9 Designers Reinterpret Karl Lagerfeld’s Fashion Legacy | Vogue

At Paris’s Grand Palais, nine designers cast Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy into the future. Watch as Pierpaolo Piccioli, John Galliano, Donatella Versace, Chitose Abe, Olivier Rousteing, Thom Browne, Christopher John Rogers, Jun Takahashi and Simone Rocha reinterpret some of Karl's most famous designs.
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[@laeingarcia3440]

This would have been an amazing 10 part docu-series with 1hr long episodes on the designers and their inspirations and process of creating their garments. An amazing video nonetheless.

[@elizabethcowen8079]

Yes please!

[@teddyramagole1904]

I meeeeeeeeeeeeeean 🔥🔥🔥it would've been a Thing to wind over with fashion obsessed friends with Chardonnay

[@bhumehldiaries]

Exactly 😢

[@imsamin]

i love this universe

[@Mal1050E]

Are you kidding me !!! 11 minutes long ? This should have been a feature length documentary

[@orighomisandediare4990]

The camelia jacket by Piccioli, and outsize tweed by Browne are true style icon Karl would appreciate. Glad to see Galliano still in the mix

[@scarlettjohansson2212]

Thank

[@kennymanaladtv]

Love Simone Rocha’s creation. So magical ✨

[@jesserdannq.abella1468]

She could pretty much replace Virginie. 😅

[@Kwesi-Nimako]

Stunning! And Devon looked divine in it!

[@dudecpt]

It's her time!

[@marisolcasarrubias8451]

The photo doesn’t make justice to that beautifull design 😢

[@sammykit9979]

Crazy how y’all dint include Cara when she was like a daughter to him

[@rienzigabrielencarnacion2166]

same thoughts! but probably because she was the april cover? idk

[@gabidris1390]

I had the same tot, like WHERE IS CARA!?

[@jamesscalise4990]

You don't know if she was asked or not lol, these are people with busy schedules

[@mbm432]

Honestly she was probably in rehab when they put this together. Those garments take time and she’s only been back in the public eye for like a month

[@katherinemeara942]

@@mbm432 that was my thought.

[@user-nw5mi6re9m]

It would have been wonderful if Claudia was in this, she was definitely Karl's favorite.

[@naurrrre]

and cara

[@fernomenon]

And Inés de la Fressange

[@user-nw5mi6re9m]

@@fernomenon i would gag!

[@kg6370]

@@user-nw5mi6re9m why?

[@alann8946]

@@kg6370 She was one of Karl Lagerfeld's muse in the 90s. Always closing as the bride at the couture shows back then.

[@sorich95]

Can not wait for the MET gala this year. Karl was, is and always will be an icon.

[@DarkCatDark]

A r4c1st icon indeed

[@abhipatil6409]

yeah, a n!zi

[@eveningstar8581]

He always will be!

[@artistsingerwriterproducer8288]

Yes, i worked with him kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfKiaiDgpyYaJo

[@Yufei_KW]

The greatest FASHION DESIGNER of the 20th century must be Karl Lagerfeld. In the process of reinventing Chanel, Lagerfeld was also transformed and became an icon himself. Eric Wright said that“A lot of people said that Chanel was a dead house while Karl liked the challenge of showing people that they were wrong.” I have often marveled at Karl's creativity:The interlocked “CC” monogram, Chanel’s first miniskirts, Tweed jacket… What’s more, I think Karl Lagerfeld is a master with FASHION ETHICS. He completely understood and respected Coco Chanel's core spirit:Independent, Avant-garde, Rebellious with a strong sense of style, Pearls more than Marriage. He even developed further.

[@lajibolalabitch3819]

There’s definitely someone who represents Karl better than Kendall. CARA DELEVIGNE who walk the ixonic tweed of Karl’s last show and walk in many Karl’s Chanel show

[@flaviusmersan4110]

Exactly my thought 😅

[@kyleryan36]

She was just on the cover last month!! Love cara

[@gelaben26]

I have those amazing flashbacks of Karl and Kendall

[@kazinewmai8218]

Omg let her live .. that is a massive dress and Kendall with that height is perfect for this .. she pull off so well

[@sakksarkissian9693]

Kendall is perfect😍 She closed the Chanel show and even was the Chanel bride.

[@HSZ_5]

I have a DEEP appreciation for the Thom Browne staff actually wearing his clothes, I squeaked like a little girl! 😍✨ also VOGUE, more of this PLEASE. Us fashion lovers want to see the actual FASHION in creation, not just celebrity skincare routines.

[@scarlettjohansson2212]

Thank you

[@musics4me]

A bit sad the accompanying photoshoot doesn't really showcase the clothes, rather the celebs

[@Ivhez1]

Shalom and Thom Browne, hands down, the best homage Karl could receive ❤

[@nskcdd]

More videos like this are absolutely needed. Loved it so much!!! Finally some interesting form of homage to Karl 🩶🖤

[@pureounce.9184]

it's crazy how much I enjoy videos seeing talented people make beautiful things, bravo!

[@josephrocha142]

The wedding dress was a standout. Very elegant and whimsical at the same time. All of them were works of art.

[@abisheka]

Hopefully they will actually follow the theme at the MET this year

[@ramparkash2318]

Abisheka pitumpe. It looks they will follow.

[@ruth-ej7yl]

Where are Inès de La Fressange, Cara Delevingne, Kimora Lee Simmons, Claudia Schiffer and Kristen McMenamy?

[@kafkakinder]

Please make next year's Met Gala about Galliano.

[@madelinegrudens]

Absolutely fantastic tribute with exceptional interpretations of Karl's aesthetic! He is greatly missed, what a wonderful designing mind he had! This was a treat to watch 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@KYLE-ib8zv]

Love Chitose Abe's dress. Simple with a punch. The pleats, straight silhouette when still and flows when you move. Ah, loved it.♥️

[@heididlr5433]

I'm glad Sacai is here. She's getting the recognition she deserves. Proud of her.

[@KokomoGreenberg]

Best episode of Project Runway EVER!

[@keciamaxwell7872]

It's amazing how every design reflected his style. All the designers captured his essence, fantastic!!!!

[@davidbodrick1827]

That last photo with Mr Lagerfeld at his desk…. CLASSIC ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LoveCompassionateLee]

Very beautiful, moving tribute. I appreciate the various interpretations.💐

[@synthlabsintl.9203]

We need Thom Browne to take over at Chanel ASAP.

[@ChristianMosi]

Thank you Chanel died when Karl did !

[@teddyramagole1904]

He would do great...as a one time collaborator.... especially with fabrication

[@twittymilk631]

But with long pants pls

[@lynnpetti3817]

I hope for the Met Gala they do reinterpretation as wonderful as these. This was delightful.

[@benh488]

Love this - hope they do the same for other icons we’ve lost recently, namely Vivienne Westwood

[@rutaiwanwongsirasawad4040]

Amazing indeed. Thanks for making it.

[@tumejorpose]

I gasped at Thom Browne's reinterpretation...Absolutely stunning!

[@DanielPradaL]

One of the best Vogue videos ever made

[@EscherZinzi]

Simone rocha and Thom Browne's designs were my fave! Loved these interpretations

[@paulkihiu4743]

Adut Aketch looks stunning!

[@96powerpower]

Simone Rocha's look was beyond divine.

[@juancabezascaceres]

Really appreciating the actual fshion content vogue!

[@Soul._.084]

would love to see more of this type of thing

[@AndreaAthos]

This should be a documentary. I wanna see more of them 😊

[@sbarnett2494]

Karl would have been proud how each of these iconic pieces represented his vision and legacy. Wish we would have seen more of this at the Met Gala 🙌🏽

[@munaykiperutour]

Thanks a lot Vogue for this wonderful video in honor of Karl Lagerfeld. The last photo of the video bring really touch my heart!

[@bobgramatges1]

so hard to choose a favorite, but thom browne is a standout. wow.

[@dirikimiller1026]

You know art and design really makes life worth living this video was a treat it was definitely a the kind the video where you want to go and get some popcorn and just sit back and and watch it and enjoy it all of those looks which is so beautiful and incredible I can't say which one was better because they were also very special and so beautiful almost bought the tear to my eye creativity this is what life is about creativity

[@SassybunnieYW]

This is awesome . Pls this year MET GALA don’t disappoint 🙏🏻

[@aprilbeymer]

Beautiful pieces of art♥️

[@theophlsramohlale]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE MET NOW🥹🥹🥹🤌🏿!!

[@Louise-wk5yf]

This could've been longer but still 💯🙌

[@baatile]

So many iconic supermodels, and Kendall. 😍 Anok and Adut, served!

[@immelervictorcherubin8085]

A nice Way too tell the celebrity too bring it this gala

[@soycarlotorres]

What a wonderful job guys. You make great fashion content.

[@PhantomTemple]

That piece by Thom Browne - My heart stopped for like 3 beats! :-o

[@sheetals1125]

simone rocha's tribute was the best.

[@TheAmeer1233]

Beautiful video!

[@islandbirdw]

Karl seemingly liked to keep people guessing, he was so prolific it really hard to even compare him to any others. He was DEFINITELY a rare breed.

[@phreshlikedat9752]

THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!!

[@ms.yenyra]

Living for Sacai’s interpretation. It’s just Karl. I see Karl

[@gadizliberty9634]

I think Thom Browne owned this year’s Met Gala!

[@aidepaul534]

Only Pierpaolo truly captured the essence of Karl.

[@luizmsilvei]

A Vogue me traz beleza, estilos e modas, me traz tendências e sensações. É um mix de bem e bom, motivacional! ~.

[@tihss1]

The thom browne staff all wearing suit jackets in different styles is a vibe. Looks like a school!

[@gemstonesparkle7915]

Oh, that last picture is heartbreaking… ❤

[@ebonyteinakore4567]

In love these are all soo beautiful I would really like to have seen Karl's reaction too 🖤

[@drouinjohnny9036]

A beautiful tribute……..love it….❤

[@TheCezu]

I would love to wear in real life the Pier Paolo Piccioli creation. Was superb.

[@erikadowdy2382]

Awesome Video❤ 100% Loved🎉

[@sidviscus]

Years later and the fashion world still mourns this genius. He is one of the greatest designers to have ever lived.

[@RayEmureMusic]

Amazing ❤ great tribute. Coincidentally, I designed a tribute outfit for an up coming fashion collection too for my label "Munre". A white suit jacket dress, with a layered black skirt. Karl is an inspiration to a lot of fashion designers.

[@christianurena510]

beautiful touching tribute! let's hope the gala atendees deliver

[@naydelinemejia879]

I NEED the Simone Rocha dress as my future wedding gown!

[@fundisiweyengwa9951]

Thom browne....... my dhiye!❤ listen! Thom Browne should be the next creative director for Chanel... I just wanna see something.... I'm obsessed with that look. I cried. Literally. And then I saw the uniform that the Thom Browne team was wearing! I'm inspired!😭😭😭😭

[@firouz256]

Where can I see the photographs? Link?

[@theeramet.a]

Beautiful 📹🎞

[@fikrihendriawan]

All the dresses are extraordinarily beautiful 😍

[@melsyoutube]

fingers crossed that all the designers and celebrities working on tonight’s met actually do him some justice!!

[@jesserdannq.abella1468]

Simone and Pierpaolo's are my faves.

[@ainsley2.0]

pleaseeee tell me these are for the gala

[@mbae123]

Would love to see a Peter Do or a Dilara or Elie Saab tribute piece for Karl.

[@jdoveyk9422]

Sad we didn’t see all of these at the Met Gala. 😢

[@edmondlo74]

You can notice the younger designers when they describing something they use a lot of “kind of’s” and “like’s”.

[@leslieolivia7687]

Amazing tribute. They are all incredibly talented but PP is on another level

[@thyszestrada]

So beautiful. Congratulations, Vogue! Viva Karl!!!

[@televisionhasafever7921]

I love the versace one omg slayed

[@ILIUSCOV]

Where was Claudia? Karen Elson?

[@fleeuncensored]

This got me so ready for the Met

[@gemstonesparkle7915]

I love it how Pierpaolo, Browne, and Takahashi looks more Chanel than Virginie never ever tried to do in all those years. 🥲

[@jenndavies2063]

Esto es demasiado lindo ❤

[@daftpunk8804]

Very beautiful video❤❤❤

[@tiagomateus1845]

OMG I have to say I really liked all the designs, congratulations. and he was indeed remarkable, excited to the met gala

[@yuvful]

真的完美句點，太棒了！每一個設計師很用心的設計描繪每個時期的卡爾。和不同時期的香奈兒！

[@joshl.6982]

Breathtaking ❤

[@rodanisng]

Just incredible 😭😍❤️

[@ChristianMosi]

Oliver and Thome Browne Understood the assignment! Honestly, Oliver is the Karl Lagerfeld of our time!

[@HumbleOpinions]

Seeing CJR made my heart burst with happiness.

[@mahi-fn6to]

jun's interpretation of karl's chanel was more chanel than virginie's chanel

[@nathaliedufour3891]

Such a beautiful tribute to KL ❤

[@livhartofficial]

Love this!

[@jamespittman]

Great video.😍

[@gbjonzee2031]

These are the types of looks we are going to expect

[@gennaterra]

That Versace dress... killllller !

[@ApfelBrotchen]

Most Iconic Models and Designers in the World! I Love Karl Lagerfeld and Vogue 🖤✨

[@francoisb.4453]

Quel bel hommage!

[@veronicapires2710]

Mãos talentosas.

[@sammykit9979]

Cara and Kendall were Karl’s favourite girls especially Cara

[@collendemerez]

Kendall was never Karls favourite let's be serious. She did like two seasons

[@selim3431]

@@collendemerez how u know?

[@mariagabrielaacosta8759]

Kendall wasn’t

[@selim3431]

@@mariagabrielaacosta8759 oh jo u r soo wrong she was and that’s why she is the most paid model bruh stop hate on her that is a weak disease ❗️

[@DarkCatDark]

She couldn't attend because of some white powder issues