Lifestyle Pets Cats Do Fashion for Matilda's Famous Birthday The celeb kitty – who lives in New York City's swank Algonquin Hotel – celebrates her big day in style By People Staff Published on August 13, 2010 02:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 11 GEISHA KITTY John Lamparski/WireImage Who knew they made kitty kimonos? Halebop the cat did, apparently – let’s just hope he didn’t scratch the silk. 02 of 11 FLOWER CHILD John Lamparski/WireImage What a pretty kitty! One of Matilda’s esteemed guests mugs for the camera during the party. The event features a feline fashion show, with cats from the Westchester Cat show modeling fashions from Meow Wear. 03 of 11 TWILIGHT CAT John Lamparski/WireImage Team Edward! Cat Baldwinner melts girls’ hearts on Wednesday in a Twilight-inspired outfit (and wig!). 04 of 11 MAID OF HONOR Josh Williams/DNA Info It’s party time! Guest of honor Matilda dons a party hat for her 15th birthday bash at New York’s Algonquin Hotel Wednesday night. She’s quite popular with guests, and has complete run of the house – save for the kitchen and dining room. 05 of 11 CLEO'CAT'RA John Lamparski/WireImage This cat is just as mysterious as the Sphinx itself. Luckily, to loosen up the party, cocktails made the rounds, including the Matilda, Purr-tini and Pink Pussycat. Yum! 06 of 11 RED-Y OR NOT John Lamparski/WireImage What are you looking at? Wannabe ginger cat Wizard gives the camera some angry eyes – but that costume sure is cute! 07 of 11 MAGIC MAKER Neilson Barnard/Getty Will he grant Matilda a birthday wish? This fluffy friend brings a little mystique to the Algonquin bash, which raised funds for the North Shore Animal League. 08 of 11 ROCKIN' OUT John Lamparski/WireImage You ain’t nothing but a … hound cat? Elvis shows that he’s definitely in the building, partying it up alongside animal-loving guests including Beth Ostrosky Stern. 09 of 11 IN GENERAL John Lamparski/WireImage Your orders? To party hard! Frenchy fetes his feline pal while keeping his cat-like composure. Dogs were on hand, too, with seven being adopted Wednesday night. 10 of 11 SKIRT THE ISSUE Neilson Barnard/Getty There’s the glitter! Kitty Diva adds a little shine to Matilda’s nighttime bash. The event was emceed by Must Love Cats host John Fulton, sang a birthday tribute. 11 of 11 TAKE THE CAKE No party is complete without a sweet treat! Adam Beckworth designed this feline-inspired confection, which humans (sorry kitties!) enjoyed as things wound down.