Music / Sound of FashionKarl Lagerfeld: secret fan of the musical undergroundDidn't expect Chanel’s bouclé suits to be soundtracked by A. G. Cook and Chromatics? Think againShareLink copied ✔️August 21, 2015MusicSound of FashionText Owen Myers The Kaiser's stamp of approval doesn't come easily. Things that Mr Lagerfeld hates? Telephones, rice, sweatpants, and selfies. But the choosy creative director is a little more broad-minded when it comes to music. Lagerfeld keeps over 100 iPods, and even employs an "iPod Nanny" to ensure that the devices are looked after as well as Choupette. Natually, his work with Chanel has the same attention to audio detail. Working closely with sound alchemist Michel Gaubert, he's used unexpected artists like A. G. Cook, Clark and Hercules & Love Affair for show soundtracks in recent years, as well as inviting Chromatics to perform at SS13 and using Lo-Fang on a Chanel No. 5 short film. Check out our pick of the bunch from the last half-decade below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerBeautyThe hairy politics of on-screen pubesMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfMusicIn pictures: London’s lost goes out with a bangArt & PhotographyThese intimate portraits examine India’s influencer cultureEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy