- Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat Choupette will not be at the 2023 Met Gala.
- A rep for the cat shared the news on Instagram, thanking fans of the late designer.
- This year’s Met Ball and adjacent exhibition will honor Lagerfeld’s work and legacy.
Despite fashion fan speculation, Karl Lagerfeld’s cat won’t be a guest at the 2023 Met Gala.
In an Instagram post on Monday, a representative of Choupette — Lagerfeld’s beloved Birman cat — addressed the late designer’s fans, who hoped to capture the feline at the event, which honors Lagerfeld’s work this year.
“Many invited me to walk the red carpet at #METGALA2023 in honor of Dad, but we prefer to be at home in peace and comfort,” the Instagram post said.
It continued: “We have paid tribute to my father every day since he left and we are very moved to see one more day dedicated to him.
The post, written in English and French, also shared a message of thanks to those who wished to see Choupette on the red carpet.
“Thank you to all of you, my fans, animal lovers and dad admirers,” the post said. “You have all shown the kindest enthusiasm and unconditional support, and I say mercy!”
This year’s Met Gala theme is called “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, ” and the dress code is “In Honor of Karl.”
According to Vogue, the event will celebrate his life and career, and the museum’s adjacent Costume Institute exhibition will include more than 150 pieces, many of which will be displayed alongside the designer’s sketches.