Of course we think the inaugural CatWalk FurBaby was a success. But don’t take our word for it. See what news outlets across the country had to say about this one-of-a-kind event that pairs fashion with a purpose.
New York Fashion Week Goes to the Dogs
“There’s an old show business adage: ‘Never work with children or animals’ … they will invariably steal every scene. On Friday morning, humankind’s best friends (and one 9-year-old model) stole the show at Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fashion show, held at Sony Hall on West 46th Street.” – LOOK ONLINE
Dogs hit the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
“…ELYSIAN Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fashion show … brought together designers, models, and rescue animals for a day of fashion and fundraising for animal welfare organizations.” – REUTERS
Dogs Were Brought On The Runway For A Cruelty-Free Cause At New York Fashion Week
“[Marc Bouwer] wore a glitzy silver outfit alongside a model and a dog on a leash (who was also wearing silver) at Sony Hall as part of Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby runway show, which raised funds for the Bissell Pet Foundation. … Luxury brand Elysian presented the runway show with nine other looks, which was hosted by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, founder of SohoMuse, a social network for the creative industry. ‘The fashion designers here are dedicated to the cause.’” – FORBES
Furbabies go high fashion in Upstate magazine fundraiser for animal rescue
“‘What’s really exciting for me and all of the ELYSIAN family is knowing that out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, we birthed something that is going to New York and beyond, and it’s showcasing animals and philanthropy and the most incredible women that really have trailblazed,’ said ELYSIAN Magazine founder and publisher Karen Floyd.” – WYFF
Rescue dogs sashay down the catwalk at New York Fashion Week, delight audience: Watch
“This year at New York Fashion Week, we saw designers styling not just models but also some little furry friends. As part of a fundraising event for animal welfare organisations, Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fashion show brought designers, models, and rescue animals together.” – WION
CatWalk FurBaby: ELYSIAN Impact New York Fashion Week Show
“The inspiration is to really help future generations clean out their bodies, protect their bodies from all these pollutions and environmental factors so that we can have healthier lives in the future,” Dr. Christina Rahm, founder of the event’s title sponsor, DRC Ventures, said backstage before the show. – KANAL13
Spartanburg media brand to host animal-welfare fashion show in NYC
“‘This is the first time that fashion, animals and charity have been brought together in New York Fashion Week,’ Karen Floyd, founder of ELYSIAN, said. ‘To do it in a way that will benefit the lives of countless pets adds a layer of meaning that will not soon be forgotten.’” – Post & Courier