Becoming Karl Lagerfeld

Overview

In 1972, Karl Lagerfeld is an unknown 38-year-old designer of ready-to-wear fashion, largely unknown to the public. His encounter with the young Jacques de Bascher, an ambitious and seductive dandy, changes everything.

Episodes

The Mercenary of Prêt-à-Porter

S01E01 The Mercenary of Prêt-à-Porter

June 7, 2024 7.3 46 min
Karl Lagerfeld meets Jacques de Bascher and takes the reins of French fashion house Chloé.
Do You Have a Style?

S01E02 Do You Have a Style?

June 7, 2024 7.0 44 min
While Karl works for the iconic Marlene Dietrich, Jacques gets dangerously close to Yves.
In Bed with Karl

S01E03 In Bed with Karl

June 7, 2024 6.5 44 min
Karl declares war on Chloé and presses Jacques to choose between him and Yves.
Bad Reputation

S01E04 Bad Reputation

June 7, 2024 7.0 39 min
While Karl confronts Yves and Pierre, Jacques flees Paris.
The Wedding of the Century

S01E05 The Wedding of the Century

June 7, 2024 7.5 41 min
Karl wants to scream his success from the rooftops. But for that, he needs Jacques by his side.
Monaco?

S01E06 Monaco?

June 7, 2024 7.0 51 min
A new fashion wave is here. Karl must choose between Jacques and his all-consuming ambition.

Cast

Daniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl
Karl Lagerfeld
Sunnyi Melles
Sunnyi Melles
Marlene Dietrich
Théodore Pellerin
Théodore Pellerin
Jacques de Bascher
Paul Spera
Paul Spera
Andy Warhol
Agnès Jaoui
Agnès Jaoui
Gaby Aghion
Alex Lutz
Alex Lutz
Pierre Bergé
Arnaud Valois
Arnaud Valois
Yves Saint Laurent
Claire Laffut
Claire Laffut
Loulou de la Falaise
Jeanne Damas
Jeanne Damas
Paloma Picasso
Lisa Kreuzer
Lisa Kreuzer
Elisabeth Lagerfeld
Féodor Atkine
Féodor Atkine
Antony de Bascher
Victoire du Bois
Victoire du Bois
Anne de Bascher

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