“I never had to learn English, French and German because I was brought up as all three languages. I had a private French teacher before I even went to school. That helped a lot.”

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.