Artist and designer Ruben Toledo’s creative influence has little, if any, boundaries. He is, as his official biography describes, “at once a painter, sculptor, illustrator, fashion chronicler and critic;” Toledo himself says that he is simply an artist – he “tells stories and invents ideas, and tries to express emotions in a visual way.” […]
Animal Antics: Prevent Pet Disasters In your Home
That 100-year-old oriental carpet, the magnificent hand-crafted chair that dates back to the days of the revolution – your treasures which have stood the test of time cannot withstand the test of your animal’ antics! Returning home after a casual Saturday coffee you greet your new golden retriever puppy, body in full tail-wag-spasm. You look […]
In Wendy’s Doghouse: Bravo Mad Fashion’s Chris March
In celebration of AnimalFair’s 11th annual Paws for Style benefit appearance on tonight’s episode of Bravo’s Mad Fashion, the show’s star designer, Chris March got his turn in Wendy’s doghouse! You may also know Chris from season four of Bravo’s hit show, Project Runway, and dresses fabulous celebrities such as Madonna, Prince, Beyonce Knowles, […]
“Can We Talk?” . . . about dogs
When it comes to trends and style in the world of fashion, nobody knows what’s hot and what’s not better than Joan Rivers, and the one thing that will always be in fashion with the comedienne / talk show host / entrepreneur is her love of animals. “I can’t imagine what life would be like […]
The Animal, The Muse, The Designer
Cubist Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and his immortalized Dachshund, Lump. Whether it’s architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s New York City wonder; The Guggenhiem Museum, or composer Puccini’s famous opera; Madame Butterfly, author Dr. Suess’ educational and entertaining children’s book series, The Cat In The Hat, or painter Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece; Las Meninas, After Velazquez – animals […]
Designer Dog Beds: Shawn Henderson design “Spots” Success
It was just two colors and a classic dog name that moved Shawn Henderson to create his custom dog bed, “Spot.” “I was first inspired by the color combination of chocolate brown and hot pink,” says Henderson. “I wanted to do something kind of bold and graphic, then I started thinking of basic dog names […]