Karl Lagerfeld’s pet Birman cat Choupette is reportedly inherit approximately £150 million (Dh 720 million) fortune after his owner passed away last Tuesday at the age of 85.
As per a report from Le Figaro, Lagerfield – who served as the German creative director of Chanel might have his entire multi-million pound fortune handed over to his Birman feline under German law, providing she had been nominated as his “heir” through an association or foundation.
In 2011, Choupette was given to Lagerfield after model Baptiste Giabiconi asked him to look after the pet whilst he was travelling, that eventually lead the fashionista to bond with the cat and his decision to keep the feline as his permanent friend.
In an interview with Numero magazine last year about leaving his vast fortune to Choupette, Lagerfield said: “Among others, yes. Don’t worry, there is enough for everyone. She has her own little fortune, she’s an heiress.”
Karl passed away after battling ill health for several weeks. He was admitted to hospital in Paris, France, on Monday evening and passed away Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be made public.
However, the style icon had very specific plans for what should happen after his passing.
Speaking in April last year in an interview which has surfaced since his death, he said: “There will be no burial … I’ve asked to be cremated and for my ashes to dispersed with those of my mother … and those of Choupette [his cat], if she dies before me.”
