Purfectly Chic: We pay tribute to the MET GALA
After last weeks amazing MET Gala, where guests played homage to the late Karl Largerfeld and his contribution to the world of fashion by donning cat inspired outfits which were both gorgeous and sometimes eccentric! This was inspired by his Karl Largerfelds beloved Birman cat, Choupette.
We have put together some fabulous new cat finds so you to can celebrate this amazing fashion designer, plus who doesn’t love some nice kitty fashion and interior accessories!
Just some of the MET Gala looks with a feline theme:
Pepe And Claude 1968 Czech A3 Film Poster Karel Vaca – £250
Charming design by Karel Vaca features on the Czech film poster for Claude Berri’s equally charming and moving French film Le Vieil Homme et l’Enfant (The Two of Us).
Cyrk Large Stripy Cat 1975 Polish Circus Poster, Hilscher – £350
Original Polish cyrk (circus) poster featuring a wonderfully psychedelic large stripy cat design by Hubert Hilscher.
This design was first printed in 1971, this poster is from an early official reprint in 1975 and is sized 26 1/4 x 38 1/4 inches and in Rolled Near Mint Condition. It will be sent rolled (unframed).
Personalised Crazy Cat Lady Notebook – £12
Every crazy cat lady needs a crazy cat lady notebook! Purrfect for the kitty lover in your life. Personalised text printed onto the notebook in an exceptional quality, with a spot gloss varnish over the cat’s face. Choose from multiple colours of notebook, either black or white text and also the cat colour.
Cat Lovers Jigsaw – £19.95
A 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle for cat lovers in a gloss varnish finish. Features 54 cat illustrations and characteristics of each breed. Packaged in a tube box with a poster guide, half the size of the puzzle. Completed jigsaw fits a standard 22″ x 28″ frame (not included).
Plant Pot Feet, Antique Bronze – £21.95
A beautifully designed set of three hand made and hand painted sleeping cat plant pot feet finished in antique bronze colour.
These curled up cat pot feet sculptures will support any weight of pot or planter – or lantern – and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Memory Game – Costumed Cats – £11.95
This Costumed Cats memory game is a great gift for a cat lover. It features beautiful hand-illustrated images of cats presented in an illustrated box.
Take it in turns to pick two cards to reveal and try to match the cats to their costumed companions! The player with the most matches wins.
Cheshire & Wain x Kate Welton Hand-Painted Stoneware Food Dish – £45
This beautiful food dish is hand-painted in dark blue slip with a charming cat design. Created for cats who struggle to eat from deep bowls (such as kittens and senior kitties) with straight sides to keep food from spilling over the edge and making a mess.
“I Am Happy Because Everyone Loves Me” Louis Wain Cat Bowl – £35
This beautiful hand thrown porcelain bowl is illustrated with a smiling cat by English artist and our namesake Louis Wain (1860-1939) Louis Wain was famous for his charming depictions of cats which elevated their status in society from mere ‘mousers’ to the beloved pets they are today.
CAT TITUDE GINGER TOM WALLPAPER – £150
Fully embracing our love for witty maximalism, this Cat-titude wallpaper is at once unapologetically eccentric, and at the same time uniquely sophisticated. We love using this as a bedroom or living room wallpaper – designed to add impact with a mischievous edge!
Cat Characters wooden tray – £32
This gaggle of 5 feline personalities will put a smile on any cat lovers face.
A large tray that is perfect for carrying plates and cutlery, holding afternoon tea or tidying your desk. Made from sustainably sourced birch wood with a toxin-free melamine coating and created to last.
Tabby Cat Lady Animal Head Portrait Print – £13
Contemporary Art Print reproduced onto high quality archival fine art paper. This Modern style print will look amazing in any style interior, either as a large framed print or part of a gallery wall in your living room.
Coffee Me! Cat Mug – £19
Original Jimbobart illustration hand-decorated in the UK on a nice sized quality china mug. This gorgeously cute mug is a must for any discerning coffee drinker! Who doesn’t want to drink out a cat coffee mug?!
You Bake It, I Eat It!’ Side Plate – £22
Original illustration by Jimbobart, this beautiful side plate is just the cat’s whiskers! Sure to create a talking point at any tea party or family gathering.
Cat Cushion – £43
A puuurfect cuddle-buddy for your sofa. Sit back with a cup of tea and our 100% lambswool Cat cushion to give you comfort. With a different colour-inverted design on the back, this soft-grey and off-white cushion cover (pad not included) comes with a zip closing and is machine washable.
A Cavalcade of Cats Wallpaper – Graduate Collection – £140
The fabulously fun A Cavalcade of Cats Wallpaper is designed by Charlotte Cory for the Graduate Collection. This wonderfully quirky wallpaper will instantly change the whole feel of the space and the mood of the people in that space. It makes a great conversation piece for your home and is the purr-fect choice for cat lovers!
Raining Cats & Dogs Lampshade – £65
What could be more British than a shade celebrating the weather!
This witty shade will raise a chuckle when when the design is deciphered.
This shade with its monochrome and touch of gold will suit most decors from the ultra modern to the vintage collector.
Personalised Best Cat Mum and Dad Mug – £14
Let everyone know just how much you love your cat (and how much they love you) with this puurr-fect cat breed mug. Choose from a large range of cat breeds to suit. If your cat breed isn’t in the list, you can choose Custom Breed
The Cat From Outer Space 1978 UK – £180
‘A Close Encounter of the “Furred” Kind!’
Very charming British poster for 70s Disney family fav The Cat From Outer Space. Purrfect for the kids!
This vintage movie poster is sized 29 3/4 x 40 inches and will be sent rolled (unframed).
Sophie Allport Umbrella – Raining Cats And Dogs – £31
Umbrellas are one of life’s little essentials (especially in the UK!)
This gorgeous brolly featuring cats and dogs is sure to be a show stopper!
Sophie Allport ‘Purrfect!’ Cat Adult Apron – £34.50
Cook in style with this lovely cat fabric adult apron. A perfect gift for any dog owner. The 100% cotton Adult apron is 72cm x 90cm and has an adjustable neck strap.
This gorgeous brolly featuring cats and dogs is sure to be a show stopper!
Sophie Allport ‘Purrfect!’ Draught Excluder – £45.50
If you want to make sure your home is as well insulated as possible, keep it warm and toasty with one of our door draught excluders. A door bottom draught excluder blocks the path of cold air coming into the house under the door and prevents hot air leaving. It will help to make your home more efficient and you won’t feel that cold air coming in when you’re not opening and closing the door. They come in a number of Sophie Allport designs to match nicely to any room – making great gifts for friends with draughty old houses!
Beatrice Cap Navy Cornfield Dress – £149
Have you ever worn a fully lined dress? They feel so wonderfully luxurious to wear but are hard to come by these days. Beatrice is here to put all that right. She’s lined with the softest lightweight organic cotton. Beatrice is the dress we reach for when we want some classic and elegant simplicity. Her boat neckline has a twist with a pretty v-neck back. She has summery cap sleeves, an elegant tie belt and deep pockets.
