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Jacques de Bascher (1951-1989) was a French dandy, socialite, and lover of Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent. He had a turbulent life of drugs, sex, and AIDS, and was remembered by Lagerfeld with a fragrance and a villa.
Feb 20, 2019 · Jacques de Bascher was a dandy and a lover of men, who had a clandestine affair with Yves Saint Laurent and a non-physical relationship with Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld stayed by his side until his death and destroyed his own souvenirs of him.
- Brock Colyar
Jun 7, 2024 · Jacques de Bascher was an Air France steward from an aristocratic family who became one of France's most notorious playboys after he met Lagerfeld at a club in Paris in 1971, soon...
- Cady Lang
Aug 10, 2017 · In a new book, Lagerfeld reveals his 18-year relationship with the dandy and his affair with Yves Saint Laurent. He also admits he never had sex with de Bascher, despite his physical charm and promiscuity.
- Katherine Cusumano
Apr 27, 2023 · But there’s a lesser-known style icon who was by Lagerfeld’s side for 18 years throughout the ’70s and ‘80s: Jacques de Bascher. Lagerfeld and Bascher met in Paris in 1971 while running in...
Aug 10, 2017 · A French journalist reveals the nuanced portrait of Jacques de Bascher, the dandy who ignited Lagerfeld's feud with Yves Saint Laurent. The book features Lagerfeld's intimate memories, interviews with his friends and family, and photos of his decadent lifestyle.
Feb 19, 2019 · Jacques de Bascher was a notorious ‘bad boy’ who seduced worldly Parisians, including Karl Lagerfeld, who died on Tuesday (February 9) at age 85 and Saint Laurent. De Bascher was the decadent character and fashion socialite who was Lagerfeld’s partner and lover for almost two decades before he died from AIDS-related complications.
