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Karl Lagerfeld's Paris Apartment Auctioned for Double the Guide Price

The late fashion icon's futuristic Paris residence sells for $10.8 million, showcasing his unique aesthetic and significant impact on design.

  • Karl Lagerfeld's Paris apartment, located in a 17th-century building with views of the Seine, sells for $10.8 million USD, over double its guide price.
  • The apartment features a futuristic design with concrete floors, sandblasted glass walls, and a kitchen made entirely of stainless steel.
  • Lagerfeld, known for his work with Fendi and Chanel, lived in the apartment for ten years until his death in 2019.
  • The sale includes most of the art and furniture, previously auctioned at Sotheby's, reflecting Lagerfeld's profound influence on fashion and design.
  • A series about Lagerfeld's life, 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld,' is set to stream on Disney+ in June, further immortalizing the designer's legacy.
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