[1] [2][3] The series follows the rise of Karl Lagerfeld through the world of haute couture in 1970s Paris, telling the story of both his career in high fashion and personal relationships.

[4][3] In March 2023, it was announced that a television series around the life and career of famed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, was in production for the streaming service Disney+, with Daniel Brühl starring as the titular character.

Also joining the cast were Théodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher, Arnaud Valois as Yves Saint Laurent, Alex Lutz as Pierre Bergé, Agnès Jaoui as Gaby Aghion, and Sunnyi Melles as Marlene Dietrich.

[6] Leila Latif of The Guardian awarded the series four stars out of five, saying “This biopic of one of fashion’s most distinctive icons is a visual feast”.

[3] On NPR, John Powers wrote, "Becoming Karl Lagerfeld feels urgent and alive — like a present day story that happens to be set in the past.