A kitty in fashion

The legendary Karl Lagerfeld and his enthusiasm for a kitten that inspires today.

With over 264,000 followers on Instagram, Choupette is a cat turned influencer, model and, of course, fashion icon. Can a pet move the masses? If his last name is Lagerfeld, the above is a fact.

Let's go step by step...

Who is Choupette Lagerfeld?

This is a beautiful Burmese cat that came into the hands of renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) in 2011. Since then, she began to attract the attention of the media as she became his inseparable companion and even a source of inspiration for this creative also known as the Kaiser of fashion; undoubtedly one of the most relevant figures in the history of this industry worldwide.

Its current impact

After this kitten had her own social media and was seen living a life full of luxury accompanied by Karl, thousands of followers began to emerge.

After the death of her owner, it was revealed that a large part of the designer's fortune guaranteed a full life for Choupette, who is said to have her own nanny, driver, chef and, of course, top-level medical access to keep her healthy.

Her face has been part of campaigns related to the makeup industry, love of animals, as well as luxury products, including LucyBalu, which is an exclusive brand of handbags and accessories for cats of international fame.

Almost on the red carpet

During the preparations for the 2023 edition of the Met Gala, called Karl Lagerfeld, A line of Beauty, the rumours were strong. In the midst of celebrating the legacy of this icon, Choupette would become the first mascot to walk the red carpet.

The interest of her thousands of digital followers was so high that Choupette's own Instagram account made it clear that, although she appreciated the love for her human father, she would stay at home.

Jared Leto stole the show when he arrived dressed in a catsuit, his face practically identical to Lagerfeld's own cat. Yes, the rest is history.

Memories and legacy

If you were a fan of Karl, who for more than 35 years was at the helm of Chanel's creative direction, a look at the posts Choupette makes in his honor will fill you with joy. Follow her here.