Karl Lagerfeld Quotes

Luxury is the income tax of vanity. But it is so pleasant.

Karl Lagerfeld

• Luxury
• Vanity
• Income
• Pleasant

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• Luxury is the income tax of vanity. But it is so pleasant.

  

  Karl Lagerfeld
  • Luxury
  • Vanity
  • Income