Karl Lagerfeld, whose tenure at Chanel spanned from 1983 to 2019, with a kittenish Choupette. Now 13 (opposite), the chic kitty celebrated her birthday – befitting fashion royalty – at the Palace of Versailles
With her piercing blue eyes and perfectly coiffed fur, it’s clear that Choupette – fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved Burmin cat, who inherited a portion of his €200m (£167m) fortune and has lived a life as luxurious as any movie star – is more than accustomed to being the centre of attention.