The influential German designer is best known for his work with the French luxury fashion house, along with his prodigious output. He was also the creative director at Fendi and his eponymous label. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

The influential German designer is best known for his work with the French luxury fashion house, along with his prodigious output. He was also the creative director at Fendi and his eponymous label. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

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Karl Lagerfeld, pioneering fashion designer, has died

Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion visionary and creative director of Chanel, has died, the company told CNN Tuesday.