Luxury Real Estate Trends - Karl Lagerfeld to design “Haute Homes” in Dubai

If Luxury Yacht makers can build marinas in Dubai, and movie stars can design hotels there, it makes sense that a fashion designer should be designing houses. Legendary fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld, has signed an exclusive deal with Dubai Infinity to design limited edition luxury homes on Isla Moda, the world’s first dedicated fashion island, set in the iconic development, The World

Samira Abdulrazzak, CEO of Dubai Infinity Holdings said, “Dubai Infinity Holdings is excited to bring Karl Lagerfeld to the UAE region for the first time as he embarks on laying his footprint on Isla Moda. He is the first of five iconic designers who will shape Isla Moda into an international destination. This is a very important phase in the development and begins a new chapter for fashion in Dubai. Karl Lagerfeld’s exquisite work transcends demographics and is idolized by fashionistas in Dubai.”

Lagerfeld’s collaborations with avant-garde fashion labels such as Chloe, Chanel and Fendi have propelled him to Fashion Icon status, although he is also famous for losing 40 kilos in weight just to be able to wear a particular designers clothes.

His passion for photography took him behind the lens, creating his own campaigns and artistic photography, which are shown in the most famous galleries and museums all over the world. This obsession for photography and books naturally lead him to open his own bookshop on the leftbank of Paris and start a new venture as a publisher of art books with his publication house, 7L. He has implemented his passion for interior design by creating several different designs for his own properties, which reflect his artistic vision.

“The metamorphosis of art and beauty is my passion. The discovery of contemporary mediums of expression has allowed me to pursue my interest in art, beauty, architecture and progressive cultural exchange,” said Karl Lagerfeld. “Dubai is a fashion bud on the verge of blossoming into the next fashion hub of the world. The city is alive with culture and rich in personality, making it a perfect place for aesthetic, fashion and design to flourish. Isla Moda has tremendous potential to be the style icon of the future and I intend on driving the island to high style stardom,” he added.

Karl Lagerfeld is the first of five designers who will contribute to the Isla Moda Development.

At the signing ceremony, Ms Abdulrazzak, wearing a hijab, the traditional Muslim headscarf, said, “We believe that the synergy of cultures will propel Isla Moda into international status making it an iconic landmark on the fashion world map. The most important aspect of this collaboration is the fact that we share a common vision”.

Karl Lagerfeld’s website

Dubai Infinity Holdings