Animal lovers united for a good cause while enjoying the star-studded New York Fashion Week event, which showcased dogs dressed in designer clothes.
The charity show combined fashion and philanthropy, with models and puppies strutting down the catwalk in designer looks from Nicole Miller, Tommy Hilfiger and other big brands.
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Elysian’s “CatWalk FurBaby: Every Dog Has a Purpose” event headlined New York Fashion Week for the second time on Thursday.
The presentation took place at Sony Hall during Runway 7’s Spring/Summer 2025 show.
There were several stars in the crowd, including White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario and supermodel Carol Alt.
Both models and dogs were dressed in striking outfits by renowned designers.
The lineup included Tommy Hilfiger, Nicole Miller, Canine Cashmere, Demarche Couture, Queen of Sparkles, Brooke Wilder, Any Old Iron, Salacious Fruits and Karina Nina.
Hilfiger’s goddaughter, Chloe Jane, walked the catwalk alongside models Rachel Donahue, Gia Sukova, Tatum Mock and Jamie Odom.
Project Runway’s Jonathan Cain also took to the runway after wearing a red carpet-worthy look at the presentation.
It was hosted by “Godmother of Fashion” Fern Mallis, who is hailed as the creator of New York Fashion Week as we know it.
Animal influencers Charlie the Love Chug, Jam Jar the Skunk and Frank the Raccoon also appeared during the production.
They supported animal welfare while walking with their pets.
Some of the looks were themed and featured unique details like neon fabrics and angel wings.
There were also some Top Gun-inspired costumes.
Fashion and Philanthropy
CatWalk FurBaby events support charitable causes across five areas: women, children, pets, public services and the environment.
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Around 20 teams participated, made up of models, designers, influencers and charitable organizations.
Participating nonprofits included Operation Kindness in Texas, Rescue Dogs Rock in New York City and the American Red Cross.
To add a little lightness to the celebration, the teams walked down the runway together and competed for one of three cash prizes.
Each group had the chance to win a People’s Choice, Publisher’s Pick, or Judge’s Choice award, which would be awarded by a panel of judges.
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Winner’s Circle
Nicole Miller and Canine Cashmere won the Special Jury Award category along with foster care-based nonprofit NYC Second Chance Rescue and model Rachel Donahue.
The People’s Choice Award winners were the Louisiana team of animal shelter Companion Animal Alliance, clothing brand Queen of Sparkles and designer Jayme Glass Odom.
Texas won the publisher’s pick with a team consisting of Operation Kindness, New York-based lifestyle brand D’Marsh Couture, its designer Glenroy March, and Russian model Gia Sukova.
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, a descendant of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, was also a member of the distinguished selection committee.
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