b'T IMELESS TAILSO F F .ASHIONPhotography by Brian KalishJ UST HOW MUCH MORE IRRESISTIBLE WOULD A FASHION SHOW BE WITHTHEADDITION OF COUTURE - CLAD DOGS ? St. Petersburg dog loverssoon found out when they were treated to a fun newfundraising event at the historic and elegant Mirror LakeLyceum, to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter. Brianna and Sarah. Tazi and Suzelene.Katie and Emily. Sandy and Amanda.dents from the Culinary, Fashion,Digital Photography and Designprograms.ThestudentsmadeTimeless Tails of Fashion part oftheir curriculum, with everythingfrom the horsoeuvres and stagingto marketing and photography alldonated. Aveda Institute donatedAbove: Millie (l) and Kristin (r). their skills for the models make-up and hair. Dog trainer AmandaThe idea originated about 18 months ago during a con- Hanson, who donated her servic-versation Dr. Nicholas Abid had with his friend, Sherry es, was on-hand to anticipate andDuFresne. He mentioned he had a friend in the fashion handleanyanxietyissuesfromindustry who enjoyed doing fashion shows for various the dogs.fundraising causes. Sherrya Pet Pal Animal Shelter vol- Jack and Frasier. Mark traveled from ChicagounteerforsevenyearswasintroducedtoMark Onceshehadthedesignerson to Florida three times during theRoscoe, a designer of custom couture and handcrafted board,collaboratingwithone planninganddesigncollabora-neckwear. He was immediately interested in lending his another,Sherryfocusedonthe tions. He toured Pet Pal Animalknowledge and fashion designs to put on an event that production of the show itself.Shelter and was pleased with howwould benefit the shelter. She contacted Kate Campbell, things were falling into place forTheconceptbehindTimelessTailsofFashion Program Coordinator for Fashion, the show.involved pairing Mark with two Florida designers of dog MarketingandManagementat Withthefittingsandcouture, Sandra Barnes of Chicka Bow Wow and Jean the Art Institute of Tampa. Soon rehearsals behind them, the showSanders of Miss Muffins Closet.Sherrywasworkingwithstu- was flawless.26 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'