KYOKO HAMADA HAS THE BEST WAY OF LOOKING AT ANIMALS
Gizmo is seen in the last picture and when Kyoko took his picture he knew exactly where to be. As she says about animals, "I think I have a healthy relationship with animals in general. When I grew up in Japan, we had tadpoles, crayfish, koi fish, a pet hamster with one arm, pet squirrels (different than American squirrels), turtles, cats and a dog. My view of animals changed slightly though when I saw wild lions in South Africa up close. I knew instinctively this big orange cat can take me down with one swipe. It gave me much more respect for the wilderness."
IRENE ALBRIGHT HAS A FASHION LIBRARY AND A FASHION DOG NAMED GUS
Irene Albright is a fashion DYNAMO. Amy Lombard and I had the pleasure of visiting the library the other day to get a tour and a few licks from Gus! What an impressive place. Irene shares, "After working as a stylist for 20 years and desperately seeking wardrobe for a shoot, I decided to build my own showroom; a safe haven for all my friends who were stylists to pull their shoots." The Albright Fashion Library, since opening in 1990, has expanded and evolved into a resource for the industry’s top stylists, magazine editors and costume designers.
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS TELLS MRS. SIZZLE HOW SHE NAMED HER DOG BUTTERCUP
Well Missy JLD, you looked gorgeous in your Narcisco and we were all so happy to see you last night! Julia is a childhood friend and did me the favor of sharing with us all how it came to pass that she named her dog Buttercup! Enjoy!
MRS. SIZZLE LOVES A CHIC DOG PORTRAIT IN PLATINUM BY CAMERAWORK STUDIO
Tricia Rosenkilde from Camerawork Studio reached out to me to present her gorgeous platinum portraits of animals. Her own dog, Katie, came from a kill shelter in Georgia; she was originally found in the woods with her three sisters, living in an old wood pile with no food. The puppies all found wonderful homes when they were brought up to New Jersey by Eleventh Hour Rescue.
STEVEN MACKINNEY IS SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL THINGS INCLUDING HIS RESCUE DOG HENRY
Steven Mackinney is part owner of Brydges Mackinney, an agency which represents photographers, art directors, film makers, stylists and set designers. He shared with me this fabulous rescue story of his dog Henry.
THAYER GOWDY WAS A CAT LADY WHO HAS NOW GONE TO THE DOGS
AMY TURNER LOVES DOLLY PARTON
My girlfriend, Sammy, and I were not sure if we were ready for a new dog after the death of our beloved dog, Edith Piaf. We went to an adoption fair from a wonderful rescue group in LA called Dogs Without Borders. We were very sad, and not sure if we were ready to bring another animal into our world… until we saw her.
BRUCE WEBER'S COLLABORATION WITH SHINOLA IS UNREAL
Popular Detroit brand Shinola has partnered with superstar photographer and pet lover Bruce Weber to create a pet accessory line! These leashes, collars, beds and toys are in keeping with Shinola’s brand values, defining American luxury through American quality.
I AM MAX AND THE GUY BEHIND ME IS VINCENT FLOURET
"My name is Max! I'm a 2 year old Golden Retriever and Labrador mix. My dad tells people that I'm a "Goldbrador" - I don't know what that means but it sounds chic, I love it! My schedule is quiet busy: walking, playing, eating, napping, smiling, and posing most of the time. Speaking about posing, my day job, as a pre-light model and studio assistant, is to keep everybody happy on dad's set. Aside from that, I try hard to push the limits, to get what I want from everybody (i.e. sad looks, overt tenderness when sitting next to the pizza, those kind of things...). Indeed, one day I might quit my day job to become an actor! We'll see!"
ROBERT COUTURIER IS OBSESSED WITH SHIH TZUS
William Abranowicz and Mrs. Sizzle went to the country and found this beautiful man and his dogs!
BOB KOLBRENER SEES ANIMALS EVERYWHERE
My friend and wonderful art advisor, Barry Podgorsky, sent me this magical series of Bob Kolbrener works. Bob shares a bit about his new series, “AUTOGRAPHS”. "The photos address road signs and other auto-related subjects. This ongoing series represents 5 decades of nomadic travel throughout the American West. I believe my vision celebrates a sense of joy and freedom to what is otherwise mundane subject matter.
ARE YOU WORTHY OF HOUNDWORTHY? YOUR DOG IS!
Paul Bunyon had an ox. Morgan Cummins has a hound. Actually, two! And while he’s no lumberjack, when Morgan and his partner Jo Holdaway founded HOUNDWORTHY, they set out to create something dedicated to those who appreciate the great outdoors. Boy, did I feel it when we spent a very enjoyable 40 mins on the phone with him.
KEVIN CRAFTS HAD A MILLION REASONS NOT TO HAVE A DOG
"Four years ago I had a million reasons why I shouldn’t have a dog; career change, apartment living, travel, etc. I started volunteering at a local dog shelter, why I’m not sure, but I had always volunteered and thought it might suppress my longing to have a dog and spare me the responsibility.
ALEXIS KAMINSKY HAD A GREAT IDEA FOR REMEMBERING HER PET
After losing her beloved rescue dog Talula, sculptor Alexis Kaminsky was inspired to create "Memory Boxes" to honor her dog and other beloved passed on pets. These custom made boxes are adorned with a sculpted likeness of your dog. In the boxes you can put things like their collar, favorite toys, and special picture. Feel free to reach out to Alexis to have your dog remembered in a special way.
WOULDN'T YOU WANT TO SLEEP IN A BED DESIGNED BY A FASHION DESIGNER? TRY CLOUD 7!
Do you often come home from work and find your dog cutely napping on top your bed, then not finding it so cute trying to get fur off of your 1000 thread count sheets? Check out the high end dog bedding company Cloud 7 ! Cloud 7 was founded by former fashion designer Petra Jungebluth who began creating beds for her dogs that did not clash with her modern living room decor. Since 2010, Cloud 7 has been producing super soft and comfy bedding for your dog, enhancing their beauty rest and freeing up your bed from your pet.
WAG WEAR LOVES RESCUE DOGS ESPECIALLY PAYTON
I visited Amy Harlow and her store Wag Wear in the Village. She built this store years ago when she had two dogs and needed great things for her dogs that she couldn't find. "It's all about great accessories" says Amy. She takes pride in saying that if she were a dog, this is what she would wear. We decided to model Wag Wear on Payton, a sweet one year Dutch Shepard Mix, who is great with other dogs.
#EVERYDAYIMBRUSSELLING SAYS KYLE OF SHE AND HER POOCH MICHAEL
Kyle Landman is a dear friend who I know through Maria Cornejo and Marysia Woroniecka. Here she tells of her dog, Michael, and the journey to adopting him! "After being on the hunt for the “unicorn” of all dogs—a black, longhaired Brussels Griffon—my brother-in-law sent me a message with a picture of the cutest, bug-eyed, hairy fluff ball staring back at me. The message read: “This is Mikey. He needs a home, now. And a haircut.”
ANDREA LEFT HER DESK JOB TO TAKE DOGS HIKING
Andrea Klein moved to New York City to begin her life in corporate america. One day while hanging out in central park, she saw a man walking with eight dogs that she assumed were all his. Turns out the man was a dog walker, a foreign concept for Andrea. Always a dog lover, she asked the dog walker if she could work for him and she was instantly hired. Fast forward to seven years ago, Andrea began My Dog Hikes, a company that takes the posh New York City dog out into the woods to hike.