When the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the theme for the 2023 Met Gala as “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” we had only one question: will Karl’s iconic cat, Choupette, make the guest list?
We know that questioning a feline’s attendance at a hallowed ball may seem frivolous to some, but with Choupette practically Karl’s daughter, her attendance on the Met steps on the first Monday in May seems like a prerequisite for honoring the late-fashion maven.
Now, we seemingly have our answer, with Choupette reportedly confirmed to attend this year’s star-studded soirée.
The only question that remains is which luxury maison she’ll be choosing her ensemble from?
Given that Choupette is arguably the most famous Birman alive, we have no doubts that the 12-year-old cat may even play an important role in the evening’s proceedings.
The fashion-forward feline hasn’t taken to her 133,000 Instagram followers to divulge her Met Gala RSVP status, but given she’s the animal acme of Lagerfeld’s legacy — with a reported net worth of $13 million accumulated from her modeling contracts, endorsement deals and of course, her inheritance left after the creative director’s passing — her attendance is certainly befitting for the occasion.
In fact, we’d go as far to argue that Choupette could be the most spoiled “nepo baby” on the 2023 guest list.
Given her gilded lifestyle included traveling with Lagerfeld on his private jet, dining off of custom-made Goyard plates and making rare appearances in fashion editorials, Choupette’s Met Gala debut is bound to make fashion history.
Sadly, the roles of Met Gala co-chairs have already been allocated to Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz and Roger Federer, but we’re sure event planners will sartorially pay homage Choupette and Lagerfeld’s relationship in some form.
There’s only one King Karl, but it’s time to let the queen conquer.
