EXCLUSIVE: Sotheby’s to Auction 1,000 ‘Personal’ Karl Lagerfeld Sketches

Sotheby's announced on May 23, 2024, that it will auction approximately 1,000 previously unseen personal sketches by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The collection, described as "personal" by Sotheby's, offers a unique glimpse into Lagerfeld's creative process and career. These drawings will be offered alongside other significant items from his professional life, including stacks of iPods, which represent his embrace of technology and digital media throughout his career. The auction aims to capture the multifaceted legacy of Lagerfeld, who was not only a prolific designer but also a photographer and cultural icon. The sale is expected to draw significant interest from collectors of fashion memorabilia, art, and design.