Karl Lagerfeld to receive 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award

The British Fashion Council is set to present iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld with the Outstanding Achievement Award 2015 at the upcoming British Fashion Awards.

The German designer will be honoured at the ceremony, held on November 23, at London’s Coliseum for his contributions to the fashion industry during his career which spans more than half a century.

His work at the helm of numerous fashion houses such as Chloe, Fendi, Chanel and his own eponymous label have been celebrated over the years, although it is his 30 year tenure at Chanel for which he is most recognised. During his time at Chanel, he has been credited for translating his vision for the French fashion house and transforming it into a globally acclaimed name.

“Karl Lagerfeld defines outstanding,” commented Natalie Massenet, Chairman of the BFC and founder of Net-a-Porter. “He is the champion of excellence, the master of the exceptional and one of the most iconic figures globally from our industry. His life's work for his own and so many extraordinary brands has written the language of fashion."

"He is the ultimate visionary and we celebrate not only the decades already passed but those yet to happen. In Karl's hands the future of fashion will be an exceptional one.” Previous winners of the Outstanding Achievement Award include Anna Wintour in 2014, Terry and Tricia Jones in 2013 and Manolo Blahnik in 2012.