Extremely Rare Karl Lagerfeld Tyrolean Clip On Earrings Oversized Signed Clip On*** Runway Show Earrings From 1997*** These are the same design featured in Karl Lagerfeld's Runway Show in 1997. Incredibly Rare Item!
Signed vintage Karl Lagerfeld statement clip-on earrings featuring a bold Tyrolean/Alpine folk motif in glossy black enamel with red heart accents and raised gold-tone floral detailing. Oversized cuff-style form with substantial, couture-weight construction and strong clip tension.
Lagerfeld’s world was always theatrical, graphic, and instantly recognizable—these have that same runway-level impact in miniature. The folkloric/Alpine imagery feels like an editorial nod to the designer’s longtime love of European heritage references reimagined as modern couture—the kind of piece that reads effortlessly with a black blazer, a white blouse, or a full monochrome look for maximum contrast and drama.
Tyrolean line, which were designed for Lagerfeld by artist Susan Samoiloff, are particularly noted as collectible
- The limited distribution and high production cost of his jewelry during that era contribute to their current scarcity and increasing value.
- Vintage Karl Lagerfeld jewelry from the 1980s and early 1990s, especially unique, statement-making pieces like these, are highly sought after by collectors.
- Karl Lagerfeld became the creative director of Chanel in 1983. The Tyrolean-inspired collection, for which the earrings in the image are famous, was part of his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A specific runway show was in the Fall of 1997.
- Inspiration: Lagerfeld drew inspiration from many aspects of the Chanel legacy and Coco's life. He was inspired by a Tyrolean uniform he spotted on a bellhop at an Austrian hotel, which he claimed was one of the inspirations for Coco Chanel's classic "little black jacket".
Details
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Marking: Signed on reverse (see photo)
Finish: Gold-tone metal with black enamel, red & gold accents
Motifs: Heart + floral folk elements
Closure: Clip-on
Era: Vintage (likely late 1980s–1990s)
Collector note: Oversized Lagerfeld clip-ons are increasingly difficult to source, and themed enamel pieces command a premium. Photos are part of the description. Ships securely and professionally packaged.
In excellent condition. Does not look like these earrings wear ever worn.
Very Rare pieces of art!