In 1972, 38-year-old Karl Lagerfeld is a ready-to-wear designer of little renown, largely unknown to the public. When he crosses paths with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, everything changes. Karl finally dares to dream big. A fierce competition begins between him and his friend, haute couture genius Yves Saint Laurent, and the formidable businessman Pierre Bergé. Glamour, ego battles, extravagant celebrations and destructive passion: Witness how Karl Lagerfeld became a legend.more
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In 1972, 38-year-old Karl Lagerfeld is a ready-to-wear designer of little renown, largely unknown to the public. When he crosses paths with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, everything changes. Karl finally dares to dream big. A fierce competition begins between him and his friend, haute couture genius Yves Saint Laurent, and the formidable businessman Pierre Bergé. Glamour, ego battles, extravagant celebrations and destructive passion: Witness how Karl Lagerfeld became a legend.
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Becoming Karl Lagerfeld
In 1972, 38-year-old Karl Lagerfeld is a ready-to-wear designer of little renown, largely unknown to the public. When he crosses paths with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, everything changes. Karl finally dares to dream big. A fierce competition begins between him and his friend, haute couture genius Yves Saint Laurent, and the formidable businessman Pierre Bergé. Glamour, ego battles, extravagant celebrations and destructive passion: Witness how Karl Lagerfeld became a legend.