Description: A compelling look at the aesthetic and historical significance of Lagerfeld's work--from his elegantly tailored pieces for Chanel to the witty, playful ensembles that came to define the Lagerfeld brand
Review Quotes: "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty can be seen as a kind of dream work as well as a piece of art and scholarship."--Vogue
"Andrew Bolton masterfully displays Lagerfeld's iconic journey through fashion and design with stunning photographs and intelligent prose. . . . The book itself is a work of art--crafted with a variety of textural papers and adorned with rich gold colour. A must-experience for anyone seeking to understand the profound artistry that defined [Lagerfeld's] legendary 65-year career."--RGD Book Club (Association of Registered Graphic Designers), Design Books Gift Guide "The Met's latest tome expertly narrates the journey that earned Lagerfeld his seat at the hallowed throne of modern high fashion."--V Magazine "This handsomely designed book with lovely photography that showcases Lagerfeld's talents is recommended for fashion aficionados and fans of his designs."--Library Journal "This catalogue is a guide to the man and his work, a guide that Karl--even Karl--would have loved."--Anna Wintour "The intersection of a serpentine line with a straight line . . . cross, overlap, and crush against each other, creating tension and expansion . . . offering a glimpse into the introspective world of Karl Lagerfeld."--Tadao Ando "[Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty] sheds light on the work of a designer of genius who marked the history of fashion . . . forever."--Chanel "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty invites the public into Karl's world and reveals the dualities within his work."--Fendi