{"id":138426,"date":"2026-07-31T17:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/138426\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T17:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:34:57","slug":"exclusive-karl-lagerfeld-has-opened-a-cafe-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/138426\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Karl Lagerfeld Has Opened a Caf\u00e9 in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It might be the only caf\u00e9 in the world where you can order a flat white and a white shirt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Karl Lagerfeld;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-features\/what-goes-around-comes-around-pre-loved-aspens-hotel-jerome-1239065315\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Karl Lagerfeld<\/a> has quietly opened its first branded caf\u00e9, located next door to its global headquarters in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More from WWD<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We wanted to create a place where people can connect with the world of Karl in a new way, beyond fashion,&#8221; said Pier Paolo Righi, chief executive officer of the fashion house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The compact venue offers specialty coffees and pastries developed in collaboration with Amsterdam-based atelier Pantopia, which turns out buttery cinnamon buns, croissants, flans and even cruffins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visitors can also browse a curated selection of books, collectibles, figurines, accessories and the brand&#8217;s signature white shirt, synonymous with <a data-ylk=\"slk:the late German founder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/designer-luxury\/karl-lagerfeld-dies-in-paris-1203034873\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">the late German founder<\/a> \u2014 who incidentally adored the caffeine rush of espresso washed down with Diet Coke.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt;Karl Lagerfeld ambassador S\u00e9bastien Jondeau browses books at the new caf\u00e9.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;cite class=&quot;a-font-secondary-regular-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-font-size-11 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-margin-l-025&quot;&gt;Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld&lt;\/cite&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwd_409\/54b55422c57276e92e79baee42c1bd54.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Karl Lagerfeld ambassador S\u00e9bastien Jondeau browses books at the new caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Located at 32 Raadhuisstraat, the caf\u00e9&#8217;s decor echoes the brand&#8217;s &#8220;Future Legacy&#8221; store concept <a data-ylk=\"slk:that debuted at its London flagship;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/designer-luxury\/karl-lagerfeld-london-store-regent-1236585763\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">that debuted at its London flagship<\/a> on Regent Street in 2024. Materials include brushed metal, natural stone, raw concrete, and reflective surfaces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Behind the barista hangs a neon cameo of Lagerfeld, immediately recognizable with his ponytail and sunglasses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The brand is to host a street party outside the caf\u00e9 on Saturday to celebrate WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lo and behold, <a data-ylk=\"slk:Paris Hilton, a Lagerfeld brand ambassador,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-features\/paris-hilton-karl-lagerfeld-fw25-campaign-1238078610\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Paris Hilton, a Lagerfeld brand ambassador,<\/a> dropped by the eatery on Thursday. She&#8217;s in Amsterdam for a live DJ set as part of the World Pride Music Festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From early Saturday through to mid-September, the brand will also install a retail pop-up adjacent to the caf\u00e9 offering a curated selection of Karl Lagerfeld collections.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/shoe-trends\/bejeweled-sneakers-dua-lipa-sza-1239079330\/&quot; id=&quot;related_article_link_paris-hilton&quot;&gt;Paris Hilton&lt;\/a&gt; and Pier Paolo Righi&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;cite class=&quot;a-font-secondary-regular-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-font-size-11 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-margin-l-025&quot;&gt;Camraface\/Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld&lt;\/cite&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1279\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwd_409\/142f640a2482db13ca61c208f9144dce.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Best of WWD<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a data-ylk=\"slk:WWD&#039;s Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.wwd.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">WWD&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. 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