Paradise Now - The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel''s iconic Creative Director for thirty-five years, was a cultural luminary like no other. Larger than life, Lagerfeld was legendary not only for reinventing Chanel but also for his idiosyncratic personal style and captivating life, which featured a cast of the world''s most famous, fabulous and fascinating people. Not least his cat, Choupette, who herself became a fashion icon. Journalist and author William Middleton spent years working in Paris for Women''s Wear Daily, W, and Harper''s Bazaar. During his time there, he interviewed and socialized with Lagerfeld, coming to to see a side the elusive designer kept private from the world. In this deliciously entertaining book, Middleton takes us inside the most exclusive rooms in the fashion industry, behind the catwalk, and into a world of brilliantly talented artists, stylish socialites, and famous stars-some of the most elusive and unforgettable figures of fashion''s inner circle for the past four decades.

About the author

William Middleton

Product details

• Authors: William Middleton
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 22.02.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9781529910940
• ISBN: 978-1-5299-1094-0
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Germany, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Paris (City), History of fashion, Biography: business and industry, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Fashion and beauty industries