Karl Lagerfeld was a true style icon and also a German couturier, designer, photographer and costume designer. He began his career in Paris in the 50s. He founded his own fashion brand in 1974 and also designed costume jewelry to match his collections. During his career he worked for many important fashion houses such as Balmain, Patou, Chloè, Fendi and Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld played a key role in the revival of the Chanel brand and its global success.