He was working onbecoming.
Its what I show the world because its what the world wants of me.
He knows what this moment could mean for his career, and she does too.
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He tells her that he will present her as she has been, powerful, with panache.
That he wont allow her to wear her misery.
He chooses to be behind the scenes at first, the story implies, because of his insecurity.
Daniel Brühl as Karl Lagerfeld and Théodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher.
In some moments, it almost feels likeBecomingis the story of Saint Laurent (more on that later).
He is asomeone, but notthe one.
Daniel Bruhl as Karl Lagerfeld and Theodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher.
He is the recipient of a variety of key one-liners that explain Lagerfelds world.
Whoever has the best collection and dresses the key customers, defines the zeitgeist and thereby society.
Theyre shaming you, she tells him when he receives an invitation to Saint Laurents runway show.
Go show them, she tells him the last time they speak, at least according to the show.
Its the pinnacle of a lifetime of reproach disguised as encouragement.
This, in my experience and opinion, is one of the most crucial and unsung of queer traditions.
Becoming Karl Lagerfeldis also a fabulous lesson in fashion history.
Yet all of this comes second to his relationship with de Bascher.
This is the chink in the armor ofBecoming Karl Lagerfeld.
Should we shy away from including these storylines in their biographies?
Such was the case with other biopics of designers from the same time.
Becoming Karl Lagerfeldis a compelling biopic, but its also a fashion document.
She didnt like the dress he made for her.
After watching all six episodes, I couldnt tell you what it looked like.
But in a story about one of the worlds most celebrated designers, shouldnt fashion be the main event?
