Behind-the-Scenes: Doggies on the Catwalk 2015

Dogs rule the world... okay??? We featured three doggies in the ad for Doggies on the Catwalk and two (human) models, who loved dogs. That was a must! Photographer (and #teamDoggies member) Tomas Espinoza and I set out to create an atmosphere that had all the chic of a fashion ad campaign but none of the pretense. The doggies, all from the Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption, made this shoot the most fun ever! What happens behind-the-scenes? Take a look at our video!

You can also see the Doggies on the Catwalk full page ad in this month's The Atlantan!

**Tickets to Doggies on the Catwalk are only $50 and can be purchased through the Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption's website. Direct links to tickets are also available on fashionado...

A huge thanks to the amazing and talented team that worked with me on the making of this ad!

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MET GALA 2015 Red Carpet Fashion

"China: Through the Looking Glass" was the theme of the 2015 Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - Met Gala. Some celebrities found the hidden tiger, while others couldn't see the crouching dragon and missed the mark all together. Thank you to Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, among others, who "got it" and worked with the Met Gala theme to present a chic and creative interpretation. Some A-listers, not too comfy with pushing the gold-trimmed envelope, represented in a more subtle way by embracing Asian detailing such as patterns, sleeves or colors. And then you have the celebs that are too self-absorbed and in love with themselves and gave us the same old, tired red carpet bores. (Evidently) this year's must-have accessory is a fashion designer. Cher, Gaga, Kate Hudson, J.Lo and Katy Perry wore and dated their designer to the Met Gala. 

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Gabrielle Union in Zac Posen / Met Gala 2015

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Gabrielle Union was a vision in purple in a Zac Posen Fall-Winter 2015 Jersey and Bonded Crêpe at the 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.

Katie Holmes in custom Zac Posen / Met Gala 2015

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Katie Holmes wears a custom Zac Posen A-Line Navy Duchesse with Degrade “Auspicious Cloud” Glass-Embroidery Gown, Chopard Jewelry, and Roger Vivier shoes and bag  to the 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.

Kerry Washington in Timo Weiland FW15 at Scandal ATAS Event

Kerry Washington wore a knit separate look from New York based designer Timo Weiland Fall-Winter 2015 collection to attend the Scandal "ATAS" event at the Director's Guild of America on May 1st 2015. Kerry was joined by her Scandal cast members, and a number of other Hollywood A-Listers.

Timo Weiland: The Brand

The team's first men's and women's ready-to-wear collection debuted for Spring-Summer 2010. The collection firmly established their romantic, yet modern edge to dandy downtown dressing. Based in and inspired by New York City, the Timo Weiland collection reflects Timo, Alan, and Donna's personal aesthetic sensibilities and a broader desire to spur a return to the art of dressing.

Timo Weiland works with established luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's, and key independents like Intermix, Shopbop, and Atrium New York. Celebrities the likes of Taylor Swift, Tina Fey, Sophia Bush, and Pharrell are supporters of Timo Weiland, and are often seeing wearing their designs on the red carpet.

The designers won the Ecco Domani Fashion Fund award in January 2014. The designers were recognized for their smart, innovative Men's design, and unique attention to detail. "The Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation is one of the first and one of the most coveted emerging designer awards programs in the fashion industry," said Marylou Luther, Editor of The International Fashion Syndicate and a judge for the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation. "This year's winners represent an exciting blend of backgrounds, influences and approaches that highlight the promise of today's young designers and complement an already impressive list of winners. The words Ecco Domani are the perfect metaphor for what these awards represent to the American fashion industry literally and figuratively—here's tomorrow!"

The brand was also nominated and one of the finalists for the International Woolmark Prize in 2013 and 2014 both. The brand was also part of the CFDA Incubator for 2012 and 2013 years.

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Atlanta’s Most Fashionable Fête, Jeffrey Fashion Cares, Moves to Phipps Plaza

Photo credits: Tomas Espinoza / Ben Rose

Atlanta’s Most Fashionable Fête Moves to Phipps Plaza for an Unforgettable Evening Featuring a Cocktail Reception, Fashion Show, Silent and Live Auctions, and More...

Over the past 22 years, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country.  Featuring a pre-show cocktail reception, silent and live auction, and runway show, this year takes Atlanta’s most fashionable affair to the recently renovated Phipps Plaza on Monday, August 31, 2015. Always aiming to impress, guests will slip into a completely transformed and private environment in the Monarch Court as Jeffrey Fashion Cares once again embarks on its mission to raise as much awareness and funds as possible for its beneficiaries, Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF).

“We are thrilled to be creating a modern vision venue at Phipps Plaza and are sure that the transformation will add to the excitement!” says Jeffrey Kalinsky, acclaimed retailer and Jeffrey Fashion Cares founder. 

“We are honored to serve as host to this year’s Jeffrey Fashion Cares event,” adds Phipps Plaza Mall Manager Dewayne Herbert.  “This year marks a significant milestone for Jeffrey as the brand celebrates its 25th anniversary at Phipps Plaza, and we’re delighted to toast to this accomplishment.  The property recently completed a series of interior enhancements, and the transformed environment of the mall sets the perfect stage for a spectacular evening.” 

The official kick-off to the fall social season, Jeffrey Fashion Cares was founded by Jeffrey Kalinsky, arbiter of style and creator of two namesake boutiques in Atlanta and Manhattan.  This year, Kalinsky will once again join Event Chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams in producing what promises to be one of the most exciting events to date.  Attendees are invited to enjoy a pre-show cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a live auction and runway show featuring Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers such as Lanvin, Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. Last year’s sold-out event raised $700,000 for Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and in its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country. 

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