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Taken from the Autumn Issue of Wonderland.

Scanning adoringly through FENDI’s AW16 collection, Karl’s stamp is clear: swimming in undulating curves and pairing pastels with an earthy palette, it’s an expert’s manipulation of modern tastes and classic forms. Incomparable and ever-so-slightly intimidating, when Wonderland was offered the chance to interview FENDI frontman Karl Lagerfeld, we called upon our favourite fashion friends to help. Here, the Wonderland team and our closest contributors quizzed Karl on his inspirations (by which he responded with glittering pearls of wisdom) and whether we can get a space on the guest list for our Bag Bugs.

Karl, season after season, collection after collection, you tap into your never-ending creative whirlpool of ideas. Is there a decade you either consciously or subconsciously revisit? – Princess Julia

I don’t think about it. I live for today, tomorrow, and maybe after tomorrow. I like to change as well, while the world is changing. With fashion you have to. That’s what fashion is about! Also, never-ending inspiration is the most important thing. One thing always inspires the next. Creativity with no vision, or developed with people who have no talent to build something, it’s worthless. I am happy to say that I work with great people who can understand and realise my ideas. It is a mix of possibility of ideas and the possibility to make them modern, right, beautiful — and that’s it.

You once said: “If someone asks me what fashion is, I don’t know, but 30 years later it all becomes clear”. Which trends from the last three decades has that mantra become most true about? – Jack Mills

There are no rules, trends come and go. Fashion is about the “moment”, not about museum exhibits. The best thing that can happen to a dress is that it gets worn.

In the past, you’ve said FENDI was “grunge before grunge was invented”. Which subcultures or youth culture movements are you most fond of? – Lily Walker

I like very much the Futurist movement, in particular Giacomo Balla and Giorgio De Chirico. They were the first modernists, just like FENDI.

Do FENDI fur charms with faces count as +1 at a party? – Tea Hacic-Vlahovic 

There is The Karlito, which is a kind of fur monster inspired by me. I’m also one with a large collar, with a kind of black tie!

Is there any advice you wish you’d had when you were starting out? – David Uzochukwu

What I can say today is that you always have to think that you can do better, that you have to make an effort. I’m never completely satisfied with what I do. I always think about the next and want to do more, because I think I can do better and improve. That’s how I think about myself.

In the age of the influencer, what is the modern role of a muse? Do you seek out muses with their digital footprint in mind? How do you ensure you are not just fetishising their social media reach? – Hynam Kendall

It is very difficult to identify a specific woman. Our job is to propose collections hoping that many women will appreciate what we do. Saying “it’s for this kind of woman and not for the other”, it’s a too sharp remark.

Your association with FENDI stretches back far further than your work at Chanel. What’s the allure of the brand for you? Do you think the sensibilities of the Italian woman differ from that of the French? – Richard Mortimer

FENDI is the unique craftsmanship of the best Italian artisans. The secret is also that this Maison is rooted in Italy from the first day of its creation, also after the acquisition from LVMH group. That gives to the brand a unique international dimension and the possibility to be modern and avant-garde at the same time. It gained a global dimension with a strong Italian and rRman unique backbone.

You speak so many languages, which do you think in? Do you think it has an effect on the way your work? – Kat Jenkins

I don’t think about it, I adapt easily. I have many personalities. You’ve spoken about being inspired by the shapes in rice fields to create new methods of working with fur.

Where was the most unexpected place you found inspiration for the brand’s AW16 collection? – Huw Gwyther

I like experimenting on materials, mixing things that are not supposed to go together. I am against nothing. I like things to be what they don’t at first seem. For instance, the FENDI fall/winter 2016-17 collection was a beautiful mix of materials, like fur that looked like velvet or silk jacquard that looked like leather. Also, the inspiration — we mixed Japanese botanical flowers with gravitational waves… And they looked so modern!

In the 90s, you would show 200 look collections for FENDI. The collections are still huge today, but how was the designing and creating process back then without the instancy of communication we have today? – Matthew Josephs

It’s easy to work with me in terms of fashion, because I sketch in a way that [allows people to] do the dresses without me coming in for a fitting. I have a vision, I put it on paper and the others translate it on toiles for RTW or fur that are perfect. But my sketches always come with a technical explanation that show the atelier what I want. Today I can send my designs directly from my iPhone. Back when I started there was no fax and it would take 3 weeks to ship a package in the mail!

All clothing: FENDI AW16

Photography: Ronan McKenzie

Fashion: Matthew Josephs

Fashion Assistant: Toni-Blaze Ibekwe

Hair: Shiori Takahashi

Talent: Shaun Holder at Supa

Makeup: Pablo Rodriguez at CLM Hair & Make-Up using ILLAMASQUA Extinct Collection

Nails: Veronica Butenko using CHANEL Le Vernis Turban and Marinière and Body Excellence Hand Cream

Thanks to Raw Casting Suite

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Full look by MICHAEL HALPERN, black bralet underneath by J. LINDEBERG and vintage earring available at FOUND & VISION

Can you tell us about how you got scouted?

When I was 14 I did a campaign for a brand in Argentina – my mother agent now, saw it and contacted my parents to ask for their permission for me to join his agency. At first I didn’t want to do it but a year later I said yes!

What have you been up to since you got scouted?

I was mainly working in Argentina until I finished high school but this year I’ve started travelling a lot more which I love! I’ve been to New York and I’m currently in London. It has been an amazing opportunity for me to see different cities that I’ve never visited before.

What’s your favourite thing that you’ve worn on a shoot or in a show that you wish was yours?

When I did the Elle Mexico cover shoot I was wearing a Dolce and Gabbana dress – I still wish I had that in my closet.

Who would be your dream photographer to work with? Or your dream designer to walk for?

It would be a dream come true to work with Mario Testino because I have always admired him AND, we both come from the same continent! Also Glen Luchford because he is unique at what he does. I would love to walk for Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

What do you do when you’re not modelling?

I like to explore and enjoy nature, I’m a foodie so I love trying different cuisines. I also love watching movies. Since I’ve been traveling a lot lately I really enjoy Skyping with my friends and family too of course.

What’s been your favourite moment as a model so far?

I’ve worked with so many great teams and my favourite moments are when I’m shooting with teams that make it feel like fun and not work!

Which city would you love to live in?

I really love my hometown Cordoba, Argentina but if I have to pick a place away from home I would choose Rome because it’s really dreamy and historic.

Do you prefer shoots or shows?

Shoots because you get really show your personally and get to really meet the team that you do shoots with

Who’s your favourite female model and who’s your favourite male model?

My favourite female model is Kate Moss, I always admire her because she is strong and we have the same height so that inspires me to follow my dreams. And my favourite male model is Xavier Serrano.

What do you do with your time off?

I do Pilates and yoga, but I also love horse-riding.

What song always gets you dancing?

Hahah that’s a funny question! I really love to dance to music in Spanish, but a song that also gets me dancing is “Work” by Rihanna.

Beret and turtleneck both STYLIST’S own and jacket by ANTONIO BERARDI

Leotard by AMERICAN APPAREL, bathing suit by MARTA JAKUBOWSKI, net boots by MARTINE SITBON from FOUND & VISION, vintage earrings from FOUND & VISION and rings by TESSA METCALFE

Beret STYLIST’S OWN, cotton shirt by ZDDZ, vintage gold ruffle top worn upside down by HERBERT at FOUND & VISION, archive gold belt by CHANEL at FOUND & VISION, jeans by MARQUES’ALMEIDA, shoes by MICHAEL HALPERN and vintage earring available at FOUND & VISION.

Coat by JAMES KELLY, hoodie by ZDDZ, tights by WOLFORD, boots by SOL SANA, vintage earrings available at FOUND & VISION and rings by TESSA METCALFE

Full look by MICHAEL HALPERN, black bralet underneath by J. LINDEBERG and vintage earring available at FOUND & VISION

Archive blazer by THIERRY MUGLER at FOUND & VISION, nylon bustier by AMERICAN APPAREL, red trouser and cage dress by ROBERTS WOOD, tights by WOLFORD and bots by SOL SANA

Bra by AMERICAN APPAREL, sequinned top by XANDER ZHOU, net top by THIS IS THE UNIFORM, trousers by PAULA KNORR, shoes by MICHAEL HALPERN and vintage earrings available at FOUND & VISION

Bra by AMERICAN APPAREL, sequinned top by XANDER ZHOU, net top by THIS IS THE UNIFORM, trousers by PAULA KNORR, shoes by MICHAEL HALPERN and vintage earrings available at FOUND & VISION

Beret STYLIST’S OWN, cotton shirt by ZDDZ, vintage gold ruffle top worn upside down by HERBERT at FOUND & VISION, archive gold belt by CHANEL at FOUND & VISION, jeans by MARQUES’ALMEIDA, shoes by MICHAEL HALPERN and vintage earring available at FOUND & VISION.

Photographer: Ronan Mckenzie

Stylist: Jonathan Johnson

Set Design: Aidan Zamiri

Make Up: Carrie @ Carol Hayes Management

Hair: Takao Hayashi

Model: Augustina @ Models1

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COCO – Milk

FREYA – Select

ELLA – Models 1

MARTHA – Select

KRISS – Wilhelmina

KASUMI – Named

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ANGIE – Premier

HARRIET – Select

DEMI – Wilhelmina

MAME – Premier

MAY – The Hive

ROMILY – Select

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