Posted on 02/21/2019 8:19:30 PM PST by EdnaMode
Perhaps all that's certain after fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld's death at age 85 Tuesday is that his beloved cat Choupette -- a celebrity in her own right -- will continue to live the cushy lifestyle she grew accustomed to under his care.
Choupette, a Burmese cat, stands to inherit a chunk of the designer's estimated $300 million net worth, after he wrote her into his will in 2015, according to Le Figaro. Lagerfeld confirmed in an interview with Numéro last year that she, among others, would be an heiress to his vast fortune. "Don't worry, there is enough for everyone," he said. Among Choupette's most admired traits? "She doesn't talk," Lagerfeld told Numero in an earlier interview.
Before Lagerfeld's death, Choupette, who has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram, already had an income, appearing in advertisements for cars and beauty products. She had been named an ambassador for French carmaker Opel, was the subject of two books and had her own line of makeup for Shu Uemura, according to Le Figaro.
"She has her own little fortune, she is an heiress: If something happens to me, the person who will take care of it will not be in misery," Lagerfeld said. "She's a rich girl!"
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I had a coworker who had that breed. Very sweet, well mannered kitty. Soft as silk and loved to cuddle. Very much an arm-cat...I can see why he chose that breed. Poor kitty. Pets can take the death of their person hard (yes, even cats).
Cat in mourning (at least publicly)
Other wise flat out don’t give a shit!
I had a ragdoll/tabby mix kitty and she was the queen of the house!
Catitude is pretty much a given. But I agree with da Vinci: “The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”
I’ve known pets who grieve more than the family members.
I can’t decide who is or was more crazy, Lagerfeld or these folks:
“Before Lagerfeld’s death, Choupette, who has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram, already had an income, appearing in advertisements for cars and beauty products. She had been named an ambassador for French carmaker Opel, was the subject of two books and had her own line of makeup for Shu Uemura, according to Le Figaro.”
I guess GM did know what they were doing when they finally dumped the Opel brand.
I am a tortie and white aficionado. I really love their “tortietude” as well as the gorgeous tapestry of colors. Choupette is a beautiful Birman. And those be very pricey kitties!
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