“I had an interview once with some German journalist—some horrible, ugly woman. It was in the early days after the communists—maybe a week after—and she wore a yellow sweater that was kind of see-through. She had huge tits and a huge black bra, and she said to me, ‘It’s impolite; remove your glasses.’ I said, ‘Do I ask you to remove your bra?”

French fashion designer and creative director, Lagerfeld spent over half a century shaping global haute couture. His razor-sharp wit and relentless innovation redefined luxury fashion, from his tenure at Chanel to his eponymous label. Known for his signature black sunglasses and uncompromising standards, he became a defining voice in 20th- and 21st-century style.