Janelle FUNARI’s designer Me and Mini-Me outfits are absolutely adorable. Can you imagine vacationing with your dog in matching outfits?! You could explore a new city or town, making a statement wherever you go. From boutique cafes to lush resorts, both you and your best friend will look stunning.
FUNARI designed Agape Flor, the Resort 2023 collection to be hand made, vegan, and eco-luxury couture. Her unique designs are one of a kind, with material imported from Italy. For people who like to travel in style, these outfits are perfect. They’re wrinkle free and easy to pack into your suitcase. Thinking about where your next vacation will be? Get ready for your next vacation!
The Runway 7 Fashion show took place during New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall, in the heart of Manhattan and it was packed! There was no shortage of energy as the audience got to enjoy watching 15 fashion dogs walk down the runway with their matching outfits. Janelle FUNARI designed her pup couture to be worn whereever you are traveling.
Nothing can stop FUNARI. Getting the collection “runway ready” was no walk in the park. From supply chain issues to making sure the fashion dogs were able to walk the runway, this was one of the most challenging collections. With everything going on in the world right now, like factories closing down, having major delays in the delivery of the fabrics and COVID-19 going around, Janelle was able to pull off the line in only a few weeks!
“We’re powerful, we’re resilient and we know how to get it done”
Janelle FUNARI
Not only is the clothing unique, but so are the models. FUNARI had both celebrity Kimberly Brown, the daughter of football player Jim Brown and celebrity DJ Spinderella walk the runway. Kimberly and fashion dog Maxine the Frenchie opened the show with matching outfits. Kimberly wore a flamingo ruffled skirt paired with a modern day styled equestrian jacket and plunging neckline. DJ Spinderella closed the show with her dog, in a very stylish, modern and eco-luxary black and blue outfit. Watch Janelle tell the story of how she got DJ Spinderella to close the show in the 2nd part of our interview!
Fashion has power. From celebrities to fashion dogs, designer Janelle FUNARI is using her voice to showcase her unique designs and her unique models. Her spring 2023 collection, Agape Flor, is eco-couture, vegan and one of a kind pieces.
Designer Janelle Funari is fierce, brave and blazing the path making unisex couture clothing for both owner and pet. She designed unisex jackets and pants that can be worn on your next vacation! She also designed one size fits all designs for all different body types.
Which came first the human outfit or the dog outfit?!
Janelle : When I began the line, I started with making the dog couture pieces as I knew they could be more complicated and take much more time for me since they were couture. My first piece was a dress for English bulldog, Cardi B. I made the sketch, the drape and loved how it came out!
I usually hang the garments on the working form to check the fit when I completed them. I realized that I didn’t have one this big for this size dog. It was just too big. So my seamstress was like, let’s just hang it on the mannequin in the meantime and I agreed. She hung it on – I walked in and was shocked to what my eyes were seeing? We both started to laugh! 🤣🤣 The design and style was the same measurement as a human!!!
I decided to change my design for the model and created a mini ME dress to go with it!
We photographed the dog’s actual dress on a human at our shoot – it was a cool and edgy look! It looks amazing with black leather leggings! This is the magic of creation and stepping out your comfort zone.
When I work, I am guided by a higher power and this was definitely one of those moments when my heart sang! For me, I know it’s a sign that this is exactly where I need to be and when I follow my heart, magic will happen.
The bulldog inspired me to make the amazing style for humans!
Which came first?! The Human outfit or the doggie outfit?
Eco-couture, vegan, and one of a kind.
I sat down with designer Janelle FUNARI in our exclusive behind the scenes interview to find out more. I wanted to know about the collection and about the unique models who walked down the runway. As a fashion blogger, I always want to know what happens behind the scenes.
Watch our exclusive 3 part series in the interview below. Which each video you will get to know the behind the scenes of the beautiful fashion show at Sony Hall.
Interview Topics:
Tell us more about your collection! Watch the video to see the inspiration behind the collection, the material it was made from and the challenges Janelle faced. (Part 1 of 3)
Tell us about the unique models! Find out the behind the scenes exclusive stories behind Kimberly Brown, the daughter of football player, Jim Brown and celebrity DJ Spindarella! (Part 2 of 3)
Content is for mature audiences. Janelle mentioned there was one model who was suicidal, and a few models who were bullied. Janelle goes into the dark truth of what models can face.
Stunning Me and Mini Me outfits:
A special congratulations and thank you to Janelle Funari for her fabulous fashion show! Check out my top looks from her previous collection, the Fire collection, before the pandemic here. If you want to see her other collections, check here.
Also a special thanks to photographers Aliyaah Jackson, Ashé Davis, DiegoPisante, Jeremy Savan, John Mosby, Ogay, Tenzin Wangdu and Dez Santana for capturing the moments with their spectacular photos.
Last but not least, a shoutout to Sony Hall and Runway 7 Fashion for the show!
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Love always,
Jenny A
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