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Along with being the most prolific designers of our time, Karl Lagerfeld was a photographer too. In memory of the late designer's legacy, we're taking a look back at all his best fashion editorials in Harper's BAZAAR over the years.

While we wait for the 2023 Met Gala to commence, let’s take a stroll through some of Karl Lagerfeld’s most iconic designs that we hope to spot on the carpet.

A look back at a Karl Lagerfeld's life as a designer, ahead of the 2023 Met Gala, themed 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.'

This morning, Chanel confirmed that its inimitable creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, had passed away at age 85. Lagerfeld leaves behind a legacy that's as iconic as it is complex. And we're directing our focus toward his successor, Virginie Viard.

In honor of the late fashion designer's legendary career, we take a look back at some of his best moments for Chanel.

Lot 222 - A rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé 'light bulb' - Estimate 1500-2500 GBP

After becoming the creative director of Chanel in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld quickly set about revolutionizing the fashion scene of the 1980s. A deliberately realistic elegance and a perfect evolution of the style already defined by Coco Chanel went hand-in-hand with the clothing. Every piece created by Lagerfeld at this time masterfully captured the energy of the decade. Take a look back at some of his most memorable pieces from the 1980s in these vintage photographs.