March 29, 2026

KARL LAGERFELD Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.4k pieces of influencer content sponsored by KARL LAGERFELD over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how KARL LAGERFELD invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with KARL LAGERFELD, see here: KARL LAGERFELD influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

KARL LAGERFELD's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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KARL LAGERFELD's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

98Mar'25184Apr'25181May'2596Jun'25120Jul'2586Aug'25121Sep'25203Oct'25108Nov'25116Dec'2571Jan'2638Feb'26

KARL LAGERFELD's sponsored post volume peaks in October with 203 posts, 71% higher than the monthly average of 119. February recorded the lowest activity at 38 posts, 68% below average.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of KARL LAGERFELD's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 1.3k posts (89.9%)
  • TikTok: 139 posts (9.7%)
  • YouTube: 6 posts (0.4%)
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KARL LAGERFELD's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.3kInstagram139TikTok6YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for KARL LAGERFELD.

Here are 3 examples of KARL LAGERFELD's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

zengincipsi x KARL LAGERFELD

Influencer bio

Lüks ama samimiyetsiz hayatlar 📍Yaşam | Etkinlik | Mekan | Seyahat | Fiyat Bilgisi | Öneri

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.9M
Post EMV $57.9k

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carlaginola x KARL LAGERFELD

Influencer bio

Hii, hope you have fun 🍒 Instagram : carla_ginola

Collaboration metrics

Post views3.3M
Post EMV $66.2k

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victoriabejaranodesign x KARL LAGERFELD

Influencer bio

Periodista y publicista. Aprendiz del diseño. Adicta a la moda y apasionada de los viajes. En 2012 me inicié en el mundo de la comunicación 2.0 con mi blog y ahora me uno a Youtube para mostraos de una manera más cercana mis inquietudes por el mundo de la moda, la belleza y el diseño. ¡Os espero cada miércoles en mi canal! www.victoriabejarano.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views3.2k
Post EMV $120

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Posts: 60.3%
  • Reels: 39.7%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers KARL LAGERFELD are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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KARL LAGERFELD's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K8.7%
1K-5K23.0%
5K-10K14.2%
10K-50K34.0%
50K-100K7.4%
100K-500K10.4%
500K+2.3%

With 34% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, KARL LAGERFELD's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (252.0k avg views/post):

nathalieparis x KARL LAGERFELD

Influencer bio

✉️ nathalie@nathalieparis.com

Collaboration metrics

Post likes226.1k
Post EMV $22.6k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (6.4k avg views/post):

_vanyvan_ x KARL LAGERFELD

Influencer bio

Paris📍 Fashion/ Travel/ Food/ more food 🥘 Tattoo artist ➡️ @_vanyvan_ink TikTok: Vanyvan_ 📩 Van@gisele-paris.fr

Collaboration metrics

Post likes2.8k
Post EMV $283

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KARL LAGERFELD's repeat partnerships

Out of 1k unique influencers in our dataset, 14 of them (1%) posted content for KARL LAGERFELD in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @parishilton, who has collaborated across 6 months with 9 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of KARL LAGERFELD's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

iamcarriekirsten x KARL LAGERFELD

erik.heart x KARL LAGERFELD

vestalugg x KARL LAGERFELD

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where KARL LAGERFELD had the most influencer activity. 15% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • India (9.2%)
  • France (7.4%)
  • Spain (7.1%)
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KARL LAGERFELD's influencer activity by market

United States15.0%
India9.2%
France7.4%
Spain7.1%
Germany6.6%
Other54.7%

Here is another example of KARL LAGERFELD collaborating with an influencer in United States.

parishilton x KARL LAGERFELD

KARL LAGERFELD's influencer activity vs. related brands

KARL LAGERFELD competes in premium fashion with strong brand identity, where DKNY offers a comparable contemporary label footprint. AMI Paris is a nearby premium apparel competitor targeting fashion-forward audiences through styling-led creator content.

Total influencer content

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KARL LAGERFELD vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

KARL LAGERFELD
DKNY
AMI Paris
1.4k5121.2k

KARL LAGERFELD leads with 1.4k sponsored posts, notably outpacing AMI Paris (1.2k posts) and DKNY (512 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 1.1k posts, suggesting established influencer marketing investments.

By social platform

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KARL LAGERFELD vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

KARL LAGERFELD
DKNY
AMI Paris
1.3k3661.2k1391440620InstagramTikTokYouTube

KARL LAGERFELD leads on Instagram and YouTube, while DKNY leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with KARL LAGERFELD at 1.3k, AMI Paris at 1.2k, DKNY at 366 posts. KARL LAGERFELD's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On Instagram, KARL LAGERFELD has far more posts than DKNY, and AMI Paris has no posts on TikTok or YouTube.

By geographical market

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KARL LAGERFELD vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in KARL LAGERFELD's top markets

KARL LAGERFELD
DKNY
AMI Paris
2151861561324201060112United StatesIndiaFrance

AMI Paris has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in Japan (403 posts, 33.1%), France (112 posts, 9.2%), while KARL LAGERFELD has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (215 posts, 15%), India (132 posts, 9.2%), while DKNY leads in United Kingdom with 26 posts (5%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does KARL LAGERFELD sponsor most?
KARL LAGERFELD's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (89.9% of their total content). On Instagram, Posts are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do KARL LAGERFELD use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by KARL LAGERFELD that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "oanna20" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does KARL LAGERFELD collaborate with?

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