Designer Karl Lagerfeld and rapper Kanye West New York - Arabstoday Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye west are rumoured to be working together following a business lunch meeting in New York. The speculation is yet to be confirmed by Chanel. The legendary designer and rapper were spotted at the mercer hotel last week and allegedly discussed business. \"They were in a deep conversation and then later appeared to be getting devices out to discuss design ideas,\" a source told the New York Post. West was photographed by Lagerfeld for this year\'s touring Little Black Jacket exhibition, which opened in London earlier this month. He also attended the label\'s most recent spring/summer 2013 show during Paris fashion week.