Tuesday, February 21, 2012

A Fascination For Furry Fashions

Nala Modeling The Precious Princess Cape
Meister Showing off the
Magic Mushroom Hat.
In the interest of fashion, I took off to Pittsburgh for an interview with the next up and coming designer Emmah Farrell. (Head of Mani Fashions) Luckily for me I was able to take a sneak peak at her current work and assist in a photo shoot for PA magazine. What's unique about Farrell's spring line is not what she's designing, but who she's designing for. Pampered, is a collection created exclusively for your furry friend. consisting of skirts, shawls, sweaters, scarves and capes and ranging from petites to plus sizes. Farrell explains that, although she's a baby by fashion world standards, she looks forward to the future as she plans to move into designing for smaller animals, taking an interest especially in ferret apparel. When questioned on her first experience working with pets she states that she prefers working with them as opposed to dolls, and stuffed animals. "Although your fitting to a completely different body, it's not nearly as difficult as what I've been doing!"  When it comes to picking a model, Farrell finds it just as easy. "I love her so much!" She says, when asked about her first fitted model, a kitten. "Nala's still young, so she's very easy to work with..." But it was clear that Nala's focus was not so much on the photo shoot as it was on the ball waiting in the corner! Later in my visit I witnessed some dog models as well, and surprisingly none of them seem to mind the constant adjusting as they sat still for picture after picture. They looked pretty cute too! 
Looking perfect in the Bad Girl Sweater
Jager perfecting the Regal Crown






3 comments:

  1. I would be interested in meeting this up and coming designer, Emmah you say? Hhmm... name sounds familiar. I am in need of some new spring clothing, do you think she might branch out? I have heard that the sewing team of Ursula and Bridgette do fine work. I shall follow your blog with interest.

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  2. Laurel you are brilliant! I'm so proud of you!

    Adam

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  3. The Apple fell just under the tree.

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