Meet & Greet with the Service Dogs from Doggies on the Catwalk

(l-r) Tracye Hutchins, Michelle Crosland, Alex Myvett, Ashley Daniele, Corey Danga, Rebecca Walden, E. Vincent Martinez, Alex Page. [photos by David Scott Photography]

Last weekend, a small group of models walking in the 10th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk, met Grace Murphy and myself at the Canine Assistants farm. [We] wanted everyone to meet the amazing doggies... these service dogs and future service dogs that are just so wonderful.. but of course, we all got a massive case of puppy fever! Look through the slide show below and you'll see why!

Corey Dangar & Roch

Doggies on the Catwalk

Grace Murphy, Roch and models.

Grace Murphy & Roch

mom & puppies

These precious puppies were 1 day old!

On walking tour of Canine Assistants

We had to stop and take pics with donkey!

Playful puppies

Corey Dangar, Alex Page & Tracye Hutchins

Alex Myvett & her daughter will both be walking together in Doggies on the Catwalk

Puppy kisses with Rebecca Walden

Michelle Crosland

Puppies' first selfie!

Bark Fifth Ave's Ashley Daniele & Corey

Yes, I'm in love!

E. Vincent Martinez

Alex & Vincent

Future service dogs

and there are horses too...

I felt it was important for models to get a tour of Canine Assistants, meet their dogs and learn from Grace about their mission. While Doggies on the Catwalk is a fun time, our cause runs much deeper than fashion and cocktails. Understanding the role of service dogs and how they help, improve and impact lives gave models a better perspective about their own role in respect to Doggies on the Catwalk.

If you haven't purchased your tickets for Doggies on the Catwalk on May 6 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta OR you simply wish to make a donation, just click on the button below. 

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NOISETRADE AND PLEDGEMUSIC ANNOUNCE FINAL LINEUP FOR ‘FRYEDAYS’™ MARCH 16 & 17, 2017

Two Days, Two Stages, and Over 20 Artists to Perform at The Blackheart in Austin, Texas

Hurray For The Riff Raff, Chicano Batman, Brent Cobb, Major and the Monbacks, Alice Jemima, Cory Branan and Baskery Join Lineup

Curated by NoiseTrade and PledgeMusic, FRYEDAYS™, the buzz worthy two-day party created by The Frye Company, returns Thursday March 16 and Friday 17, 2017 to The Blackheart in downtown Austin, TX. Held during the South by Southwest Music Festival, the back-to-back day parties have added several marquee artists to the lineup, including: Hurray For The Riff Raff; Chicano Batman; Brent Cobb; Major and the Monbacks; Alice Jemima; Cory Branan; and Baskery. Previously announced artists include: Banditos; Christopher Paul Stelling; Future Thieves; Knox Hamilton; The Molochs; Muddy Magnolias; Nicole Atkins; Rainbow Kitten Surprise; River Whyless; Ron Gallo; Sara Watkins; Slow Dancer; The Weeks; The Whiskey Gentry; and The Wild Reeds. The Frye Company recently introduced the FRYEDAYS™ music series at its Nashville flagship store with A Thousand Horses, which will be ongoing at that location.

Free and open to the public, doors at The Blackheart open at 11:30 a.m. on both Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, 2017.  The Blackheart is located at 86 Rainey Street Austin, TX  78701. Visit blackheartbar.com for more information. To RSVP visit http://2017.do512.com/fryedays.

Music lovers can visit The Frye Company’s newly opened Austin flagship store featuring retail exclusives and signature footwear and accessories for men and women at Domain Northside at 11701 Domain Blvd., Suite 154, Austin, TX 78758.

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PUMA ANNOUNCES BIG SEAN AS NEW CREATIVE COLLABORATOR AND GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

Global Sports Brand PUMA has partnered with cultural influencer, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, Big Sean, as their new Creative Collaborator and Global Ambassador. Partnering with the accomplished artist expands the brand’s roster of partners that lend their creativity and give inspiration to PUMA’s lifestyle product range.

Big Sean will be working alongside PUMA's team to design an exclusive collection that’s set to release in Spring 2018.  Included in the new partnership, we will see Big Sean as the face of the next PUMA Classics campaign this summer.  Before that comes to fruition, he will represent the brand utilizing styles from their Classics line – from the iconic PUMA Suede and Clyde to the forever fly T7 Track Jacket and Pant. PUMA will also be supporting Sean in his upcoming “I Decided.” Summer tour where the Brand is a sponsor.

Adam Petrick, PUMA’s Global Director for Brand Marketing remarks about the partnership, “We are thrilled to have Big Sean on board. Anyone who's followed him throughout his career will know that his talent goes beyond music. His passion for creativity and individuality is very strong. We’ve already kicked off the design process with Sean and we’re glad to see a fusion of his unique style and PUMA’s sports heritage coming through. We’re very pleased to welcome Sean to the PUMA family.”

Note: Apparel and sneakers worn by Sean in the photo are custom-made and not part of the collaborative collection with PUMA.

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Porsche Design Sport by adidas unveils the Limited Edition All Black UltraBOOST

Porsche Design Sport by adidas launches a limited edition iteration of the iconic PDS UltraBOOST, now available for the first time in a powerful yet sophisticated all black model.

Pairing the functional design of Porsche Design with ground-breaking performance technology from adidas, the aspirational sneaker represents the best in engineered luxury footwear. Offering a sneaker that is both a casual style statement and a performance-orientated running shoe, the limited edition sneaker, which marks the tenth anniversary of the collaboration between premium-lifestyle brand Porsche Design and sports brand adidas, is guaranteed to turn heads this season.

Jacques Chassaing, Senior Design Director Porsche Design Sport by adidas said, “This is an exciting development of adidas’ most celebrated and loved running shoe. After the widespread success of the all white silhouette last April, the natural next step was to engineer an all black iteration for our style-conscious consumer. Thanks to new advances in BOOSTTM design and manufacturing, we were able to engineer this iconic piece in core black while preserving key comfort-enhancing and performance elements as well as our signature aspirational aesthetic.”

The revolutionary BOOSTTM boasts a foam midsole that delivers supreme comfort while energy-returning properties keep every step charged with light, fast energy. The sturdy rubber outer-sole, engineered with Stretchweb technology and Torsion System, delivers stability and grip without sacrificing ground feel, while a seamless lining delivers increased comfort and reduced skin irritation. Comfort is further enhanced by a delicate, airy spacer-mesh upper and soft, pin-perforated leather for a truly luxurious ride.

Pair this stand-out sneaker with two elevated Porsche Design Sport by adidas essentials for the ultimate in luxurious yet casual elegance. The sporty SWEAT HOODIE is an indulgent leisure piece crafted from a lightweight performance fabric that maximises breathability. Finally, the refined, comfortable SWEAT PANT, updated this season with a slim, modern cut, and made from a soft, moisture-wicking stretch fabric is the perfect leisure companion to complete the sophisticated sports-luxe look.

In a final statement of characteristic exclusivity, the all black UltraBOOST is available in limited numbers from March 01, 2017 at key Porsche Design Sport by adidas retailers, Porsche Design Stores worldwide and online at adidas.com/porschedesignsport and porsche-design.com.

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MAISON MARGIELA'S FALL RUNWAY FEATURED FEATHERS AS MAKEUP AND HANDBAGS AS HAIR ACCESSORIES

Unexpected textures and styling paraded their way down the Maison Margiela runway show. Unique looks were created for every model. The idea of simplicity resulted in bleached eyebrows, glowing skin and touches of white eyeshadow. Looks progressed throughout the show with intricate graphic shapes and bright colors.

Check them out here on fashionista.com.

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Rudy's Barbershop Opens at Ponce City Market

E. Vincent Martinez & Rudy's CEO Brendon Lynch.

Check out Michael for your next cut! He is wonderful and will take great care of you.

Rudy's shampoo & conditioner.

A variety of products are available at Rudy's.

Rudy's famous collage wall made it to Atlanta!

Rudy's Barbershop

Ponce City Market

Rudy's Barbershop

Rudy's Barbershop

“We’ve been looking at Atlanta for a while. It’s such an amazing city, especially the Old 4th Ward neighborhood with its rich history and creative energy. Once we heard about the Ponce City Market space, we knew it was a perfect fit for our brand. We think there’s a big opportunity for us to find a strong customer base in the Atlanta region” – Brendon Lynch, Rudy’s CEO. 

Free haircuts ALL day! To celebrate its grand opening in Atlanta, Rudy's Barbershop, located at Ponce City Market (on North Ave) is giving free cuts all day starting at 9AM! 

I got my cut yesterday and got a chance to meet and chat with Rudy's CEO, Brendon Lynch. They are very excited to be in Atlanta and feel there is a hip crowd here that will embrace Rudy's. I can tell you, there is and they will. While the space is full service, ,offering everything from a basic haircut to coloring, Rudy's is a welcoming place - you want to enter and the staff makes you feel welcome. That's great but what about the quality of services? Excellent, of course! I love my haircut.  

Read more about Rudy's HERE!

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Kendall Jenner, Liu Wen, Mariacarla Boscono at LA PERLA flagship boutique opening in Milan

Kendall Jenner wearing the La Perla SS17 Autografo Bodysuit in Blush with matching SS17 bi-stretch silk skinny pant and two-tone calfskin sandals.

MariaCarla Boscono wearing the La Perla SS17 Corset Jacket in Black with SS17 rubberized python “Ada” bag with La Perla charm in silver and black enamel.

Liu Wen attends the La Perla Milan Fashion Week unveiling of the new Montenapoleone boutique.

KENDALL JENNER, LIU WEN and MARIACARLA BOSCONO joined in celebrating the La Perla Fall/Winter 2017 ready-to-wear collection and new flagship boutique located on via Montenapoleone in Milan during Milan Fashion Week where LA PERLA hosted a collection presentation and unveiling event with campaign stars Kendall Jenner, Liu Wen and Mariacarla Boscono. The evening’s décor was inspired by the British garden — a nod to the brand’s most recent collection by Creative Director, Julia Haart. The stunning boutique, spanning over 2,583 square feet, came to life with a street-wide floral installation including pillars of blooming bougainvillea; cloaked in the brand’s FW17 NYFW runway video.

The historic La Perla boutique on Milan’s most fashionable street has moved to a new location at 14 Montenapoleone and has doubled its size, expanding to over 2,583 square feet across two floors.

A geometric arrangement steals the scene at the entrance, decorated with golden metal trims and the La Perla logo against a light blue background. These two architectural features can be seen throughout the flagship store, which was designed by the Baciocchi Associati Studio, as all La Perla boutiques have been since the brand was acquired in 2013 by Pacific Global Management, the holding company owned by the family of Silvio Scaglia.
 

The main space is illuminated by pure white marble floors, which contrast sharply with the sapphire blue carpets adorned with metallic herringbone trims, detailing that can also be seen on the dark blue aluminum ceiling. The walls are covered in powder blue panels and golden mesh accents inspired by the weave of tulle, a symbolic fabric representing La Perla style. The juxtaposition of blue and white repeats on the stunning white marble staircase and on the soft, sinuous velvet-covered seats. The refined feel of this space is emphasized by the central pillar and private suite decorated with diamond-shaped mirrors.

The upper floor is divided into four rooms decorated with display niches and gilded mirrors. These spaces range in color, from shades of lilac and amethyst to bold purple in the VIP suite, a sophisticated and cozy lounge for the brand’s most important clients.

The relocation of the historic boutique on Via Montenapoleone falls within a global expansion project involving select La Perla flagship stores, such as the Rome boutique on Via Bocca di Leone which has also doubled in size in order to accommodate the new ready-to-wear collection— reflecting the company's new and expanded offering developed by Creative Director, Julia Haart.

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