Obituary
Karl Lagerfeld, Who Ruled Chanel Design for Decades, Dies
- Iconic German designer made French luxury a global commodity
- Celebrity clients included Nicole Kidman, Princess Diana
Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion designer who helped set the industry standard for five decades with collections that dressed celebrities such as Princess Diana and actress Keira Knightley, has died. He was 85.
He died Tuesday in Paris, according to a statement from the House of Karl Lagerfeld, his namesake brand. No cause was given.