This Article is From Feb 10, 2012

Karl Lagerfeld apologises for Adele 'fat' comments

Karl Lagerfeld apologises for Adele 'fat' comments

Highlights

  • Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has apologised for calling Adele "too fat".
  • The Chanel honcho came under fire earlier this week when he criticised the Grammy Award-winning star's voluptuous figure, saying she "is a little too fat", Sun online reported.
  • But he now says that his comments were taken "out of context", and that he is a huge fan of the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker.
  • "I'd like to say to Adele that I am your biggest admirer. Sometimes when you take a sentence out it changes the meaning of the thought. Adele is my favourite singer and I am a great admirer of her. I lost over 30 kilos 10 years ago and know how it feels when the press is mean to you in regards to your appearance. Adele is a beautiful girl," he said.
London: Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has apologised for calling Adele "too fat".

The Chanel honcho came under fire earlier this week when he criticised the Grammy Award-winning star's voluptuous figure, saying she "is a little too fat", Sun online reported.

But he now says that his comments were taken "out of context", and that he is a huge fan of the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker.

 "I'd like to say to Adele that I am your biggest admirer. Sometimes when you take a sentence out it changes the meaning of the thought. Adele is my favourite singer and I am a great admirer of her. I lost over 30 kilos 10 years ago and know how it feels when the press is mean to you in regards to your appearance. Adele is a beautiful girl," he said.

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