Designers Create Canine Couture For Charity
STELLA MCCARTNEY...Mulberry and Philip Treacy are just three of the designers to create couture fit for a canine in aid of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Some of the leading names in fashion will design a dog outfit to be showcased during the Collars and Coats gala next month and auctioned to raise money for the charity.
The ball, set to take place on November 8, will see a selection of dogs from the Battersea home taking to a special "dogwalk" to model the creations.
"This will be the most wonderful and unique fashion fundraiser and we know our dogs will really enjoy it," said Claire Horton, chief executive of the charity home. "Front row at Collars and Coats will be the place to be on November 8 and we can't wait to see Battersea dogs groomed and dressed in canine couture by the most influential and iconic designers from the world.
Donatella Versace Shrugs Off "Tacky" Criticism
Bella Donatella!
DONATELLA VERSACE has dismissed criticism that her eponymous label is tacky, with a simple "never mind". The designer doesn't mind if you dislike her latest collection...
as long as you form an opinion in the first place.
"First of all, any reaction is a good thing," Versace says. "The people who struggle are those who have no reaction at all. They are too safe. Tacky...never mind.
What is tacky? What is chic?"
Donatella also discussed the fashion house's most recent collections...describing this seasons Versace woman as "tough but fragile" ...while the spring/summer 2013 Versus girl as "totally rock and roll".