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Janelle Monae Meets Iconic Designer Karl Lagerfeld

After an electrifying performance in Moscow, singer Janelle Monae received a very special guest backstage: iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld. The German-born designer, who currently serves as creative director for both Chanel and Fendi, gushed about Monae's talent. With cameras rolling and lights flashing he described Monae as "very gifted" and her group as "marvelous." "People were just enchanted," he said of the performance. Check out the video of their meeting...
Janelle Monae Meets Iconic Designer Karl Lagerfeld
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By Zandile Blay · Updated October 29, 2020
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After an electrifying performance in Moscow, singer Janelle Monae received a very special guest backstage: iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld. The German-born designer, who currently serves as creative director for both Chanel and Fendi, gushed about Monae’s talent. With cameras rolling and lights flashing he described Monae as “very gifted” and her group as “marvelous.” “People were just enchanted,” he said of the performance. Check out the video of their meeting…