Karl Lagerfeld, Fashion Sketches, Original Drawing

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Karl LAGERFELD (1933 - 2019), German fashion designer, stylist, photographer and illustrator Fashion sketches Original drawing made with colored pencils … Read more Karl LAGERFELD (1933 - 2019), German fashion designer, stylist, photographer and illustrator Fashion sketches Original drawing made with colored pencils and graphite on paper stamped with the logo of the Chanel fashion house for which the couturier collaborated as artistic director from 1983 until his death. Annotations: "in addition to the Egyptian look, Vartan look" (cf. the singer Sylvie Vartan). Dimensions: 29.5 x 20.9 cm Note a horizontal fold in the middle of the sheet Provenance: collection of Mr. R. Roudière, former collaborator of Lagerfeld from 1998 until the designer's death in 2019. Amusing sketch in the form of a nod to the singer Sylvie Vartan whose outfit is reminiscent of the iconic style of Coco Chanel composed of her famous tweed jacket and her little black jersey skirt. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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