 | Visionary editor and stylist Carine Roitfeld is a longtime friend of Karl Lagerfeld, and an increasingly integral contributor to his namesake brand. KARL LAGERFELD and Carine Roitfeld are pleased to announce they will expand their collaboration for the house of KARL LAGERFELD, commencing in the Fall 2019 season. Roitfeld is notorious for her fashion expertise as a visionary editor and stylist, and is a longstanding friend of Karl Lagerfeld. “She knows what she wants; she has a vision and she states her vision,” says Lagerfeld on Roitfeld. “She is actually what she seems to be; she matches her image, she fits in her universe, and she is a perfect match for KL.” “Karl is one of the smartest, most inventive, and innovative people I have ever known,” says Roitfeld. “Our collaborations are always such a pleasure, and continue to be inspiring and exciting each and every time. In spite of this, and after all these years, Karl never calls me Carine — always Madame Roitfeld!” The two fashion icons have worked together on numerous photography and styling projects, and have co-published a book titled The Little Black Jacket. In 2004, they were visionaries who led a groundbreaking collaboration between Lagerfeld and fashion magnate H&M, though Roitfeld’s involvement was undisclosed at the time. The innovative project has had enduring effects on the fashion industry and revolutionized how brands approach collaborations. |
Their 2019 partnership will begin with the launch of THE EDIT BY CARINE ROITFELD, which features her selection of essential pieces from KARL LAGERFELD’s Fall 2019 collection. Focused on smart, sophisticated dressing, her curation focuses on versatile styles with mix-and-match appeal. The EDIT will launch at KARL LAGERFELD stores, online at KARL.COM and via select wholesale partners in September.
The collaboration will further evolve with additional projects to be announced later this year.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris, Roitfeld is the founder and Director of her namesake CR Fashion Book and CR Men, founder of CR Studio, and the Global Fashion Director for Harper’s Bazaar. The announcement of her and Lagerfeld’s continued collaboration solidifies her position as an integral contributor to the KARL LAGERFELD brand.
The collaboration will further evolve with additional projects to be announced later this year.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris, Roitfeld is the founder and Director of her namesake CR Fashion Book and CR Men, founder of CR Studio, and the Global Fashion Director for Harper’s Bazaar. The announcement of her and Lagerfeld’s continued collaboration solidifies her position as an integral contributor to the KARL LAGERFELD brand.
