Lagerfelds

Lagerfelds is the plural form of the German surname Lagerfeld. The name is most widely associated with the late Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2017), a fashion designer, artist, and photographer who was a leading figure in the international fashion industry for several decades. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Lagerfeld began his career in the 1950s, working for Patou and later for Coco Chanel where he became the house’s creative director in 1983 following the death of John Galliano. He went on to serve as creative director of Fendi from 1965 until 2019 and founded his own eponymous fashion house in 1984. Under his leadership, the brand became known for its avant‑garde designs and for the distinctive yellow-and-black aesthetic that is often associated with the Lagerfeld name.

The Lagerfeld surname is derived from the German words “Lager” (camp or store) and “feld” (field), indicating a geographic origin. While Karl Lagerfeld did not have children, his influence extended to a broad network of designers, artists, and collaborators who are sometimes referred to collectively as the “Lagerfelds” in the sense of people closely associated with his work. The term may also appear in the context of Karl’s extensive visual art collection and his published monographs, which underscore the interdisciplinary nature of his legacy.