Helmut Newton Foundation Berlin - We are saddened to learn of the passing of the esteemed designer and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Starting in 1983, when he became chief designer for Chanel,
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CHANEL on Twitter: "#KarlforEver – Karl Lagerfeld joined CHANEL in 1983, reinventing the codes and symbols of the House season after season. #KarlandCHANEL #karlforever2019 https://t.co/zrs6rXqUil" / Twitter
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