Why is karl lagerfeld called Galeries Lafayette (male or female)?

Karl lagerfeld, an internationally renowned fashion designer, died in Paris on June 9, local time, at the age of 85. Consumers in China are more accustomed to calling him "Lafayette". It seems that only Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty have called him that. In drama, Cixi is often called the Empress Dowager Lafayette. So why can Karl Lagerfeld be called Lafayette?

In fact, in addition to the title of "Galeries Lafayette", he also has a title called "Julius Caesar in fashion", and the origin of these titles is his advanced age and his unique leadership position in fashion.

Karl lagerfeld, born in Hamburg, Germany, was obsessed with art since he was a child. He has worked for many fashion brands, including Chloe and Fendi. The peak of his career was that he started to be a designer for Chanel in 1980s, and successfully revived the brand, making Chanel one of the world-famous fashion brands.

Every year, he designs 8 collections for Chanel, including ready-to-wear and high fashion, 5 collections for Fendi, and designs for his own brand. In addition, he often shoulders the role of photographer and shoots large films for the brand.

He likes to create mystery and has an iconic expression. He wears sunglasses, holds a fan in his hand, drags pigtails behind his head, speaks with great spirit, and has a cold appearance but loves small animals. Before his death, he kept a high-intensity job. It is said that he works 16 hours a day and operates in a mixed environment of three languages.

Lagerfeld had previously said in an interview with The New York Times that although he likes to associate with people, he still likes to be alone, reading and thinking. In his life, from childhood, his only thought was "how to be unique", and in the decades after adulthood, "being different" was regarded as his ambition, interest and even everything. He has been innovating and processing in Chanel from 65438 to 0983, but he has not been completely subverted and changed on a large scale, which makes Chanel last forever.

After 85 years, he has a unique insight into the world, leaving many intriguing golden sentences. Sharing these golden sentences with everyone can show a more unique Lagerfeld. The people of Sri Lanka have passed away, and the legend of food is eternal.

About fashion and beauty

"I think designers who are serious about everything are stiff and ridiculous. Making clothes is very important, but it's just clothes. After all, you are not a chicken. "

"Never use the word cheap. Modern people can look fashionable in cheap fabrics, and now they can have good designs at different levels. Even wearing a T-shirt and jeans, you can be the most fashionable person in the world. Look at you. "

"A person wearing a little black dress can never dress excessively or inappropriately."

"sweatpants are a symbol of failure. You lost control of your life, so you bought sweatpants. "

"I like photography because it can capture moments that cannot be copied."

"Fashion is the language that reflects reality through clothing"

"I like classic beauty, which is a kind of beauty that can't be measured by standards."

About diet

"Going to the city for dinner is not my cup of tea. Anyway, no one will invite me to dinner, maybe they are afraid that I will grade them. "

"Dieting is the only game that you can win even if you lose."

"I don't need to buy food, because I don't eat at all."

"I don't have much to do except painting, talking and reading. I mean, I know how to open the refrigerator, but I don't know how to open the refrigerator, but I don't know how to cook. "

About life and life

"I hate holidays! Holidays are for people who always stay in the same place and do the same thing. I spend all my time shuttling between Milan, Paris and new york. I work spontaneously for 20 hours every day, and I am the definition of an independent professional. "

"I have an instinct that is better than everything else, and that is: survival instinct."

"Don't sacrifice yourself too much. If you sacrifice too much, you can't pay anymore, and no one will care. "

"We live in a dark, romantic and somewhat tragic world."

"Don't expect to rely on other people's approval to stabilize your mind."

"The only love I believe in is a mother's love for her children."

As the brand soul of Chanel.

Brand official website released a condolence letter from CEO and all members to Karl today.

The full text is as follows

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AlainWertheimer, CEO of CHANEL, said: "Thanks to his creative genius, generosity and exceptions, karllagerfeld is an outstanding leader who has made extensive contributions to CHANEL's success all over the world. Today, we not only have my friends, but also have a very common creative thinking to make our brand in the early days/kloc-0 1980storeinventthebrand. "

BrunoPavlovsky, chairman of FashionatCHANEL, said: "Fashionshowafterfashionshow, collectionaftercollection, Karl Lagerfeld Leftismarcontelegendofbrilllechaneland the history of the house. He vigorously promoted the technology of Chanel's Ateliers and Mé tiersd 'art, so that this extraordinary professional knowledge could be spread all over the world. thecreatestributewecanpaytodayis to continuetoofallowthepathtracedby _ to quote Karl _ ' continuingembracthepresentandinventthefuture '，"

VirginieViard is the director of CHANEL's Fashion Creations Studios and karllagerfeld's closest collaborator for more than 30 years. He was entrusted to bylainvertheimer to be responsible for the creation of these collections, so he thought Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld could survive.

My deepest condolences to his family, relatives and friends.