Contemporary Designer

Karl Lagerfeld

Italian fashion designer, artist and photographer Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany on the 10th of September in 1933. He had been called to give new life to Chanel. Apart from being the head designer and creative director of Chanel, he also is the creative director of Fendi.

His works for Chanel

Chanel Spring-Summer 2014 Haute Couture

In his Spring-Summer 2014 Haute Couture collection, he created a whole look with sneakers, long dresses and short jackets. He got his idea from around the 1800-1840 due to the fact that in that period women used to wear flat shoes even with ball gowns. He said that "it gives a new, modern attitude to couture. The flexibility between the skirt, the top and the waist means you can move. It is not one stiff piece. Then it would be de`mode`." In this collection he makes use of bright colours which create a both elegant and sporty look due to the sneakers. I like the way how he is using sneakers to create such a new stylish look. The sneakers also create that comfortable feeling. It is also original because normally women wear heels with dresses and skirts.

Chanel Fall-Winter 2014-15 Ready To Wear Collection

The fashion show was held in the Chanel Shopping Center where it had the imagery of everyday luxury and pop art. Karl Lagerfeld's collection had a modern and urban vibe. There was also the use of sneakers which were combined with blazers, coats and dresses. The collection is full of richness of fabrics and colours, silhouettes and lively looks. He also makes use of contrasting tones geometrical prints of early 20th Century avant-garde art. There is also a use of tweed which was featured in coats. Blazers were used to show waistlines which were noticeable by modern zipped corsets. There is also use of accessories such as  tweed sunglasses, small purses, chain necklaces with tweed or metal padlocks which are stamped with the double c logo of chanel and cascades of pearls knotted around the neck to give an impression of a scarf. This collection is full of nice, bright and interesting colours which overall they create an awesome look and style. Lagerfeld's use of different fabrics, colours, textures, shapes and silhouettes are creating such an interesting composition. 

The Barcode of the collection

His works for Fendi

Fendi Spring-Summer 2014 Collection

In his collection he used one of his favourite fabric which is known as organza. The organza was laser cut and it was layered in different spectrums of colour. He said that it was inspired "by light passing through water." "Hyperlinking" was one of his keys to the quality of the collection for example how the leather jacket was carved created a reason for skirts. Fendi's collection is the most comfortable and luxurious and he makes use of amazing light fabrics. Lagerfeld also makes use of fur in his dresses, skirts, tops and coats. He also makes a touch of laser cutting in his fur jackets and skirts. Karl Lagerfeld says that his collection is "inspired by the world of informatics." In his collection he makes a use of contrast. I like the fact that he adds a touch of bright colour when there is black and white.

Bibliography:

Websites:

Bio., 2014. Karl Lagerfeld Biography. [online]

Available at: http://www.biography.com/people/karl-lagerfeld-9371367#awesm=~oHuimU5quSmFij [Accessed 1st May 2014]

Its all style to me, 2014. Chanel Haute Couture Spring Summer 2014. [online]

Available at : http://itsallstyletome.com/2014/01/21/chanel-haute-couture-spring-summer-2014/ [Accessed 1st May 2014]

Chanel News, 2014. THE BARCODE OF THE COLLECTION. [online]

Available at: http://chanel-news.chanel.com/en/home/2014/03/the-barcode-of-the-collection.html [Accessed 1st May 2014]

Chanel. THE LOOKS. [online] Available at

: http://www.chanel.com/en_WW/fashion/collections/show-fall-winter-2014-15/the-looks.html [Accessed 1st May 2014]

STYLE.COM. SPRING 2014 READY-TO-WEAR Fendi. [online] Available at :http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2014RTW-FENDI/#1 [Accessed 1st May 2014]