PARADISE NOW: The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld

William Middleton

HarperCollins Publishers Inc., New York, USA

Year 2023

Pages 320

This book is the definitive biography of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. In February 2019, the world lost one of its most enduring cultural icons, Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director for the storied House of Chanel for 35 years. Larger than life, Lagerfeld was legendary not only for reinventing Chanel; and creating constant fashion excitement at Chloé, Fendi, and his eponymous brand; but also for his vivid personal style, including his signature uniform of dark sunglasses and a powdered white ponytail. And then there was his utter devotion to his cat, Choupette. In this deliciously entertaining book, the author takes us inside the most exclusive rooms in the fashion industry, behind the catwalk, and into a world of brilliantly talented artists, stylish socialites, and famous stars – some of the most elusive and unforgettable figures of fashion’s inner circle for the past four decades.