It may not be the best of times to shop but designer Karl Lagerfeld, as ever, has his gloved finger on the fashion pulse.<br/> The designer unveiled "Karl" in Paris, a more affordable fashion range for those feeling the economic pinch.<br/> The clothes will be sold exclusively online at luxury shopping website Net-A-Porter.<br/> On Wednesday (January 25), he joined the website's founder Natalie Massenet in launching the collection.<br/> The collection was sleek and urban, featuring dinner jackets, leather jackets and skinny trousers.<br/> T-shirts were emblazoned with Lagerfeld's iconic profile and models wore aviator sunglasses and of course fingerless gloves.<br/> 70 pieces will be sold, with most ranging between 3-400 (US) dollars.<br/> The cheapest item, a tote, costs JUST 35 dollars.<br/> Lagerfeld says while the cost may be cheaper the quality is not.<br/> SOUNDBITE: Fashion Designer Karl Lagerfeld, saying (French):<br/> "It corresponds to the times we're living in. One can't just do the very expensive things that I am lucky enough to do in the best conditions. I love the idea, too, of doing things that cost very little and which everyone can afford that are still well designed."<br/> Many of the onlookers gave the collection favourable reviews.<br/> SOUNDBITE: Fashion Designer Isa Luna, saying (English):<br/> "I really like it. I like the futuristic way of seeing this."<br/> SOUNDBITE: Genevieve, An Onlooker, saying (French):<br/> "I found it both urban and contemporary and pretty sensual."<br/> Less than 24 hours later, some of the items are already sold out online, proving Lagerfeld's theory that it doesn't cost a lot to buy into fashion.<br/> Cindy Martin, Reuters
