Karl Lagerfeld quotes: The most SHOCKING things Chanel designer has said over the years
KARL LAGERFELD, Chanel artistic director and icon of fashion, has died today aged 85. The designer was as famous for his quotes as he was for his strong style - what were the most outrageous things he said over the years?
Karl Lagerfeld teases Chanel 2018 haute couture show
Karl Lagerfeld has died aged 85, Chanel confirmed today.
It is not clear yet what the cause of his death was, but the head of French fashion house Chanel missed two of Chanel’s haute couture shows in Paris this year.
As well as being famed for his iconic style which included dark sunglasses and a grey ponytail, Lagerfeld often hit the headlines for his outspoken comments on everything from celebrities to weight.
So what are the most shocking things the designer has said over the years?
Karl Lagerfeld quotes from the Chanel designer on everything from celebs to weight
On Celebrities
Adele, 2012: “The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice.”
Pippa Middleton, 2012: “Kate Middleton has a nice silhouette and she is the right girl for that boy [Prince William]. I like that kind of woman, I like romantic beauties. On the other hand, the sister struggles. I don't like the sister's face. She should only show her back.”
Carole Middleton, 2012: “I think Carole [Middleton] is very sexy. I think the mother is sexier than the daughters.”
Princess Diana, 2006: “She was pretty and she was sweet, but she was stupid.”
Heidi Klum, 2009: "I don't know Heidi Klum. She was never known in France. Claudia Schiffer also doesn't know who she is."
Yves Saint-Laurent, 1984: “He is very middle-of-the-road French-very pied-noir, very provincial.”
Andy Warhol, 2010: "I shouldn't say this, but physically he was quite repulsive."
Ines de la Fressange, his ex-muse, 1989: “I wish her all the luck in the world, just so long as I don’t have to see her anymore or hear her spoken about."
On weight
2004: “I lost 200lb to wear suits by Hedi Slimane."
2006: "Vanity is the healthiest thing in life."
On fashion
2004: “Chic is a kind of mayonnaise, either it tastes, or it doesn't."
2007: "I am like a caricature of myself, and I like that. It is like a mask. And for me the Carnival of Venice lasts all year long."
2008: ”The discussion of fur is childish."
2009: "Bling is over. Red carpetry covered with rhinestones is out. I call it the new modesty."
2011: "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants."