Overview

• A new 3sat documentary, 'Karl – Der Mann hinter der Maske,' premiered online on May 10, 2025, unveiling insights into Karl Lagerfeld’s posthumous wishes.
• Sébastien Jondeau, Lagerfeld’s longtime assistant, confirmed he scattered Lagerfeld’s ashes at a secret location, as per the designer’s explicit instructions.
• Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019, had expressed his desire to 'die like the elephants'—disappearing without a grave or memorial.
• Jondeau, who worked closely with Lagerfeld for two decades, emphasized his commitment to respecting Lagerfeld’s wish for privacy even after death.
• The documentary, directed by Gero von Boehm, will air on television on May 24, 2025, offering further details about Lagerfeld’s life and legacy.