TREND ALERT! Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld’s Karlito
The fashion world is as much fickle friend as it is forceful ally. Trends, just like new moon cycles, return time after time to deliver exceptional tides with their own side effects. When it comes to Karl Lagerfeld, this grand master is a fashion force that has turned into an equally influential popular culture personality over the decades.
Karl Lagerfeld after the Chanel show – Spring-Summer 2012
Karl Lagerfeld sporting a personalized canvas tote
Captain Karl prevails as the king of his market.
If you don’t want to hear an earful of Lagerfeld sass, don’t ask questions! His legendary bons mots take no prisoners –just ask PETA who get a personalized retort at every jab they throw his way. He is as much an original maverick as he is an exceptionally gifted talent. For that reason, his star power has increased and he is currently, along with his cat Choupette, one of the most recognizable designers on earth.
Karl Lagerfeld from Jonas Unger “Autoportraits” series
Chanel – Haute Couture Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Cara Delevingne strutting with Karlito – Fendi – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Other designers with unmistakable trademark looks include Yves Saint Laurent with his oversized black-rimmed glasses, Sonia Rykiel with her wild goldfish red mane and blunt bang, and, more recently, Donatella Versace with her highly enhanced allure strangely resembling Janice from The Muppets. Not only has Donatella embraced her distinct look, Lady Gaga even created a song about her.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent portrait (1971), photographed by Jean Loup Sieff
Sonia Rykiel with her daughter Nathalie
Sonia Rykiel at home along her Andy Warhol portraits
Artifice is bliss. Donatella Versace flaunts it!
Janice and Floyd Pepper, The Muppet
Peroxide besties. Donatella Versace and Lady Gaga
Karl Lagerfeld’s Karlito
Lagerfeld’s trademark ponytail, dark glasses and open cinched jacket are just a few signifiers that clearly read in various forms of caricature and abstraction. Hence comes the latest fashion obsession for legions of Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld fans, the Fendi Karlito! This pricey fox and mink handbag ornament will cost you a whopping $1,750.
The Classics Karl keyring
An earlier Karl pop version
Fendi’s status keychain of the season (the Year!), the Karlito
Karl with his Karlitos
It is currently the most sought-after accessory of the season and can boast a waiting list counting over 600 dévotés who simply cannot live without their Karlito in tow. Funny enough, the Fendi’ hobo bag cost around $ 900. If you think that this Karl Lagerfeld trend is a one-off, think again. We will shortly be introduced to the Karl Lagerfeld Barbie. Mattel’s clever PR move will surely be the toast of the town.
The Mattel special edition Barbie Lagerfeld
