To celebrate the launch of the KARL LAGERFELD global online women’s flagship store on karl.com, fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld and artnet are partnering for an exclusive auction of three one-of-a-kind handbags, each accompanied by its original sketch. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld exclusively for the partnership, the unique bags have been expertly crafted by hand, while the rare sketches are coveted as pieces of art in and of themselves and are seldom made available for sale. These exclusive-handbags and original sketches are currently live for bidding on artnet Auctions through November 10, 2015.
Bid Now3 unique bags, each with an original drawing
LE SPECTRE DE LA ROSE
This timeless design has been meticulously crafted by hand with pearly pink varnished leather and Swarovski crystal panels. The exquisite strap is made entirely of soft rose and grey Swarovski pearls.
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CITY BUTTERFLY
Fusing metallic bronze leather and luxe black shearling, this handmade design reflects Karl Lagerfeld’s love for edgy, rock-and-roll style that challenges traditional conventions of fashion.
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CRESCENDO
Luxurious suede defines this style, which is comprised of two large pockets wrapped around the core silhouette. Attentively crafted by hand, the bag’s one-of-a-kind appearance is instantly striking, surprising, and cool.
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Karl Lagerfeld
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Karl Lagerfeld
As one of the world’s most celebrated fashion designers, Karl Lagerfeld is globally renowned for his aspirational and cutting-edge approach to style. The iconic designer’s namesake fashion house reflects his own signature aesthetic through creative, cool, and accessible-luxe apparel and accessories. KARL LAGERFELD delivers distinctive style and quality to consumers through a breadth of collections, including ready-to-wear for men and women, accessories, bags, watches, and eyewear. These collections are complemented by LAGERFELD—a line of casual but refined urban menswear—and premium fragrances, which were added to the portfolio in 2014. In 2015 the company announced the launch of its online global women’s flagship store on karl.com, and the brand portfolio will further expand in spring 2016 with the launch of a childrenswear collection. The KARL LAGERFELD brand integrates its unique approach to design with an innovative digital strategy, reflected through an expanding global network of retail stores and wholesale locations. KARL LAGERFELD is headquartered in Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
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— Artnet
Since 1989, artnet has played an essential role in the art market thanks to its Price Database, which provides a global standard of price comparison. Today it hosts nearly 10 million fine art auction records, including 159 sales of works by Karl Lagerfeld. artnet is also a pioneer in helping galleries leverage the Internet to reach a global audience of collectors. Launched in 1995, the Gallery Network is the world’s largest, with over 1,400 galleries selling works by over 35,000 artists. The artnet Auctions platform, launched in 2008, quickly ushered in a new era in the art market, exemplified by its online sale of Andy Warhol’s Flowers, which sold for $1.3 million in July 2011. In the last year alone, artnet Auctions held 76 themed auctions—including numerous auctions of fashion photography—attracting bidders from 124 countries.
Karl+Artnet
— Collaboration
To celebrate the launch of the brand’s online global women’s flagship store on karl.com, fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld and artnet are partnering for an exclusive auction of three one-of-a-kind handbags, each accompanied by its original sketch. Exclusively designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the partnership, the unique bags have been expertly crafted by hand, while the rare sketches are coveted as pieces of art in and of themselves and seldom made available for sale. The exclusive handbags will be unveiled and live for bidding on artnet Auctions from November 5–10, 2015.
