# Felines as Fashion Models Cat Featured in Clothing Shoot By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feline-fashion-models-cats-do-cutting-edge-fashion References: [viceland](http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n2/htdocs/fashion_cat.php) This is what I call a [catwalk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-driven-shoppable-catwalk)--using a cat as a model for an edgy fashion shoot. This is a collection of images from a brilliant shoot here for Vice Magazine that mixes the most [tolerant cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise) in the world called Rico with a fashion shoot. Photographer Elza Jo and stylist Kiki Wong have both done a brilliant job. Despite featuring a cat, the images remain very cutting edge without Ricco attracting the 'cute' factor. He looks like a badass cat anyway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of animals as models in fashion shoots to create unique and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Alternative Models:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace non-traditional models like pets or animals to challenge industry norms and attract diverse audiences. - **Boundary-pushing Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional photography styles and concepts to create visually striking fashion campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional models and photography techniques to differentiate brands and engage consumers in the fashion industry. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique approaches to fashion photography, such as incorporating animals, to stand out in the competitive photography market. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the use of unconventional models and artistic photography to create memorable and impactful advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Cat Tree Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slash-cat-tree.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [DTC Cat Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-person.md) - [Limited-Edition Cat Dad Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-dad-hoodies.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md)