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Lagerfeld's Devotion to Choupette
- Karl Lagerfeld was deeply devoted to his cat Choupette and famously said he would marry her if it were legal.
- Choupette had her own bank account, personal chef, and assistants, illustrating Lagerfeld's unique bond with his pet.
Fashion's Harsh Exclusion Exposed
- Lagerfeld’s public insults highlight fashion’s harsh exclusion of fat people and other minorities.
- Other designers avoid public cruelty but often uphold exclusionary norms behind euphemisms.
Sweatpants as Defeat Symbol
- Lagerfeld called sweatpants a "sign of defeat," equating them with losing control of life.
- His view reflects fashion’s disdain for comfort and relaxed dress as societal weakness.