The British Fashion Council is set to present iconic designer Karl
Lagerfeld with the Outstanding Achievement Award 2015 at the upcoming .
The German designer will be honoured at the ceremony, held on November 23,
at London’s Coliseum for his contributions to the fashion industry during
his career which spans more than half a century.
His work at the helm of numerous fashion houses such as Chloe, Fendi,
Chanel and his own eponymous label have been celebrated over the years,
although it is his 30 year tenure at Chanel for which he is most
recognised. During his time at Chanel, he has been credited for translating
his vision for the French fashion house and transforming it into a globally
acclaimed name.
“Karl Lagerfeld defines outstanding,” commented Natalie Massenet, Chairman
of the BFC and founder of Net-a-Porter. “He is the champion of excellence,
the master of the exceptional and one of the most iconic figures globally
from our industry. His life’s work for his own and so many extraordinary
brands has written the language of fashion.”
“He is the ultimate visionary and we celebrate not only the decades already
passed but those yet to happen. In Karl’s hands the future of fashion will
be an exceptional one.” Previous winners of the Outstanding Achievement
Award include in 2014, Terry and Tricia Jones in
2013 and Manolo Blahnik in 2012.