Madison Ave with Very Haute Canines

It is 29º F in Manhattan, and a few hours from arriving all the way from Miami. Here we are my friend Darsey and I strolling down Madison Ave with our very chic Canines, Millie LaRue and Miu Miu. The scene is so Metropolitan perfect! The dogs are sporting their Kiki Hamann Fur Coats made just for the occasion! Ahhh Manhattan never misses the unpredictable!

Posing the dogs under such harsh weather is no easy task, especially when so many walkers cannot help but stop to greet the elegant pooches. There are clicks coming from android phones, cameras of all nature, iPods, Blackberries. We are indeed causing a commotion. My heart fills with warmth from witnessing my Canine Fashion getting all the attention.

Suddenly a man, as if provided by the universe, comes running our way at speed of light. He throws himself on the floor and tells us with confidence, “I will get the shot!” The man is photographer Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York (www.humansofnewyork.com). I will remember this moment forever. Brandon is fun, full of energy, with a superhuman eye for what's happening. He is the buzz!
On his website he mentions “ The crowd has a face” and I will add to that… and the city has an EYE!

 

And this is where Brandon met us

 

Miu Miu Hamann, the Chihuahua and Millie LaRue, the Yorkie

Best Friends and International Top Models. The models are wearing the Manhattan Coat by Kiki Hamann

Darsey holds her Millie and my Miu Miu

Countdown to Canine Couture

This is it!  The evening dog lovers have been waiting for!  Tonight at The Mediterranean Mansion on South Beach is celebrity designer Kiki Hamann's Unleashed Love event.

Last night at South Beach's Kone restaurant, Kiki Hamann hosted a pre-event party complete with haute dogs, fabulous food and drink.  Those in attendance experienced the best Japanese sushi infused with a touch of Brazilian excitement and Kiki's charming personality.

Kiki with Millie LaRue & Darsey.

Gorgeous Kiki fur.  

If you've never had the pleasure of meeting Kiki in person, let me just tell you what she's like.  She's so easy-going, classy and down-to-earth.  She has exquisite taste and a love for dogs that runs very deep.  She's generous, caring and intelligent.  All of these characteristics translate swimmingly to her designs.  Nothing tacky or cheesy here.  Just sheer elegance.  Period.

And, to have a Kiki product for your precious little one is like having Kiki herself love and hold your sweet dog.  I can't think of anything better.

Lily of the Valley dress as modeled by Millie LaRue.

So.  Stay tuned.  I'll have amazing photographs of tonight's event, including some behind-the-scenes shots and insight into what makes Kiki tick.

~Carole

Blog writer & photographer.