Series synopsis
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld is a French drama television series that premiered on Disney+ on June 7, 2024. It ended on June 7, 2024. It was created by Isaure Pisani-Ferry, Jennifer Have, Raphaëlle Bacqué. It stars Daniel Brühl, Théodore Pellerin, Arnaud Valois and Alex Lutz.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Fashion is made of passion and betrayal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daniel Brühl as Karl Lagerfeld
- Théodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher
- Arnaud Valois as Yves Saint Laurent
- Alex Lutz as Pierre Bergé
- Lisa Kreuzer as Elisabeth Lagerfeld
- Sunnyi Melles as Marlene Dietrich
- Paul Spera as Andy Warhol
- Agnès Jaoui as Gaby Aghion
Supporting cast
- Anouk Feral as Rosemarie Le Gallais
- Claire Laffut as Loulou de la Falaise
- Jeanne Damas as Paloma Picasso
- Féodor Atkine as Antony de Bascher
- Victoire du Bois as Anne de Bascher
- Julia Faure as Francine Crescent
- Mehdi Kerkouche as Juan Ramos
- Clara Bretheau as Diane de Beauvau-Craon
- Caroline Archambault as Armelle de Bascher
- Geoffrey Carlassare as Geoffrey le majordome
Guest cast
- Tom Rey as Bruno
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 7, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mercenary of Prêt-à-Porter Karl Lagerfeld meets Jacques de Bascher and takes the reins of French fashion house Chloé. |
June 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Do You Have a Style? While Karl works for the iconic Marlene Dietrich, Jacques gets dangerously close to Yves. |
June 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
In Bed with Karl Karl declares war on Chloé and presses Jacques to choose between him and Yves. |
June 7, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 7, 2024 |
| Status | ended |