To coincide with The Costume Institute’s spring 2023 exhibition, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, The Met Store is pleased to present a collection of stylish apparel and accessories inspired by the inimitable Karl Lagerfeld (French, b. Germany, 1933–2019).
Lagerfeld’s fluid lines united his diverse and innovative designs for some of the world’s premier fashion houses, including his own eponymous label. The Museum’s highly anticipated visual showcase traces the recurring aesthetic themes defining Lagerfeld’s fashions from the 1950s up until his final collection in 2019, and illuminates his complex and creative process, which yielded a body of work unparalleled in the history of fashion.
Visit us in person for a photo op with Karl! And while you're here, you can shop the Karl Lagerfeld designs now available at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Store online. Preview some of the collection's highlights below.
Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty Exhibition Catalogue
This investigation into Lagerfeld's artistry explores his extraordinary 65-year career, from the designs for Chloé and Fendi in the 1960s and 1970s to his celebrated leadership in the 1980s and beyond at Chanel and his own label. Inspired by the "line of beauty" theorized by 18th-century English painter William Hogarth, this dazzling publication by Andrew Bolton, the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, pursues the straight and serpentine "lines" and their intersections in Lagerfeld's work as a means of understanding his unique creative process.
Unisex Logos Tees
Commemorate your visit to the exhibition with our 100% organic cotton unisex tees. Make a bold statement with the Graphic Logos tee, emblazoned with The Met’s and Karl Lagerfeld’s logos in large red letters, or opt for a classic look with our timeless white-on-black Logos Unisex Tee.
Canvas Shoppers
Our cotton canvas bags are perfect for toting around in style. The sleek Black Canvas Shopper is decorated with the designer’s iconic cartoon likeness, while the goes-with-anything Neutral Canvas Shopper features Lagerfeld and his beloved cat, Choupette.
Hand-Painted Wooden Kokeshi Dolls
Available in two sizes, these hand-painted wooden kokeshi dolls are a fashionable addition to any desk or shelf. Dating as far back as Japan’s Edo period (1615–1868), these traditional figurines are characterized by their rounded forms, which omit the articulation of arms or legs.
Gifts for the home
Mugs, coasters, and sweet-scented candles make for wonderfully giftable tokens of your visit to The Met.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Stay cool—and hydrated—with this Karl Lagerfeld water bottle made from 100% stainless steel.
Shop our full Karl Lagerfeld collection online and at The Met Fifth Avenue, and don't forget to visit Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, on view May 5–July 16, 2023.
