Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
Culture > News

“Karl Lagerfeld: A True Fashion Icon Who Will Be Missed”

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

It was with great sadness to hear that Karl Lagerfeld, fashion designer, and creative director, passed away on February 19, 2019, at the age of 85. A true fashion icon, Lagerfeld had a legendary career that lasted for almost 7 decades and spanned across Chanel, Fendi, and his own brand.

 

To maintain Chanel’s image and legacy, Virginie Viard, Lagerfeld’s closest collaborator and right-hand for over 30 years, will be taking over all creative work. Although it was a shock to the fashion industry, there were rumors of Karl Lagerfeld’s health when he didn’t attend the Chanel haute couture shows in Paris last month.

 

 

Lagerfeld’s career is extensive, but one thing that will always remain true is his love of Chanel. When he joined the brand in 1983, many colleagues warned him that the brand was losing its touch. There are a lot of things Lagerfeld did that would have shocked Chanel if she were still alive at the time, but it was necessary for its survival amongst other well-known brands. Chanel gained its modern touch because of Lagerfeld, and all of his hard work will never be forgotten.

 

It is heartbreaking to hear such a monumental designer has passed, but Karl Lagerfeld’s ideas and inventions in the fashion industry will live on forever, much like Coco Chanel herself.

 

Erica Salisbury

Fairfield '22

Erica is a Senior at Fairfield University majoring in Accounting with a minor in Digital Journalism. She has always loved fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, and is so excited to be a part of Her Campus again at Fairfield! She cannot wait to see all the things in store for her during her last year at Fairfield, especially with being involved in Her Campus.
Alexis DiZenzo is a motivated Connecticut native. She attends Fairfield University where she is majoring in digital journalism and minoring in marketing. She is currently co-campus corespondent of Fairfield's Her Campus chapter. Along with managing Her Campus Fairfield, Alexis has interned with The Secured Lender Magazine, and NBC Sports. She is a contributing writer for Elite Daily as well as Thought Catalog. In the early stages of her college career, Alexis has taken the initiative to reach far among the stars and achieve goals early on. She has a great sense of editing, writing, publishing, marketing and leadership as well as strong interpersonal skills. (And a fun-loving, outgoing personality!) Alexis' favorite book (and movie) is The Great Gatsby, she lives by the words of Carrie Bradshaw and you could definitely find her on a beach, soaking up the sun. Instagram @alexisdizenzo www.alexisfdizenzo.com