We Were There: Cat Fashion Show at the Algonquin Hotel

Thanks guys, I seriously did not expect the "Last-minute Feline Hair Stylist" award this year. It was a blast! Marisa Case will be proud, she helped out on the "pipe-cleaner" crimp job!!

Great job Katie and Gothamist - this made Neatorama :)

I don't think I've seen so many pissed-off cats in one place. I hope they gnaw on your necks when you're asleep, you nazis.

Nothing says "HUMILIATION" like a cat in a dress or a goofy hat. Poor babies!

What rotten treatment of these poor cats, only for the amusement of mindless humans.

ABUSE

ugh every one of these cats looks pathetic and miserable, and sorry, the fashions are um, stupid? just look at their expressions-- says it all.

Cats, unlike dogs, will eat their owner's corpse if they die in the house and leave no food.

Real talk, kitty will eat your dead body.

"We Were There".

Given that, you should have done something to stop this.

someone posted this on my facebook ... i am from chicago and i normally read Chicagoist. i love cats and have one of my own, but dressing them up like that is weird and ack. i don't get it and i can't imagine they like it at. all. and no one can convince me otherwise. cats have clothing. it's called fur.

Everyone should know that my talented wife and cat lover, Carla Reiss, designed and fabricated all of these costumes as part of her company, Meow-Wear.......it's so sad that the power behind these costumes was totally ignored.

See her work at www.mymeow-wear.com

As designers, we seem to always be stuck in the background while others get the accolades.........

It would be nice (and very gratifying!) if the media would credit the people who give us these fantastic visions.

I love you, Carla! You, my dear, are so freaking talented!!!

Steve

This is the creepiest post ever. Cats are fucking gross.

some sort of avatar cat!

My cat is currently attacking the shadow of the oscillating fan!

so it's ok for these losers to show off animals dressed in costumes, but not ok for ringling bros?

Happy Birthday Matilda. We tried getting in last night, but it was sold out. It looked like a great crowd: http://www.cat-toure.com

So that's where all the single ladies are. And that's where they will remain.

I own a ragdoll and she is the sweetest, most adorable and loving cat I've ever encountered. Most cats are very stand offish around people, but mine approaches everyone that comes into my apartment as if they are best friends.

kitty stockholm syndrome

That comment makes NO sense. Are you another Felix account?

Jen is the Veronica Corningstone of Gothamist.

Wish I could cast a magic spell over all those cats and instantly turn them all into siberian tigers.

Some of them may be thinking, "Oil and crushed peppers would be preferable to this."

These people are friggin nuts.

Epic levels of indignity.

Freakin mean these people should be ashamed treating an animal this way.

If I were one of these cats...someone would die.

Your comment reminds me of this email that was going around a few years back called "Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary":

Day 683 of my captivity: My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and myself are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The audacity! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.

However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow - but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded! The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. The captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.......for now....

hahaha

This made my day!

hehehehe. love these cats. i love the fact that some cats are ok with being dressed up, while other cats are going, "wtf is this ----?!?"

best. post. ever.

my favorite one is the edward cullen cat -- 2nd row, first pic.

that cat has real style.