‘Fur baby’ runway show held at New York Fashion Week – with dogs in designer clothes by Tommy Hilfiger and Nicole Miller
ANIMAL lovers united during New York Fashion Week for a good cause in a star-studded runway event with dogs decked out in designer.
Fashion and philanthropy blended in a charitable show where poised models and pups strutted their stuff in notable brands like Nicole Miller and Tommy Hilfiger.
Elysian’s CatWalk FurBaby: Every Dog Has a Purpose event took center stage at New York Fashion Week for the second time.
On Thursday, September 5, there were two showcases for the Elysian Impact presentation of the Second Annual CatWalk FurBaby.
It took place at Sony Hall during Runway 7's Spring/Summer 2025 show.
Several notable figures were in the crowd, including White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario and supermodel Carol Alt.
Models and dogs were all dressed in striking looks by notable and groundbreaking designers.
Animal influencers Charlie the Love Chug, Jam Jar the Skunk, and Frank the Raccoon were all featured during the production.
The lineup included Tommy Hilfiger, Nicole Miller, Canine Cashmere, D'Marsh Couture, Queen of Sparkles, Brooke Wilder, Any Old Iron, Salacious Fruit, and Caryna Nina.
Project Runway’s Johnathan Kayne also stocked the presentation with red-carpet-worthy formal outfits and walked down the runway himself.
Fern Mallis, the creator of New York Fashion Week and often called the "godmother of fashion," emceed the showcase.
Tommy Hilfiger’s goddaughter Chloe Jane was among some of the notable figures who walked in the show.
Rachel Donahue, Gia Skova, Tatum Mogck, and Jamie Odom were also featured.
They supported animal welfare while walking alongside their pets.
Some of the looks were themed and had unique details, including neon fabric, angel wings, and even a Top Gun outfit.
FASHION & PHILANTHROPY
The event supported charities across five areas - women, children, pets, public service, and the environment.
The models, designers, and influencers were paired with organizations, like Texas-based group Operation Kindness, Rescue Dogs Rock in New York City, and the American Red Cross.
The CatWalk FurBaby event featured approximately 20 teams made up like this.
To add a bit of lightheartedness to the festivities, they walked the runway together to compete for one of three cash prizes.
The groups had the opportunity to win People’s Choice, Publisher’s Pick, and Judges’ Choice, awarded by a panel of judges.
WINNER'S CIRCLE
New York-based clothing brand Nicole Miller and Canine Cashmere won the Judge's Pick category alongside foster-based non-profit NYC Second Chance Rescue and model Rachel Donahue.
The People's Choice winner was team Louisiana, which consisted of the Companion Animal Alliance animal shelter, the clothing brand Queen of Sparkles, and designer Jaime Glas Odom.
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Texas clinched the Publisher’s Pick with a team consisting of Operation Kindness, NYC-based lifestyle brand D'Marsh Couture, its designer Glenroy March, and Russian model Gia Skova.
Descendant of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin was on the distinguished selection committee.
