Karl Lagerfeld x Bosa Launch NFT Tribute to Fashion Icon’s Legacy

Karl Lagerfeld and Bosa launched a special NFT collection on September 10, in tribute to the enduring legacy (and birthday) of the late iconic designer. 

Lagerfeld, a German fashion designer kicked off his fashion career in the 1950s, where he worked for several top fashion houses including Balmain, Patou, and Chloe before he transitioned to Chanel in 1983, where he took over as creative director until his passing in February 2019. He was widely recognized for his rock chic signature style – white hair, black sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and decked out in black. 

This collaboration between Lagerfeld and Bosa was born from a shared commitment to preserving heritage and excellence in craftsmanship. 

Bosa, an internationally acclaimed ceramics workshop nestled in the Venetian countryside, is renowned for its entirely handmade pieces. This dedication to craftsmanship and passion for the art form underscores the essence of this collaboration, ensuring that each piece remains unique, identifiable, and of the highest quality.

With more than 120 stores worldwide, the House of Karl Lagerfeld fuses the late designer’s iconic vision and design aesthetic of its founder with a contemporary, forward-looking spirit. The Maison’s portfolio features Parisian-inspired classics with a rock-chic attitude, including ready-to-wear for women, men, and kids, plug bags, small leather goods, footwear, fragrances, eyewear, and more. 

The KARL LAGERFELD X BOSA collection introduces two distinctive handmade ceramic statues, crafted from 24-carat gold and platinum paints, which reimagine the iconic image that made Karl Lagerfeld instantly recognizable. These creative reinterpretations pay homage to Lagerfeld’s remarkable talent for design and creation.

As part of the new collaboration, a pre-launch event was held on September 7 in the Karl Lagerfeld flagship store in Paris and exclusively on KARL.COM. The collection will be available on the website, as well as Karl Lagerfeld stores spanning Paris, London, Munich, Vienna, and Milan, along with a handful of Bosa retailers globally.

The “POP KARL” statue, designed by Elena Salmistraro, captures Lagerfeld’s humor and playfulness. Using a vibrant palette and contrasting elements, Salmistraro’s work creates a textured and vivid representation of Lagerfeld’s spirit. 

In contrast, “ROCK KARL” by Nika Zupanc takes inspiration from Lagerfeld’s rock-chic style. The statue features Lagerfeld in his signature black suit, white shirt, and dark sunglasses, with a pop of color on the dentelle collar and brushed gold-hued fingerless gloves.

Both statues stand at 41cm in height and 18 cm in width. Additionally, Lagerfeld’s NFT collection expands with two limited-edition digital assets inspired by the “POP KARL” sculpture, celebrating Lagerfeld’s enduring influence. 

These NFTs, released in collaboration with DEMATERIALISED, include a limited initial run and an ultra-exclusive offering, each accompanied by a physical version of the figurine.

Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.