'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': How Chanel continues to honor fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld's legacy even after his death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The rise of famed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, an iconic global legend, will be the central premise of the upcoming biographical drama series 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld.'
The series, created by Isaure Pisani-Ferry, Jennifer Have, and Raphaëlle Bacqué, is set in the 1970s and follows Karl Lagerfeld's (Daniel Brühl) struggle before joining high-end fashion brand Chanel.
Lagerfeld's three-decade association with the fashion house not only revolutionized Chanel's desirability but also revitalized its ready-to-wear fashion line.
Given Lagerfeld's significant impact on the fashion brand, it is understandable to wonder what happened to Chanel after his death.
Virginie Viard took over Chanel after the passing of Karl Lagerfeld
Following Lagerfeld's death, Virginie Viard, Lagerfeld's right-hand, took over as head of Chanel's creative director, as reported by Harper's Bazaar.
Given her extensive history of working with Lagerfeld, Viard's appointment was perceived as a seamless transition, as she possessed an understanding of his design philosophy and the intricacies of the Chanel atelier.
Under Viard's direction, the fashion brand thrived, continuing to churn out great collections, boasting robust sales figures, and sustaining a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
Chanel continues to follow Karl Lagerfeld's steps
Following Lagerfeld's death in February 2019, Chanel went through a time of transition to ensure the survival of the brand's history while dealing with the loss of its creative director for over three decades.
Under Viard's leadership, the fashion brand persisted in delivering shows that paid homage to Chanel's heritage, featuring iconic elements such as tweed suits and little black dresses, albeit infused with a softer, more relaxed aura.
In homage to Lagerfeld's legacy, Cosmopolitan notes that the Fall/Winter 2019 collection maintained iconic Chanel themes, with Lagerfeld's favored models, including Kaia Gerber and Cara Delevingne, opening the show.
Since then, the brand, led by Viard, has continued to honor Lagerfeld's legacy of lavish and theatrical set designs, evident in subsequent fashion lines in recent years.
How to stream 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld'?
The series will be streamed on Hulu, which requires a subscription to watch.
The ad-supported Hulu plan costs only $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
If you want to view the show without advertising, you may subscribe to the package, which costs $17.99 per month.
'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld' trailer