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The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld reinvented Chanel, revitalising and restoring it to its rightful place as one of the top fashion houses in the world, leading the brand for 35 years.

He also served as the creative director for Fendi and launched his own brand, using his larger than life personality, unique vision and constant focus on the now to change fashion forever.

But who was the man behind the myth?

In this deliciously entertaining book, Middleton draws on his personal relationship with Lagerfeld to take us inside the most exclusive rooms in the fashion industry, behind the catwalk, and into a world of brilliantly talented artists, stylish socialites, and famous stars-some of the most elusive and unforgettable figures of fashion's inner circle for the past four decades.

About William Middleton

William Middleton is a journalist and editor who has worked in New York and Paris. He has been the Fashion Features Director for Harper's Bazaar and the Paris Bureau Chief for Fairchild Publications, overseeing W Magazine and Women's Wear Daily. He has written for The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, House & Garden, Esquire, Texas Monthly, Travel & Leisure, Departures, and the International Herald Tribune.
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  • Imprint: Ebury Press
  • ISBN: 9781529910940
  • Length: 464 pages
  • Price: £12.99
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