Cat On The Runway At Tracy Reese Was Purina ONE's Idea (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Why Was There A Cat On The Runway At Fashion Week?
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Dogs may be man's best friend, but cats are every fashionista's BFF. (See here, here and here.) So we barely raised an eyebrow when a cat took the runway at Tracy Reese's Fashion Week show on Sunday, carried delicately by a model.

But still, we felt we were owed some explanations. As it turns out, the cats (there were multiple) were there care of Purina ONE, which is collaborating with Tracy Reese for its True Nature of Cats movement. According to a press release, the movement is all about letting cats "be who they were born to be"... by feeding them Purina ONE.

Reese put the animals in her show because "cats have a lot of energy," something that was not at all apparent on the runway but we'll take her word for it.

Beyond that, we're not sure how much Purina ONE and Tracy Reese have in common or how this partnership came to be. We're honestly more jazzed about the outfit the model is wearing (so FLOTUSy). But the Purina ONE collab did make for a historical moment: Apparently the cat, Lily, is the very first feline to appear on a New York Fashion Week runway.

Be a witness to fashion cat history with the photos below.

PHOTOS:

Is a cat on the runway more outrageous than these moments?

New York Fashion Week's Outrageous Moments
Best Homage To "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"(01 of27)
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A green bodysuit at Adrian Alicea. Photo: Getty Images.
Youngest In The Front Row(02 of27)
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Skyler Berman at Rachel Zoe's presentation, of course. Photo: Getty Images.
Best Nicki Minaj Impression(03 of27)
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Neon Hitch at the Juicy Couture presentation. Photo: Getty Images;
Best Cinderella Impression(04 of27)
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At Nolcha. Photo: Getty Images.
Most Ubiquitous Olympian(05 of27)
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Ryan Lochte at Milly by Michelle Smith. Why? We have no idea. Photo: WireImage.
Most Outspoken Member Of The Fashion Police(06 of27)
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Is Joan Rivers. DUH! Photo: WireImage.
Outrageous Brawl And Lawsuit(07 of27)
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Jalouse editor Jennifer Eymere slapped a PR girl at Zac Posen over her seating assignment. Said PR girl is now suing Eymere for $1 million. Photo: WireImage.
Anna Dello Russo's Miniest Mini(08 of27)
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Street Style. Photo: Getty Images.
Triumphant Comeback(09 of27)
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Liberty Ross hit the runway at Alexander Wang. Walk like no one's watching, even K. Stew. Photo: Getty Images.
Blake Lively-Approved Wedding Dress(10 of27)
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We're hoping she wore this sexy midriff-revealing, sheer gown from Marchesa for her big day. Photo: Catwalking.
Intense Use Of Berets(11 of27)
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Ralph Lauren was très chic. Photo: Catwalking.
Front Row Couple(12 of27)
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Kim and Kanye At Louise Goldin. Photo: Getty Images.
Intense Use Of Berets (13 of27)
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Seriously. Ralph Lauren. Photo: Getty Images.
Gothic Bathing Suit(14 of27)
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Jeremy Scott. Photo: Getty Images.
Not-So-Subtle Allusion To The Olympics(15 of27)
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At Vivienne Tam. Photo: Getty Images.
Mixing Prints(16 of27)
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We love this look at Proenza Schouler! Photo: Getty Images.
To-Die-For Shoulders(17 of27)
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At Bibhu Mohapatra. Photo: Getty Images.
Best Bangs(18 of27)
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We're loving Rachel Zoe's new look in the front row of Reed Krakoff! Photo: Getty Images.
Colored Eyewear(19 of27)
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Michael Kors' collection was chic and subtle. The coordinated glasses were the perfect, quirky touch! Photo: Getty Images.
Patterned Hair Accessory(20 of27)
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At Juma's presentation. Photo: Getty Images.
Multi-Purpose Dress(21 of27)
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Car-wash-meets-clothing at Adrian Alicea. Photo: Getty Images.
Front Row Engagement Ring!(22 of27)
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Kate Bosworth and her rock taking in Proenza Schouler. Photo: WireImage.
Best Front Row Makeover(23 of27)
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Elisabeth Moss wowed at J. Mendel with a new blonde look! Photo: WireImage.
Most Outrageous Fur(24 of27)
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HRH Princess Basmaa Bint Saud ignored the heat outside when she attended the J. Mendel show. Photo: FilmMagic.
Surprising Celebrity Designer(25 of27)
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Katie Holmes' Homes and Yang collection was well received. Photo: WireImage.
Most Outrageously Preppy Child(26 of27)
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At Oscar de la Renta Childrenswear. September 12, 2012. Photo: WireImage.
Wild Sunglasses(27 of27)
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At Giuletta's Presentation. Photo: WireImage.

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