Karl Lagerfeld. (Essen, February 14, 2014) Getty Images:
The great couturier, who died in 2019, bequeathed his wealth and inheritance to his seven relatives. However, no one has yet received an inheritance.
Once there was Karl Lagerfeld and his seven heirs… Since his death on February 19, 2019, the couturier’s estate has not yet been settled. The reason: dubious financial arrangements and a number of debts (some of which were paid off by selling goods) that could harm the author’s heirs, as mentioned. Point in its latest issue. Revealing the contours of this administrative-judicial case, the magazine has revealed the identity of the heirs of the German designer, who has been at the helm of the house of Chanel for more than three decades.
In the video, Baptiste Gabiconi, the first heir to Karl Lagerfeld
The name of the first heir is not a surprise. It is, of course, the model of Corsican-born Baptiste Gabiconi among his relatives. Born in 1989, she, who had known Karl Lagerfeld for ten years when the author died, was at the top of the list of beneficiaries. Agreed Point, he has to pocket 30% of the final amount. “I reminded him of who he was when he was younger… I wasn’t in the middle, I was natural with him and I wasn’t beating myself up, which he appreciated. We talked morning and evening. He sent me hundreds of faxes,” the former protégé of “Kaiser” assures today.
Karl Lagerfeld and Baptiste Gabiconi. (Basel, June 9, 2009) Getty Images:
Sebastien Jondeau, 47, a “kid from the suburbs” who met Karl Lagerfeld when he was 15, also saw his name on the list of legatees. A statement that comes to dedicate life to the great couturier. Over the years, Sébastien Jondeau had truly become Karl Lagerfeld’s confidant. Bodyguard, driver, he organized the life of the holy monster of creation for twenty years. He followed her everywhere, arranged all her trips, including vacations, had one-on-one dinners with her every New Year’s Eve… And she was even the one who held his hand on the fateful morning of February 19, 2019.
Brad Krenig, an American model with blond locks, is also a descendant of Karl Lagerfeld. He’s notably the father of two boys, including Hudson, Lagerfeld’s spoiled godson, who we spotted on the catwalks. Brad Krenig and his sons together will inherit the same share as Sébastien Jondeau, says. Point.
Karl Lagerfeld and Hudson Koenig. (Paris, October 3, 2017) Getty Images:
Caroline of Monaco, another heir
In the list of legates then appear: Virginia Viard, current artistic director of Chanel; Caroline Lebar, who has followed her image beyond Chanel and Fendi since the 1980s; Amanda Harlech, very classy Madam English, who long advised John Galliano before accepting the role of creative muse to Karl Lagerfeld in 2007; and finally Sophie de Langlade, director of collections for the Karl Lagerfeld label. In addition to the seven heirs, one and a half million euros is also earmarked for Françoise Cassote (the faithful manager of KL), who is responsible for caring for and feeding the “respected cat” Chouette.
The will is also generous to other individuals, including certain individuals known to the general public. This is the case of Caroline de Monaco, a great friend of Karl Lagerfeld, who is to inherit the couture furniture, like Amanda Harlech, Virginia Viard and Sandy Brandt, who are paired with the American journalist Ingrid Sissy.
Carolina of Monaco, her daughter Alexandra of Hanover and Karl Lagerfeld. (Rome, December 1, 2015) Getty Images:
As for Eric Pfrunder, who died last December, who had been Chanel’s image director since 1987, he had to restore all of the designer’s photo collections… Except for Brad Krenig and Baptiste Giabiconi.
Source: Le Figaro
