“People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can’t live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory.”

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.