
Karl Lagerfeld was an enigmatic figure who spent his life reinventing himself. He ruled the fashion world for decades, making history with his achievements at Chanel, Fendi and his own brand. An extraordinary personality, a fashion Stakhanovite, a tireless worker who created day and night until his last breath. A flamboyant man too, in his appearance and in his words, known for his outbursts mixing perfidy, provocation and self-deprecation. He was also an illusionist, a provocateur, a controversial icon, who used the truth - particularly about his past - to embellish his legend. But where does this determination come from? What were his inspirations and motivations? And behind his enigmatic façade - with his tight suit, ponytail and dark glasses - who really was Karl Lagerfeld?
First Aired: 1/11/2024
Created by: Guillaume Perez, Anne-Solen Douguet, Aurélia Rouvier
Type: Miniseries
Companies: Canal+
Countries: France

Victoire Doutreleau
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Karl Lagerfeld
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Thierry Ardisson
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Jacques de Bascher
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Anita Briey
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Victoire Doutreleau
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Hubert Barrère
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Pierre Bergé
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Stéphane Bern
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Carla Bruni
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Pat Cleveland
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Marie-Louise de Clermont-Tonnerre
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Vincent Darré
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