A Financial Times Book of the Year: the definitive story of fashion's most enigmatic icon.Karl Lagerfeld lived a very public life. He shaped the Chanel and Fendi brands for decades, and his wit and wisdom amused and informed the world. Yet despite a massively public persona, his hinterland remained unknown. What is the truth behind this larger-than-life but enigmatic figure?The journalist and fashion specialist Alfons Kaiser met Lagerfeld on numerous occasions. He has now wri...
