The Modernity of Antiquity: Karl Lagerfeld's Vision of Ancient Greece

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm UTC-04:00

227 West 27th Street, New York, NY, United States, New York 10001 | New York

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The Modernity of Antiquity: Karl Lagerfeld's Vision of Ancient Greece
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FREE ADMISSION | Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
Christophe Koné
Associate Professor of German at Williams College Christophe Koné explores Karl Lagerfeld's fascination with Ancient Greece. Using Chanel's "The Modernity of Antiquity" 2017/18 Cruise collection as a point of departure, Koné will discuss the recurrence of Greek Antiquity in Lagerfeld's work for both Chloé and Chanel, as well as in the designer's photography.

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[Image: Yvonne Schichtel, Trench Apron Dress, 2020, USA. Photo courtesy of designer.]
Fashion Culture Spring 2026 is made possible with the support of the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT. Support for programming was provided by the Boris Lurie Art Foundation.
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