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The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate
Karl Lagerfeld.© Studio Pachamama

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The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate

Nearly four years after Karl Lagerfeld's death, the question of who will inherit his estate and how much is at stake remains unresolved. It's a subject shrouded in secrecy, much like the designer himself, but Glitz.paris has published a series of scoops that shed light on the topic: from his mysterious accountant to the tax debts preventing his heirs from getting their hands on his assets. 

The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate
Karl Lagerfeld.© Studio Pachamama

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French taxman may swallow up Lagerfeld's inheritance after 7-year legal battle

The inventory of the estate of the late fashion designer was completed in December, in theory meaning that his inheritance can be distributed this year. But an investigation by Glitz has revealed that the nine beneficiaries designated in the will may end up with nothing once tax authorities have claimed their share.

On account of outstanding tax arrears, the fashion designer’s heirs may never see a penny of their inheritance.
LogoSubscribers only France Families 12.02.2026
On account of outstanding tax arrears, the fashion designer’s heirs may never see a penny of their inheritance.

Karl Lagerfeld's former Parisian mansion facing forced sale

After its botched attempts to sell it to various billionaires last year, Gabon may be forced by its creditors to auction off the Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo in Paris, whose first floor was for many years home to Karl Lagerfeld.

LogoSubscribers only France Families 04.11.2025

Lagerfeld inheritance still up in air six years on

None of the eight heirs of the star fashion designer, who died in February 2019, has yet collected on their inheritance on account of outstanding tax arrears.

LogoSubscribers only France Families 17.07.2025

Arnault sent secret envoy to Africa in bid to buy Karl Lagerfeld's mansion

As Chanel does all it can to make a clean break with the legacy of its iconic creative director, LVMH never misses an opportunity to keep Karl Lagerfeld's memory alive. Bernard Arnault's group went to great lengths to try to acquire the designer's former home, even sending an envoy to Africa to negotiate with the property's current owners.

LogoSubscribers only France, Gabon Houses 23.01.2025

Lagerfeld heirs give up fight with French taxman

The former Chanel artistic director's nine heirs, in dispute with French tax authorities for more than four years, have just ended their legal challenge over the tax adjustments and penalties imposed on them. The move suggests the designer's estate may soon be settled.

LogoSubscribers only France Families 05.09.2024

Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

A lesser-known Paris property that the late Chanel artistic director used as a dining hall and reception space has been sold to a family office linked to one of France's leading alcoholic beverage companies.

LogoSubscribers only France Families 28.03.2024

Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

The German fashion designer's last labour of love, a mansion called the Pavillon de Voisins, was quietly sold a few months ago by the administrator of his estate. The buyer is a family office with close ties to LVMH.

LogoSubscribers only France Families 21.03.2024

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Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

The fashion legend's former apartment on Paris's Quai Voltaire will go under the hammer on 26 March in the hope of speeding up the resolution of his estate. Five years after the designer's death, tax and inheritance issues have left his heirs waiting empty-handed.

Karl Lagerfeld's estate, which involves nine heirs, remains burdened by tax and property issues.
LogoSubscribers only France, Monaco Families 14.03.2024
Karl Lagerfeld's estate, which involves nine heirs, remains burdened by tax and property issues.

The untold story of the tax dispute freezing Karl Lagerfeld's estate

As New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates Karl Lagerfeld's legacy, the late designer's estate is in stasis over hefty tax debts in Paris. The former Chanel artistic director's unpaid tax bills in France are keeping his eight heirs from collecting their inheritance.

Free access France Families 02.05.2023

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The untold story of Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant

Lucien Frydlender, who served as Karl Lagerfeld's financial adviser for 30 years, is a familiar figure in the luxury world, but also one of the industry's most mysterious. As rumours swirl about him, Glitz.paris delves into Frydlender's career and his role in the late Chanel artistic director's estate.

Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant.
LogoSubscribers only France Families 15.12.2022
Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant.

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