Choupette facts for kids
| Species | Felis catus |
|---|---|
| Breed | Birman |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 15 August 2011 |
| Owner | Karl Lagerfeld (2011–2019) (his death) |
Choupette (born August 15, 2011) is a beautiful blue-cream Birman cat. She was the beloved pet of famous German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Choupette lived with Lagerfeld from late 2011 until his passing in February 2019.
Choupette's Story
Choupette first belonged to a French model named Baptiste Giabiconi. One Christmas, Giabiconi went away and asked Karl Lagerfeld to look after Choupette. Lagerfeld quickly fell in love with the cat. He decided to keep her, and Choupette became his special companion.
Lagerfeld often talked about how amazing Choupette was. He even said, "People are stunned by her... Soon people will talk more about Choupette than about me!" This shows how much he adored her. After Lagerfeld passed away, many people wondered if Choupette would inherit some of his wealth. Lagerfeld had once said she had her "own little fortune." This shows how important she was to him.
Choupette in Fashion
Choupette became a big part of the fashion world. People even started talking about a Chanel handbag that might have been inspired by her. This rumour began in 2012.
Choupette also inspired Lagerfeld's Spring 2012 fashion collection. This collection featured a lovely cornflower blue color, just like Choupette's eyes.
By 2014, there were plans for a book all about Choupette. A special makeup collection with Shu Uemura was also created, called "Shupette."
In 2015, Lagerfeld shared that Choupette had earned a lot of money in 2014. She made about €3 million (which is over $3 million USD) from two projects. One project was for cars in Germany. The other was for the "Shupette" beauty products in Japan. This shows how popular and valuable Choupette became!
In 2020, Choupette even teamed up with LucyBalu. This is a German company that makes furniture and supplies for cats.
See Also
- List of individual cats
