Collection: Lagerfeld

The Karl Lagerfeld style is distinguished by graphic minimalism, a certain formal rigor, and a limited color palette—dominated by black, white, and gray. The sunglasses reflect this vision: narrow rectangular shapes, thick temples, matte or shiny materials, often enhanced with architectural elements like sharp angles or linear patterns. Elegance lies in contrast, alignment, and visual precision. The “Karl Lagerfeld” logo appears discreetly or stylized, sometimes engraved on the temple or as a metal insert.

An iconic designer of the 20th century, Karl Lagerfeld began his career in the 1950s before heading fashion houses such as Chloé, Fendi, and then Chanel from 1983. He launched his own eponymous brand, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, in the 1980s, with a first line of glasses produced under license by European manufacturers, notably Établissements Métros (France) then Marchon (USA) and Murano Eyewear. These glasses were distributed in the designer's boutiques, at certain opticians, as well as via luxury brands. Their style embraces the designer's visual codes: rigor, contrast, and a strong silhouette.

- The KL 18 model, with a narrow, rectangular frame, typical of the late 90s.

- The KL 745 series, with thick temples in glossy black acetate and silver logo.

- Revisited, angular cat-eye frames, very present in the 80s, sometimes in marbled or translucent acetate.

- Mask or wraparound glasses produced in the 2000s, adopting a techno or sport-chic look, often with mirrored lenses.

In the 1990s, Karl Lagerfeld was one of the few designers to regularly pose in his own campaigns—with narrow black glasses, a high white collar, and a black tie—transforming his own frames into his personal visual signature. Some of the glasses he wore were produced in very limited editions, without being mass-produced, making some pieces virtually impossible to find today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses embody an era when fashion was developing a strong visual identity, with consistency between silhouette, accessory, and message. Their structured, often dark style marks a clear difference from the more decorative frames of the same period. The quality of manufacture (French, Italian, or Japanese depending on the series), the rarity of certain models, and their strong aesthetic appeal make them interesting collector's items for lovers of graphic fashion or admirers of the Lagerfeld universe.