High-street fashion chain H&M has demanded an apology from German designer Karl Lagerfeld after he said that British women were too fat to wear the range he designed for the chain.

Lagerfeld expressed discontent after H&M altered the range to fit the average UK female's 14-16 size.



H&M, which is well known for catering for larger size women, says it was made clear from the start that the line would be available in the full range of sizes.

It said it has already received a number of complaints from customers about Lagerfeld's comments since the range was launched earlier this month.

Lagerfeld, who made his mark as creative director at French fashion label Chanel, maintains that his designs were created for slim figures, and says that he won't be working with the chain again following the dispute.