Fashion Statement: Karl Lagerfeld – the king of fashion theatre

Designer shaped Chanel legacy and made fashion blockbuster entertainment

Editor's picks Karl Lagerfeld / King of fashion theatre who shaped Chanel legacy Anna Wintour / A rare face-to-face with the most important woman in fashion Disability / I navigated London Fashion Week in a wheelchair – and it didn't always go smoothly Virginie Viard / Karl Lagerfeld's trusted collaborator takes the spotlight 'We had a lot in common' / Tyler Mitchell on working with Anna Wintour Everyone's invited / Inclusivity reigns at London fashion week Fashion shows Victoria Beckham / Designer's naughty side returns at London fashion week Consciously cool / Backstage at the Bethany Williams show London fashion week / Shafts of light to the heavy weight of history Fendi at Milan fashion week / A memorial to Karl Lagerfeld Twelve key shows / London fashion week autumn/winter 2019 Shopping list The edit… / Ankle boots for women Eau, yes / The best perfumes for spring/summer 2019 We love… / Six fashion fixes for the week ahead Happy daze / The key looks for spring/summer 2019 The Fashion What does it meme? / What does it meme? The rise and rise of the fashion viral The look that changed my life / Charles Jeffrey, Evan Dando, Lucinda Chambers and others on the outfit that made them Francesco Risso / Marni designer on older models, being a nerd and wearing two pairs of trousers Cos creative director Karin Gustafsson / 'There's nothing unique about taking inspiration from art' Costume drama / Call Me By Your Name's Luca Guadagnino on cinema's love affair with fashion Munroe Bergdorf / 'The more trans models become visible, the more they become normalised' The big picture Karl Lagerfeld / The Chanel years The designer joined the fashion house in 1983, and remained for 36 years. Following his death, we revisit some of his most iconic shows and creations Rave on / Spring menswear inspired by the dancefloor Look lively / Fashion's take on survivalist style We can be heroes / This season's most in-demand accessories Menswear Suit yourself / Why menswear finally smartened up its act Sunset hip / The best bright menswear Cargo vessel / The best utility wear for all ages Beauty Line up / The season's best new eyeliners Beauty tips / Putting the focus on both eyes and lips Highbrow / The best products for bushy brows Talking points Kaiser Karl / 12 moments that made Lagerfeld a legend The late designer spent 65 years at the top of fashion, but he was equally known for his put-downs, his personal style and even his pets 'It was insensitive' / Burberry apologises for 'noose' hoodie after model complains 'Barred' from Bethany Williams / Extinction Rebellion co-founder 'shut out' at London fashion show Consumer culture / MPs call for 1p clothing tax and darning classes in schools to cut waste Choupette / Is Karl Lagerfeld's cat the most pampered animal in fashion? Find us here Twitter: @GuardianFashion | @JessC_M | @maid_marriott | @Conlon_Scarlett | @morwennastar | @melwilkinson | @helenseamons Instagram: guardianfashion Facebook: Guardian Fashion Thank you to all of you who have generously supported The Guardian's journalism. Support from our readers helps protect our essential editorial independence, so if you value what we do, please support The Guardian today. Thank you. Contribute Subscribe Manage your emails | Unsubscribe | Trouble viewing? You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber to Fashion Statement. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396