HOME Karl Lagerfeld has died at 85 - farewell to the Kaiser of fashion Galería: 5 Fotos Volver a la noticia 1/5 © Getty Images The Kaiser of Fashion as he was known, has passed away at 85 after a few weeks of ill health. 2/5 © Getty Images The fashion giant was admitted to hospital in Paris on Monday night and died on Tuesday morning 3/5 © Getty Images Karl Lagerfeld in his early career. He began in the fashion world as an assistant to Pierre Balmain after winning a competition Prev1/2Next More about: Karl Lagerfeld Chanel