Karl LAGERFELD - Autograph letter signed to shoemaker R. Massaro.

Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019)

Autograph letter signed to luxury shoemaker Raymond Massaro.

One large octavo page (155 x 210 mm). Slnd.

Autograph address on the first cover of the card.

Magnificent document written inside a folding card illustrated with vertical patterns and printed in the name of Karl Lagerfeld.

“Dear friend, Here is a check for 20,000 F. I don’t know where we are in our accounts – and here are the boots too. I love them ! Not even finished so it looks good on the interior. Can I have some for the end of the week? Thanks in advance. Kind regards. Karl Lagerfeld. ".

Shoemaker Raymond Massaro (1929-2019), virtuoso of custom-made shoes, was the official supplier to the most prestigious French haute couture houses: Chanel, Madame Grès, Thierry Mugler, Azzedine Alaïa, Christian Lacroix, etc. He was president of the National Chamber of Bootmakers and vice-president of the National Leather Council.

In 1957, Massaro created, at the request of Gabrielle Chanel, the legendary two-tone pump with elastic strap, a timeless, flagship of the house. Since then, clear plastic pumps, jeweled sandals, cork platforms, ankle boots, beaded heels, boots, etc. have become popular. were born from the collaboration of the shoemaker and Karl Lagerfeld.

In 2002, Chanel bought the Massaro house in order to protect the French know-how of this luxury craftsmanship, at the service of its collections.