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Lagerfeld Sorry About Those Fat Comments

Fashion designer apologizes to Adele, says he's her biggest fan

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 9, 2012 9:00 AM CST

(Newser) – For once, Karl Lagerfeld is actually apologizing for calling someone fat: His recent comments about Adele's physique were taken out of context, the fashion designer tells Metro in a statement. "I'd like to say to Adele that I am your biggest admirer," he continues, calling her his "favorite singer." "I lost over 30 kilos 10 years ago and ... know how it feels when the press is mean to you in regards to your appearance. Adele is a beautiful girl. She is the best. And I can't wait for her next CD."

As for Adele, she probably doesn't care what Lagerfeld thinks: The Daily Mail reports that she told People, in an interview given a day after Lagerfeld's comments, that she is "proud" of her body and that it is representative of real women. "I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines," she adds. Click for more of Lagerfeld's apparently unfiltered thoughts.

In this Sunday Aug. 28, 2011 file photo  Adele performs at the MTV Video Music Awards  in Los Angeles.
In this Sunday Aug. 28, 2011 file photo Adele performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges the applause of the audience after the Chanel Haute-Couture Spring / Summer 2012 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on January 24, 2012 in Paris, France.
Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges the applause of the audience after the Chanel Haute-Couture Spring / Summer 2012 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on January 24, 2012 in Paris, France.   (Getty Images)
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Showing 3 of 4 comments
Written-in-blood
Feb 9, 2012 12:09 PM CST
I love that it says showing 3 of 2 comments.
Fondue
Feb 9, 2012 9:37 AM CST
For once I'd like to see the celebrity class boycott people like this. Certainly they could survive a year without Chanel or Fendi.
pg13
Feb 9, 2012 9:05 AM CST
Good job Lagerfield.   Got yourself in the news twice this week.   Have your publicist call me.   Driving over a pedestrian might be a great career move next month.
 

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