Inspiration

Karl Lagerfeld's most iconic muses

Today Vogue Paris is looking back at the life of a true fashion legend. The designer, whose name became an integral part of Chanel's legacy, inspired women worldwide with classic designs that paid testament to the female form, and have been worn by some of the world's most influential women, from Vanessa Paradis, to Tilda Swinton.

  • Inès de la Fressange and Karl Lagerfeld Photo Getty images
    Pierre VAUTHEY
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    Inès de la Fressange and Karl Lagerfeld, Photo: Getty images

  • Karl Lagerfeld and Claudia Schiffer Photo Getty images
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    Karl Lagerfeld and Claudia Schiffer, Photo: Getty images

  • Karl Lagerfeld and Vanessa Paradis
    Dominique Charriau
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    Karl Lagerfeld and Vanessa Paradis

  • Carla Bruni lors du dfil Chanel printempst 1989
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    Carla Bruni at the Chanel Spring/Summer show 1989

  • Virginie Viard et Karl Lagerfeld
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    Virginie Viard and Karl Lagerfeld

  • Karl Lagerfeld and Diane Kruger Photo Getty images
    Michel Dufour
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    Karl Lagerfeld and Diane Kruger, Photo: Getty images

  • LilyRose Depp and Karl Lagerfeld Photo Getty images
    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis
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    Lily-Rose Depp and Karl Lagerfeld, Photo: Getty images

  • Linda Evangelista and Karl Lagerfeld Photo Getty images
    Ron Galella
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    Linda Evangelista and Karl Lagerfeld, Photo: Getty images

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