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$257m fake luxury goods destined for Dubai seized
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In pictures: Classy tribute to Karl Lagerfeld at his final Chanel show in Paris
With fashionistas and Hollywood stars Kristen Stewart and Marion Cotillard in mourning black – and Penelope Cruz on the runway – Chanel turned the Grand Palais into an Alpine wonderland for the show. The tribute began with models gathering on the steps of the grandest chalet to observe a minute’s silence in honour of the German-born dandy who led the iconic French house for nearly four decades.
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Video: Looking back at the career of Karl Lagerfeld
From controversial comments to design genius, the fashion-world is saying goodbye to an icon. Karl Lagerfeld, who died aged 85, will be remembered for his work at the helm of Chanel and Fendi.
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Could Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette inherit his millions?
The pampered eight-year-old puss has enjoyed a jetset lifestyle eating off silver platters since Lagerfeld “kidnapped” her in 2011 from his young friend, male model Baptiste Giabiconi
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Lagerfeld’s passing hands Chanel biggest test since Coco
Since 1983, Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6bn in annual sales
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Fashion world pays tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel, the iconic French fashion house he led for nearly four decades, confirms his passing at the age of 85
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