Inside the Luxurious Life of Karl Lagerfeld’s Pampered Cat: Private Jets, Personal Chef, and More

The Glamorous Life of Choupette

She is a pampered princess who travels the globe in a private jet, flanked by her loyal bodyguard and two maids who tend to her every need. Her sapphire-blue eyes have inspired a Chanel haute couture collection, and she is a Twitter queen with over 40,000 followers. But then, it's no wonder life is fabulous when you're legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat.
She is a pampered princess who travels the globe in a private jet, flanked by her loyal bodyguard and two maids who tend to her every need. Her sapphire-blue eyes have inspired a Chanel haute couture collection, and she is a Twitter queen with over 40,000 followers. But then, it’s no wonder life is fabulous when you’re legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat.
"There is no marriage, yet, for human beings and animals ... I never thought I would fall in love like this with a cat," Karl Lagerfeld told CNN in 2013. The pair have been inseparable ever since the designer agreed to look after Choupette for a friend one Christmas, and grew so attached that he refused to give her back.
“There is no marriage, yet, for human beings and animals … I never thought I would fall in love like this with a cat,” Karl Lagerfeld told CNN in 2013. The pair have been inseparable ever since the designer agreed to look after Choupette for a friend one Christmas, and grew so attached that he refused to give her back.
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“Choupette isn’t a typical Chanel woman. She’s more Jean Harlow,” Lagerfeld famously said of his companion and muse. With such star power, it was only a matter of time before the fabulous feline took her turn in front of a camera lens. She is seen here striking a pose alongside French model Laetitia Casta in a spread for the September 2012 issue of V Magazine.

Choupette’s Upscale Travels

Choupette, the Birman breed cat, travels in style with her possessions neatly packed in custom-made Louis Vuitton and Goyard trunks. Her trusted maid Francoise Cacote reveals, “When we go on a trip, Choupette has almost as many bags as Mr. Lagerfeld.” This pampered feline carries everything she needs, such as:

  • A fresh litter tray for each day
  • All necessary food supplies
  • Bags of toys and beauty products
  • Special travel case made by Goyard for her meals on the plane

Choupette’s Modeling Career

Choupette’s luscious fur has graced the pages of top fashion magazines like i-D, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and L’Officiel, often alongside prominent models like Linda Evangelista. Her modeling fees at this level are presumably substantial, given her remarkable rise in the fashion world.

Life with Karl Lagerfeld

Choupette’s life is filled with luxury and fame, a true testament to her status as the beloved companion of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Together, they epitomize the glamor and opulence that define the haute couture world.


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