Dog on catwalk gets RSPCA hot under collar

Ksubi, then Tsubi, when had rats on their catwalk. And, yesterday, the label Terri Donna, presenting as a part of the swim-wear and resort wear group display, sent a bikini-clad model clutching a shaved, dyed puppy down the runway of Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal.

Reminiscent of your film Legally Blonde, canine and carrier were properly coordinated, right down to their matching hair bows.

The cute issue was an clear hit along with the audience with a great number of at the demonstrate raising their cameras to get a photograph. Outdoors the demonstrate, a leashed Pomeranian, also dyed, was sighted.

Animal welfare organisation RSPCA ACT was unimpressed when using the utilization of a dog as an accessory.

Chief executive Michael Linke claimed he disagreed while using the shaving and dyeing within the canine for aesthetic motives.

''Manipulating the animal, shaving it and changing it for any fashion present isn't common,'' he mentioned. ''To make aesthetic changes to match people disrespects the animal.''

Even when the shaving was unlikely to result in the animal any profound suffering, until it had been susceptible to the cold, it could conclusion up bothered by skin irritation.

The designer, Terri Donna, couldn't be arrived at for comment.

The opposite reveals from the group presentation have been animal-free. Foxton Hazard showed huge, bold kaftans with tremendous tropical flower prints, ruffles to embellish plus a kaleidoscope of vivid hues.

Karen Neilsen Assortment presented digital prints of large pairs of sunglasses and butterflies, scanty bikinis and body-baring tops.

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Legs on show in retro fashion

A flirty 1970s vibe featured in two for the early demonstrates on day a single of Australian Trend Week, which officially started off yesterday in Sydney.

The industry-only celebration that showcases spring-summer 2011-12 style collections to potential buyers, media and a handful of celebrities opened with Zimmermann's runway presentation.

On the Classic Throttle Store, Zimmermann presented soft, floaty appears inside of a muted, innocent palette mixed up when using the occasional floral print or pop of colour.

Silhouette s ended up loose and flowing and there have been lots of lace information and origami-style folded embellishments. Clothes featured large flashes of leg and cleavage and also a calm perspective. The 1970s references were obvious inside maxi dresses, bell sleeves, jumpsuits and unfussy, beach-ready hair.

Bec & Bridge's show continued the retro feel, with more florals, body conscious clinging fabrics and wrap dresses. Some models wore pastel gangster-style hats the result of a collaboration with Australian hat makers Akubra and there were also high-waisted shorts and the occasional burst of burnt orange. Like at Zimmermann, there was plenty of leg on display.

Gold lame gear such as a pussy bow blouse as well as a one-shouldered frock looked just right for gyrating about in Studio 54. A scanty mesh top, skirt and frock revealed a lot of skin.

''We have been definitely inspired by Bianca Jagger and Lauren Hutton inside late 1970s,'' designers Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston said. ''They epitomise sensuality, success plus a nonchalant sex appeal that is key to our brand.''

Alex Perry added a good dose of Hollywood glamour with his collection, which featured floor-skimming, red carpet gowns plus ladylike cocktail frocks in vivid primary hues contrasted with floral-printed black.

Supermodel Yasmin Le Bon will walk the runway for Little Joe Woman today.