Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's creative director, dead at 85

German designer Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel and an icon of the haute-couture industry for over half a century, has died at age 85, the French fashion house confirmed Tuesday.

Chanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the past 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.

Iconic couturier Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

World-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld died in Paris on Tuesday morning, according to a statement from his eponymous brand.

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Lagerfeld's designs quickly trickled down to low-end retailers, giving him an almost unprecedented impact on the entire fashion industry.

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The cause of death has not been confirmed

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Karl Lagerfeld, who has died aged 85, was a spectacularly successful fashion designer.

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Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.

Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85