Choupette: The Feline Fashionista at the Met Gala?
Choupette, the Birman cat once owned by Karl Lagerfeld, received an invitation to the Met Gala celebrating her onetime owner, but declined to attend. The cat led a life of luxury with Mr. Lagerfeld, flying private and dining from three Goyard dishes. Despite lacking the leggy physique of many cover stars, Choupette fronted international editions of Vogue and appeared in campaigns for Opel automobiles and Chanel. After Mr. Lagerfeld's death, rumors circulated that Choupette might become his heiress, but French and German laws prevent a pet from inheriting millions.