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entertainment2 years ago

Met Gala 2023: Fashion, Felines, and Controversy

Choupette, the famous Birman cat of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, approves of Jared Leto and Doja Cat's Met Gala outfits, which paid tribute to the feline. Leto dressed in a full fur suit resembling Choupette, while Doja Cat wore a silver sequined gown with embellished animal ears and a prosthetic cat nose. Other stars who paid tribute to Lagerfeld's furry companion included Lil Nas X, Chloe Fineman, Janelle Monaé, and Emma Chamberlain.

fashion2 years ago

Met Gala 2023: Unforgettable Fashion Moments and Surprises

Doja Cat made her Met Gala debut by channeling Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, in a completely hand-beaded gown featuring a face-framing hood punctuated by a pair of cat ears. The look was completed with prosthetics by Malina Stearns, delicate cat-inspired eyeliner by Ernesto Casillas, and diamonds from Messika. The overall look was meant to read "more beauty, less costume."

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Jared Leto's feline-inspired Met Gala look steals the show.

Jared Leto stole the show at the Met Gala with his hyper-realistic Choupette cat costume, created by production studio SCPS. The design team had just four weeks to create the costume, which was kept under tight security to prevent leaks. Leto wanted the costume to look like a real cat, and the team used synthetic fur and battery-powered fans to achieve the effect. The costume had to be quickly removed to reveal a second outfit underneath, and Leto's own shoes were worn over step-out platforms within the cat's paws.

entertainment2 years ago

Lizzo Steals the Show at 2023 Met Gala.

Lizzo received an unexpected hug from Jared Leto, who was dressed as Karl Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette, at the 2023 Met Gala. The four-time Grammy winner looked creeped out during their exchange, but gave Leto a pat on the back before making her way to the red carpet. The theme for this year's ball is 'in honor of Karl' and will coincide with The Met Costume Institute's spring exhibition paying homage to the late designer. The event is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and has raised millions in the past.

fashion2 years ago

"Met Gala 2023: Fashion and Legacy on Display"

The annual Met Gala, a star-studded fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was held in New York City with this year's theme honouring the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Celebrities dressed in extravagant outfits, including nods to Lagerfeld's famously pampered cat Choupette. The event was co-chaired by Anna Wintour, with guests including Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams, and Dua Lipa. Individual tickets were priced at $50,000, with tables beginning at $300,000.

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Jared Leto's Feline Fashion at Met Gala.

Actor Jared Leto wore a giant fluffy white cat costume in homage to Karl Lagerfeld's beloved pet "Choupette" at the Met Gala, which had a dress code of "in honor of Karl." The event marked the opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit, which celebrates the work and life of the late German designer. Other celebrities, including Doja Cat and Dua Lipa, also paid tribute to Lagerfeld with their outfits. The exhibit, titled "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," features Lagerfeld's work for fashion houses including Chanel and Fendi.

entertainment2 years ago

"Feline Fashion Takes Over Met Gala 2023 with Jared Leto and Karl Lagerfeld's Choupette"

Jared Leto dressed up as Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, for the Met Gala, taking off the large head to pose for photographers. Leto has a close connection to Lagerfeld himself, with the actor set to star as the late fashion designer in a new biopic that he is also producing. After walking as Choupette, Leto did a quick-change and hit the red carpet again in a long black top with diamond accents and lacy sleeves. The Met Gala theme Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty was announced in September, which was met with backlash due to some controversial comments.

entertainment2 years ago

Jared Leto steals the show at Met Gala with cat costume tribute.

Jared Leto arrived at the 2023 Met Gala dressed in a full-body cat costume representing Choupette, the cat of late designer Karl Lagerfeld, whose work and career was the theme of this year's annual fundraiser. Leto's costume included a removable headpiece, which he individually removed to reveal his identity. Rapper Doja Cat also came dressed as Choupette. Leto is attached to play Lagerfeld in a biopic of the legendary Chanel designer's life.

fashion2 years ago

Feline Fashion Takes Over the 2023 Met Gala

Doja Cat made her Met Gala debut by embodying Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, in a hooded gown by Oscar de la Renta that included cat ears, silver sequins, and a white feathered train. The Grammy winner accessorized with a diamond headpiece and a delicate diamond chain arm cuff, while her glam featured dramatic black cat eyeliner. The theme of this year's Met Gala is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," which pays homage to the late Chanel creative director's life and legacy.

fashion2 years ago

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.

fashion2 years ago

Karl Lagerfeld's Feline Muse Choupette Skips Met Gala 2023.

Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, will not be attending the Met Gala in his honor, according to an Instagram post from her account. The white Birmin with stunning blue eyes and creamy markings akin to baked Alaska was born Aug. 15, 2011, and quickly became an international star with her own maids, bodyguards, custom Louis Vuitton carriers, silver bowls, and a jet-set lifestyle. Lagerfeld referred to Choupette as the "Garbo of cats" and had a handful of women in his life he lovingly referred to as "my choupettes," including Vanessa Paradis and her daughter with Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose.

fashion2 years ago

Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette skips Met Gala.

Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, will not attend the Met Gala in his honor, despite rumors. The white Birmin with stunning blue eyes and creamy markings was pampered with maids, bodyguards, custom Louis Vuitton carriers, silver bowls, and a jet-set lifestyle. Choupette was a big earner, in the millions, appearing in photo shoots and advertising campaigns for Chanel, the German carmaker Opel, and the Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Eumera. The cat has her own Instagram account and was a muse for Lagerfeld's collections. Choupette is now 11 and living with Françoise Caçote in Paris, who Lagerfeld left her to.

fashion2 years ago

Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld's Feline Muse, Skips Met Gala Again.

Choupette, the beloved cat and muse of late designer Karl Lagerfeld, announced she will not attend the Met Gala despite speculation from fans. The blue-cream tortie Birman received a coveted invite to the event, which pays tribute to Lagerfeld's legacy. Choupette's agent, Lucas Berullier, said the cat was a central part of Lagerfeld's legacy. The Birman has covered international issues of Vogue and continues to work on campaigns for the Karl Lagerfeld brand, luxury pet line LucyBalu and L’Oréal, among other opportunities.

fashion2 years ago

Met Gala Attendee to Channel Karl Lagerfeld's Cat in Outfit Choice.

The Met Gala's theme this year is Karl Lagerfeld, and rumors suggest that more than one person will attend dressed as Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette. Trend forecaster Mandy Lee thinks Doja Cat is the most likely to cosplay Choupette, while Sofia Richie and Emma Chamberlain are also potential contenders. Bad Bunny could also surprise with a cat-inspired look. Kardashian is unlikely to dress as Choupette, having already been suggested by Lee to wear a Schiapparelli dress with a cat head bustier, which Kylie Jenner wore earlier this year.