


But many argue that’s not the only lens through which we should view Lagerfeld’s life. By the time the German fashion designer died in 2019, he’d also developed a reputation as a creative genius who was honest and opinionated, sometimes to a fault.įrom that lens, it makes perfect sense that the Met Gala would eventually honor Lagerfeld’s legacy. Lagerfeld is best known for his work helming the Chanel brand for over 30 years - not to mention his immediately recognizable sunglasses-and-ponytail signature look.

This year’s Met Gala theme honors an icon in modern fashion: the late designer and sartorial legend Karl Lagerfeld.
