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Meg Kobza, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Newcastle University

For diamonds, disguises and bears, the Met Gala has nothing on Georgian masquerade parties

A large, white cat with dazzling light blue eyes appeared on the red carpet of this year’s Met Gala. It struck several playful poses, paying homage to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and his beloved cat, Choupette. Photographers snapped away and onlookers buzzed about who might be inside the costume.

Unfortunately, Choupette left little time for speculation. Within minutes of her arrival, she removed her head to reveal actor Jared Leto beneath her heaps of fur and whiskers.

Jared Leto arrives on the Met Gala red carpet.
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