

Karl Lagerfeld : Révélation
Karl Lagerfeld was an enigmatic figure who spent his life reinventing himself. He ruled the fashion world for decades, making history with his achievements at Chanel, Fendi and his own brand. An extraordinary personality, a fashion Stakhanovite, a tireless worker who created day and night until his last breath. A flamboyant man too, in his appearance and in his words, known for his outbursts mixing perfidy, provocation and self-deprecation. He was also an illusionist, a provocateur, a controversial icon, who used the truth - particularly about his past - to embellish his legend. But where does this determination come from? What were his inspirations and motivations? And behind his enigmatic façade - with his tight suit, ponytail and dark glasses - who really was Karl Lagerfeld?
Cast

Karl Lagerfeld
Self (archive footage)

Thierry Ardisson
Self
Jacques de Bascher
Self (archive footage)
Anita Briey
Self
Victoire Doutreleau
Self
Hubert Barrère
Self

Pierre Bergé
Self (archive footage)

Stéphane Bern
Self

Carla Bruni
Self

Pat Cleveland
Self (archive footage)
Marie-Louise de Clermont-Tonnerre
Self

Vincent Darré
Self

Cara Delevingne
Self

Marc-Olivier Fogiel
Self

Inès de La Fressange
Self (archive footage)
Seasons

E1Episode 1
Jan 11, 2024
Reflections on Karl Lagerfeld's childhood, born in Hamburg in 1933, on his childhood memories, his passion for drawing. A narrative of his arrival in Paris, his first steps in the world of fashion, initially at Balmain then at Patou, of his great friendship but also of his rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent.

E2Episode 2
Jan 11, 2024

E3Episode 3
Jan 17, 2024

E4Episode 4
Jan 17, 2024
Storyline
Karl Lagerfeld was an enigmatic figure who spent his life reinventing himself. He ruled the fashion world for decades, making history with his achievements at Chanel, Fendi and his own brand. An extraordinary personality, a fashion Stakhanovite, a tireless worker who created day and night until his last breath. A flamboyant man too, in his appearance and in his words, known for his outbursts mixing perfidy, provocation and self-deprecation. He was also an illusionist, a provocateur, a controversial icon, who used the truth - particularly about his past - to embellish his legend. But where does this determination come from? What were his inspirations and motivations? And behind his enigmatic façade - with his tight suit, ponytail and dark glasses - who really was Karl Lagerfeld?
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