Apparel and accessories
November 17, 2017
Karl Lagerfeld's remarks are insensitive and hurtful, but his associated brands seem unwilling to acknowledge them, Image credit: Hedi Slimane
By Danny Parisi
Famed German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is notorious for his controversial and sometimes offensive statements, but a series of remarks made on French television this past weekend may have been one of the most shocking public moments for him.
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