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Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85. He was the most celebrated fashion designer on the planet. On this sad occasion, we recommend a DW portrait taken in 2014. Almost everyone knows what he does, but very few know him up close. Here is an intimate portrait of a fashion icon. From early morning until late afternoon, he creates sketches for Chanel, Fendi and his own label KARL, but also for everyday objects. Lagerfeld is a tireless worker who never takes a vacation. In 1950, after attending a Dior show in a Hamburg hotel, he made the irrevocable decision to move to Paris to pursue a career in fashion. Lagerfeld himself talks about his career, as well as his childhood in a wealthy family in Schleswig-Holstein and the influence of his mother, whom he considers his stylistic reference. Lagerfeld's stinging comments are as legendary as they are feared and his multifaceted oeuvre includes images, photographs, books and videos. Celebrated as a pop star at his performances, a centrepiece in the frenetic preparations for his fashion shows, immersed in his photo shoots in Paris, the report seeks out the human side of the artist through details hidden behind his world-famous public image. ------------------------------------------------------------ DW Documentary brings you information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the complexities of modern life - all with a focus on global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary For more information, visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram (in English): /dwdocumentary Facebook (in English): /dw.stories YouTube DW Documentary (in English): /dwdocumentary DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY