Chanel’s 80s homage: Madonna’s crucifixes, Adam Ant’s boots

Virginie Viard continues her subtler approach following Lagerfeld’s death, as Kanye West steals Paris fashion week with the help of his six-year-old

Karl Lagerfeld In Berlin: an illuminating insight into Lagerfeld’s life and his connection with the city

    Art and fashion enthusiasts can look forward to a very special exhibition at Hotel de Rome, starting 20 February 2020. On the first anniversary of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s death, Hotel de Rome is showing 20 impressive portraits of the fashion icon in the grand lobby and foyer. Hotel de Rome, Berlin … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld remembered by Carine Roitfeld

10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019
The French fashion editor remembers a passionate man of ideas who always remembered the small details

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Max Mara channels secret service chic at Milan fashion week

Also, Fendi goes back to the 70s with crochet and terry towelling, while Missoni injects retro fun

Fantastique beasts: cult art from the Lalannes’ private collection to go on sale

Surreal works from the home of François-Xavier Lalanne and his wife Claude expected to fetch up to £20m