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As an unabashedly cat-obsessed individual, the sight of a cute kitten featured on any object sets my heart aflutter. Happily, these cat-themed interior and lifestyle objects perfectly cater to my mania, blending sophistication with a playful charm. From chat-stamped cushions to luxurious pet accessories, this curated selection is for both the discerning cat owner and those connoisseurs curious about what lies on the finer side of the feline-themed market.
When sending snail mail, my penchant for personalising greetings extends beyond the message inside the envelope. Choosing Keeping’s 17th-century-style wax stamp serves as my signature touch, an arty gold piece with an embossed cat symbol. This delicate detail ensures that before they open it, recipients already know who’s behind the envelope (me: the chief insufferable cat fanatic in their life).
As I look toward a much-anticipated trip to Japan, the Gotokuji temple beckons – a sacred spot revered as the birthplace of the iconic maneki-neko, or lucky cat. Saved NY’s cushion, a comforting cashmere number bright with tonal yellows and beiges, features the auspicious feline with its paw raised in a welcoming gesture: an embodiment of the prosperity I hope to usher into my home.
I really love Susie Cave’s clothing brand the Vampire’s Wife. Famed for her signature gothic elegance and dark romanticism, Susie is also very clearly a fellow cat-lover. A handful of T-shirts in that theme appear alongside the brand’s offering of sumptuous, floor-sweeping gowns, and, like my favourite ‘Big Cat’ T-shirt, lends its fluffy felines a vampiric charm. This particular kitten has been borrowed from B. Parker’s 1910 book Twice Three is Six, and she’s sporting both vampire fangs and bows – the perfect balance between feisty and utterly adorable.
I’ve been following Vanessa Stockard on Instagram for years now, hoping that one day I might get my hands on one of her original artworks. They mostly depict a tiny kitten, a spiky ball of pitch-black fur, in peculiar scenarios conveying a wide gamut of emotions. Her artworks perfectly encapsulate the fickle, princely nature of the average feline. ‘K Bombs Frank Paton’, which has been translated, to my delight, into a print, portrays our regal subject, bedecked in an Elizabethan ruff and golden crown, staring longingly at itself in the mirror.
Elevating the mundane as ever, Alessi’s ‘Tigrito’ bowls are a refreshing take on the standard pet-accessory staple. It merges functionality with visual delight, with its cat-shaped structure that holds two separate bowls for food and water; meanwhile the tall tail means no more bending over to dish up the kibble!
Bill Hayward’s book Cat People, published in 1978, is a rich pictorial chronicle of the strong bond between humans and their feline companions. Through captivating photographs of interior designers, art directors and models, this anthology of stories immortalises these creatures’ age-old allure, revealing in full force how cats have long served as cherished muses for the creative elite.
For a touch of serious extravagance, Prada’s pet collar, crafted from its signature nylon fabric, is a luxurious accessory that is sure to make your cat the fashionista of the neighbourhood. If, however, yours (like mine) possesses an uncanny facility for losing collars, it might be worth shelling out and stocking up on a few… a small price to pay to mark out your quadrupedal housemate as one of a kind.
