HOME Karl Lagerfeld has died at 85 - farewell to the Kaiser of fashion Galería: 5 Fotos Volver a la noticia 4/5 © Getty Images The designer headed up Chanel's fashion house for over three decades and transformed the face of the brand. 5/5 © Getty Images The German fashion icon leaves a massive gap in the fashion world and is mourned by fashion fans the world over. Prev2/2Next More about: Karl Lagerfeld Chanel