative Director for the CHANEL Fashion House since 1983,’ CHANEL announced in a statement, prompting an outpouring of love from a long list of high profile names.