Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion Designer German 1933 – 2019

Led Chanel and Fendi, became one of fashion's greatest designers.

378 quotes

"Life needs more clarity and less drama."
Peace
"Fashion should always be joyful."
Creativity
"I have always believed that I am not here to make money, but to make history."
"Mistakes are the portals of discovery."
"A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life."
"The world is a beautiful place, but we must work to make it beautiful."
Gratitude
"Luxury is the opposite of vulgarity."
"I never look back, I look forward."
"Innovation is the only way to move forward in any field."
"Design must be functional, but it should also be beautiful."
"The secret is to remain curious throughout your entire life."
Knowledge
"I believe in the power of positive thinking and hard work."
Motivation
"Beautiful women should break laws as well as hearts."
"There are many women, but there is only one Coco."
"Fashion is a battle and a game."
"I am not here to be average."
"The more you know, the more you understand how much you don't know."
"Good ideas always arrive in simple packages."
Wisdom
"What makes something fashionable is how you wear it."
"Take only what speaks to your soul."
"The opposite of good taste is bad taste, not vulgarity."
"Never be boring. That is the most important rule."
"I want people to feel good about themselves and what they're wearing."
Kindness
"Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak."
"The most important accessory is attitude."
Strength
"Discipline creates confidence and confidence creates success."
Success
"Creativity is not just about artistic expression; it's about problem-solving."
"Work like it's your passion, and it becomes your joy."
"A good fashion designer must understand history and have vision for the future."
Knowledge
"I surround myself with brilliant people because I never want to be the smartest person in the room."
Wisdom