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What's going to happen to Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s one true love?

Karl Lagerfeld, who died in Paris today, is survived by his Birman breed cat Choupette, with which he shared a remarkable bond. “There is no marriage, yet, between human beings and animals… I never thought I would fall in love like this with a cat”, the outspoken fashion designer told CNN in 2013. “She is the center of my world. She’s like Greta...

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Russian children’s apparel label Choupette prepares for UK debut

Choupette, a mid-segment children’s wear brand from Russia is set to move into new European markets. The Moscow-based label revealed to FashionUnited that it aims to open its first stand-alone store in London in spring 2018. “The store in London is likely to open sometime next spring, but the most important thing is to choose the right location,...

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Karl Lagerfeld x Steiff

Designer Karl Lagerfeld has teamed up with German-based plush toy company Steiff on a cuddly version of his pampered cat, Choupette. The cuddly soft plush toy Choupette, available in a limited edition of 2,000, has fluffy white faux fur, big blue eyes and comes with a Steiff’s signature gold-plated button in one ear and a magnetic mouse made of...

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The Rise of Cats in Fashion

London - If anyone is still doubting what the power animal is in fashion, then look no further as the fantastically, fabulous feline, aka the cat, has firmly wiggled and purred its way into the fashion industry's heart for good. The dog days in fashion are clearly over as the industry's fascination with the cat has only intensified over the past...

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Lagerfeld launches Choupette at the beach

New York - Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette continues to be one of the most formidable forces in fashion. That cat has a life that rivals that of some top models. From jet setting across the globe, to being the inspiration for one of the most powerful and legendary designers in fashion, her life is kitty paradise. To celebrate his famous feline,...

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Paris kicks off Haute Couture Week

Five days of haute couture shows kicked off with Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko's first ever showing at Paris Fashion Week, with several of her models decked out in fur bonnets or a fur coat. But the highlight of the week will be German fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld's collection celebrating his 50 years with Fendi, which has hailed the...

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Lagerfeld to launch Monster Choupette collection

The industry's most pampered cat, Choupette Lagerfeld, appears to knows no limits within the fashion world. The famous puss has been using her fluffy feline face to not only conquer her master's heart, but his fans and all fashion followers around the world as well. After previously launching an accessories collection, a cosmetic line with Shu...

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Karl Lagerfeld honors Cat

Iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld has launched a new feline-themed accessories line. The muse for this collection is the designer’s beloved cat, Choupette. The line features a knitted hat with cat ear details, iPhone and iPad cases in the form of a cat, finger-less gloves, a cat-formed leather tote bag, a cat-print scarf and kitty shaped key chain....

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Cats in fashion

Grace Coddington has designed a capsule collection with Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga named after her cat, Pumpkin. Bags and scarfs features Coddington’s hand-drawn illustrations of Pumpkin wearing past Balenciaga collections. There is a 1,000 dollar Pumpkin Papier Tote available in orange or beige. Also, the US Vogue creative director...