Karl Lagerfeld receives Paris honour at Chanel's greatest hits

German designer awarded city’s highest award as autumn/winter haute couture collection deploys classic Chanelisms

In honour of Karl Lagerfeld's birthday today, we recount the times he's made history in the fashion world (and made a huge impact in our lives too).

5 Reasons Why We Heart Karl Lagerfeld - Female

The passing of Karl Lagerfeld presents Chanel with its biggest creative challenge since the death of its iconic founder almost half a century ago.

Karl Lagerfeld Death Is Biggest Chanel Challenge Since Founder - Bloomberg

Chanel's Iconic Designers: Coco Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld, Handbags and Accessories

Karl Lagerfeld had a fashionable farewell at the Fall 2019 Chanel show in Paris

Chanel Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld at Paris Fashion Week Show

5 things to know about Karl Lagerfeld, MET Gala 2023's focus

Roughly 400 A-listers are expected to attend. Lagerfeld created for Chanel, Fendi, Chloe and more so it's a sure bet stars have raided the archives of those fashion houses or tracked down vintage elsewhere.

Photos of the Met Gala, fashion's biggest night of the year

Karl Lagerfeld Dies at 85

Lily-Rose Depp, 17, lands the honour of wearing the coveted Chanel wedding dress in Paris.

Lily-Rose Depp, 17, lands coveted role as Chanel's end of show bride

Speculation grows over 85-year-old’s health after non-appearance for catwalk bow

Karl Lagerfeld misses Chanel haute couture shows in Paris, Chanel

We're looking back on the most memorable Chanel ensembles ever worn to the Met Gala ahead of the 2023 exhibition in honor of Karl Lagerfeld

The Most Memorable Chanel Looks Ever Worn to the Met Gala

The Emily in Paris star served Ines de la Fressange style glamour at this years Met Gala with her vintage beauty look and in her statement Vera Wang gown - read more

Lily Collins secretly channelled Karl Lagerfeld's favourite 80s model at the 2023 Met Gala