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Greatest Fashion Designers of All Time
Karl Lagerfeld or Yves Saint Laurent

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Why This Battle Matters

Can the quintessential Parisian poise of Yves Saint Laurent's creations overpower the radical, reinvention prowess of Karl Lagerfeld? Here we are, witnessing a clash not just of designs but of enduring legacies. Lagerfeld, with his sharp, modernist scissors, cut across decades, rejuvenating labels like Chanel and Fendi. In contrast, Saint Laurent, the sublime traditionalist, bestowed upon fashion the tuxedo for women, making timeless elegance his trademark. This battle isn't just about who tops the greatest-of-all-time lists—it's an existential debate on what defines the soul of high fashion. Will it be the daring innovation or the refined classicism that shapes our cultural fabric?

🔥 Fan Takes

Yeah, but can we talk about how Yves revolutionized how women dress? Real talk, no joke.
Lagerfeld was like, idk, the Midas touch of fashion?? Everything he touched turned iconic, fr.
YSL all the way, bro. The feels when he dropped Le Smoking? Gamechanger.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Yves Saint Laurent over Karl Lagerfeld when it comes to the greatest Fashion Designers of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Yves Saint Laurent 60.7% of the time over Karl Lagerfeld.

Across all battles:

Yves Saint Laurent win rate: 40.5%

Karl Lagerfeld win rate: 24.7%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender in the Greatest Fashion Designers of All Time league on GoatWars?

Coco Chanel is currently sitting at the top spot in the Greatest Fashion Designers of All Time league. You can see how all the legends stack up against each other on the GOAT List.

Why is Yves Saint Laurent winning by so much against Karl Lagerfeld?

Yves Saint Laurent tends to win big because of his iconic status in fashion history. His designs not only transformed women's fashion but also carried a narrative of freedom and rebellion, which deeply connects with fans of fashion.

Who is better: Karl Lagerfeld or Yves Saint Laurent?

Currently, Yves Saint Laurent is leading in the fan votes, likely because of his revolutionary designs and the emotional pull of his story—with his modern takes on women's tuxedos and empowerment through fashion. Fans really resonate with his bold approach!