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In 1954, a 21-year-old Lagerfeld posed next to his first prize-winning coat at the Fashion Design Competition in Paris. The award earned him a spot as assistant to Pierre Balmain.
In 1954, a 21-year-old Lagerfeld posed next to his first prize-winning coat at the Fashion Design Competition in Paris. The award earned him a spot as assistant to Pierre Balmain.