Where is Choupette, the cat who fell in love with Karl Lagerfeld and inherited part of his fortune

A “love at first sight” was as he described it Karl Lagerfeld the moment he met his beloved pet, Choupette. The design legend cared for an animal by other standards that many “life partners” couldn’t have, this feline with shiny white fur, benefited from a personal chef, doctor, bodyguards and a series of luxuries.

Agree with The New York Times when i’m feline he went on a trip his staff took silver plates with themtoiletries, a luxury Goyard bag and a personalized Louis Vuitton trunk.

Since Choupette came into Lagerfeld’s life, the cat had a booming life and became one of the richest, most popular and spoiled pets in the world. FOR from 2011 he was present in all kinds of modeling eventscampaigns and was one of the best life partners the designer could have.

After the death of the artistic director of Chanel there Fendi, the white cat inherited his owner’s wealth and now leads a life as an influencer on his social networks. On Instagram, you can see the cat traveling in private jets, with gourmet food, expensive bottles and showing off pet clothing brands.

Choupette Lagerfeld is a Burmese cat born on August 15, 2011 and not originally owned by the fashion designer, the feline belonged to a model known as Baptiste Giabiconi, one of the German’s close friends and muses.

According to the British digital magazine evening standard, Giabiconi went on vacation and ordered it from Karlfrom then on, the mascot and the creator will spend the rest of their lives together.

In an interview for the magazine Number, Karl commented that “everything was love at first sight. She was still a baby then and I thought she was so cute that when Baptiste came home I said, ‘I’m sorry, but I’m keeping her.’

The fashion designer made sure his pet had everything he needed at his disposal, he put guardians in charge so she is never alone at any time. When the cat slept, someone had to watch her, “she’s like an elegant lady, like a guarded woman with her personal maid,” he told the magazine.

The clothes she wore regularly were Chanel, she received fresh food every day served in “fabulous bowls” and instead of eating with her plate on the floor – like any other pet – she sat at the same table than Karl.

The mystique that surrounds this cat captivated locals and foreignershis personal worries are so numerous that Karl decided to sterilize her so that she remains a virgin for the rest of her life.

According to information from The Guardiantheir caregivers, in addition to obtaining everything the animal needed, had to record in a diary all the emotions and actions it made during the absence of its owner.

Although many media have assured that he inherited a large fortune, the supposed money he has in his bank account is far from reality, according to the magazine People. Now the cat shares his life with the faithful governess of the designer Françoise Coçotewho is responsible for managing her money and taking care of her on a daily basis.

Choupette currently “earns” his living thanks to the various campaigns he leads and the publicity he generates through his social networks. The media specializing in show business, explained that it launched its own brand for cats last year which bears the name of LucyBalu, a luxury brand of hammocks for cats.

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