Karl Lagerfeld: Adele Is Fat, Russian Men Are Ugly, FLOTUS Is Magical & More

Karl Lagerfeld is known for many things (his tireless work ethic, those signature sunglasses, having more iPads than he can carry), but being politically correct is not one of them.

The Chanel designer famously dissed overweight women in the past -- "No one wants to see curvy women," he once quipped -- only to then cast plus-size models in shoots and select none other than Beth Ditto to headline his 2009 Fendi party.

Now Karl's back to talking size, telling the Metro today:

"The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice."

Really, Karl? Was that necessary?

Not really, but when the Kaiser's got an opinion, he voices it. He also threw a few more gems the Metro's way:

Nobody wants Greece to disappear, but they have really disgusting habits -- Italy as well.

If I was a woman in Russia I would be a lesbian, as the men are very ugly.

People in magazines are 50% bimbo and 50% pregnant women.

I'm a big fan of Mrs. Obama -- and her face, I think, is magical. He would not be there without her. Mrs. Obama is not a fashion statement, but she has other things to do. My favorite thing about Mrs Obama was when she was asked if her skirt was not too tight and she answered "Why you don't like my big black ass?" I want [Barack] Obama to win because there is nothing better anyway, and especially because of her.

Some of these we agree with -- FLOTUS is indeed magical and there are a few too many baby bumps in tabloids these days -- but we can't say we stand by the rest. The Adele comment was particularly unnecessary, considering she's already comfortably situated in fashion's warm embrace, plus-size or not (and may be Vogue's March cover girl).

Given Karl's history of following controversial comments with 180 degree turns, we're calling it right now: Adele will be the next crooner selected to sing at the Chanel runway show.

Read more hilariously off-color bon mots by Karl at Metro.us.

UPDATE: We've received a brief statement from Kristina Schake, Director of Communications to First Lady Michelle Obama, regarding Karl's FLOTUS quote: "Mrs. Obama never made that statement."

(Via Styleite)

Comments

[Davidsen]

07:28 PM on 05/16/2013

Lagerfeld is ugly as sin, and Coco must be spinning in her grave over what he's done to her name. Ugly clothing, ugly mind, yikes, he's a horror

[J WJ]

09:16 AM on 10/08/2012

My boyfriend is Russian and hot as hell

[Matt Twain]

10:08 PM on 03/02/2012

Sadly, superficiality is a big part of this business, and that's partially what drives the profit margin of these industries. Therefore, there will be political and judgmental overtones given by the likes of Karl that feed into this machine.

[AskCarrieLee]

01:21 PM on 02/15/2012

*facepalm*

[BooBoo Bob]

10:01 AM on 02/13/2012

Karl Lagerfeld is a leading cause of eating disorders and self-esteem issues. I think the fashion industry's excuse of "Models are just clothes hangars and the dress form is a size 2" is just lazy and irresponsible.

[jimboy71]

04:25 PM on 02/16/2012

Nonsense. There is no (I repeat NO) causal link between images in mass media and any disorder.

What there is, is the normalization of artifical norms which allows people to feel comfortable engaging in self-harm in the guise of self development.

[BooBoo Bob]

04:51 PM on 02/16/2012

I agree with both of your statements on a purely scientific level, even though they are pretty much diametrically opposed to one another.

My statement in and of itself was purely emotional.

[kaka1431]

08:32 PM on 02/12/2012

Weight doesnt matter about beauty, be your self and thats all. He shouldnt even talk first of all & second of all he shouldnt talk about people cause he has wrinkles and whatever. Everyone will be oversized,skinny or anorexic. Nobody is going to be perfect for him or anyone, and dont expect it

[metalsmithgirl71]

03:54 PM on 02/12/2012

I cant stand that woman.

[guitarwizard55]

02:19 PM on 02/12/2012

This guy has no room to talk he looks like a Vampire. What a clown !!!

[papatruszka]

11:02 AM on 02/10/2012

Beeing plus size myself , loving Adels's music & looks and beeing maried to handsome Russian- I think he lost his mind.
I promise not to buy, or aspiring to buy anything Chanell, ever.

[sweetsassyfla]

11:10 PM on 02/12/2012

Fanned

[Anyonebutobama66]

10:29 PM on 02/09/2012

Michelle Obama is not attractive, not fashionable and not fit! If she is the epitome of what fit should look like then we are all in trouble! Let's be clear, she spends over $100,000 a year trying to be attractive and fit and it is not working! How does she expect the common person without such funds to get fit! In addition, it is NOT her place to dictate fitness in the shape she is in. She is NOT a role model but a first lady with a highly socialist agenda.

[An Independent Woman]

12:34 PM on 02/10/2012

Nonsensical republicant claptrap.

[Sethjj1975]

05:12 PM on 02/12/2012

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but to argue that the First Lady is not fit is simply sour grapes inspired ignorance. Anyone who has seen Michelle Obama, especially in one of her impeccably fashionable sleeveless shirts, can see how wrong you are. But please, continue with the delusional tripe. It's comedy gold, and we here in the land of the rational can always appreciate a laugh at your expense.

[Jason Rand]

05:49 PM on 02/09/2012

So Galliano was crucified for his "anti-Jewish" comment, while Lagerfeld gets away with making deragatory statements about Russians? Ha? Wasn't Karl one of the first to crtiticize Galliano too?

[jimboy71]

04:21 PM on 02/16/2012

I don't believe either France or Germany have laws against saying Russian men are ugly. France certainly does have a law that was violated by Galliano.

[summer261987]

01:46 AM on 02/09/2012

oh no! the F word!!

[Reading girl2485]

11:12 PM on 02/08/2012

We must forgive Karl. All the blood that rushes to his head from sleeping upside down hanging in his closet has fogged his brain. Also, someone must have accidentally replaced the blood of a virgin in his crystal wine goblet with that of an ugly Russian man - hence the obvious avoidance of mirrors.

[kuklamou]

02:42 PM on 02/08/2012

Karl, lay off the plastic surgery.

[emlr]

10:36 AM on 02/08/2012

She can diet if she chooses to (I think she looks great) but you, Karl, can't do anything about your old man, out of fashion looks.

[sweetsassyfla]

11:15 PM on 02/12/2012

She's a beautiful person inside and out and sure cleaned house at the Grammy's tonight! You go Adele! Have to agree with you.......