In 1972, Karl Lagerfeld is an unknown 38-year-old designer of ready-to-wear fashion, largely unknown to the public. His encounter with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, changes everything. Karl is finally ready to go up against his friend, haute couture genius Yves Saint Laurent, and his formidable associate, Pierre Bergé. Glamour, ego battles, extravagant celebrations and destructive passion: Witness how Karl Lagerfeld became a legend.
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld
DETAILS
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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- Release Date:
- 2024
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Biography
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Isaure Pisani-Ferry
- Jennifer Have
- Raphaëlle Bacqué
- Starring:
- Daniel Brühl
- Théodore Pellerin
- Arnaud Valois
- Alex Lutz
- Agnès Jaoui
- Lisa Kreuzer
EPISODES
S1:E1 The Mercenary of Prêt-à-Porter
Karl Lagerfeld meets Jacques de Bascher and takes the reins of French fashion house Chloé.
S1:E2 Do You Have a Style?
While Karl works for the iconic Marlene Dietrich, Jacques gets dangerously close to Yves.
S1:E3 In Bed With Karl
Karl declares war on Chloé and presses Jacques to choose between him and Yves.
S1:E4 Bad Reputation
While Karl confronts Yves and Pierre, Jacques flees Paris.
S1:E5 The Wedding of the Century
Karl wants to scream his success from the rooftops. But for that, he needs Jacques by his side.
S1:E6 Monaco?
A new fashion wave is here. Karl must choose between Jacques and his all-consuming ambition.
