By Chris Bynum, The Times-Picayune
October 11, 2009, 4:00PM
Move over, fashion divas. The runways have gone to the haute dogs.
A fashion-show fundraiser for the Humane Society of Louisiana will feature not only adoptable dogs in Halloween costumes and locally-designed canine clothing and accessories, but human models as well in the latest offerings in goblin gear.
2nd Annual 'Bad to the Bones: Rescued on the Runway'
What: Canine fashion show benefiting the Humane Society of Louisiana
When: Sat., Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., in the Warehouse District
How much? Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20, or in advance for $15 at Petcetera dog boutique at 3205 Magazine St., or at New Orleans Party and Costume at 705 Camp St. or at Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing at 4204 Magazine St. Pet tickets are $10 per pet. Donations are tax-deductible.
For more information: www.petceteraneworleans.com or call 504.269.8711
"Last year, we had such great success in finding forever homes for several of the shelter dogs, we decided to do it again, " says Diane Lundeen of Petcetera, a local pet boutique sponsoring the event. "This year we've added new features. Pet photographer Scott Stuntz will be taking portraits of pets and their people. We will also have great food choices -- Nacho Mama's, Cafe Atchafalaya, Joey K's and Mahoney's Po-Boys -- so people can have dinner at the event."
There is a charge for the food, but all proceeds from food sales go to the individual animal rescue groups assigned to each restaurant.
Following the fashion show, a costume contest with prizes is open to canines and their companions.
Tickets can also be purchased for a $500 cash door prize, to raise additional funds for the Louisiana Humane Society.
No only will those in attendance get an overview of local options for Halloween costumes and accessories for both humans (from Miss Claudia's Vintage Shop and New Orleans Party & Costume) and animals (from Petcetera), but Lundeen will also debut her NOLA Bitch collection of clothing and accessories for dogs.