Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Karl Lagerfeld
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Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at 85, The New York Times reports. Chanel confirmed his death Tuesday morning.

Lagerfeld, an icon in his industry who referred to himself as a "caricature," served as the creative director for Fendi and Chanel into his 80s, per The Associated Press. The Times in its obituary described him as "the most prolific designer of the 20th and 21st centuries and a man whose career formed the prototype of the modern luxury fashion industry," while AP noted he had an "almost unprecedented impact" on the world of fashion.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.