Buenos Aires Fashion Week's DOGwalk where canines are the star attraction
Fashion week shows are generally pretty sombre affairs.
Those in the front row tap away furiously on their Blackberrys, cameramen shout at people to clear the catwalk, people having a quiet chat are violently shushed...
But convention went out of the window during yesterday's Amores Perros show at Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires.
Crowd pleasers: Dogs showcase the latest designs from Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo during Trendation fashion week in Buenos Aires
Model behaviour: The dogs, dressed in shirts, were encouraged to do a little twirl at the top of the catwalk
Designers Karen Reichardt and Mariela Schiavo always ensure a celebrity-packed front row by giving their stunning models the finest accessories in the land - a collection of Argentina's cutest dogs.
While the models struggle to keep their temporary pets under control, audience members smile and laugh at the spectacle, with many crouching down to give the dogs a pat.
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And if the models' thigh-skimming bodycon dresses seem disappointingly unoriginal - and their 'shoes' completely unwearable - that's because we're not supposed to be looking at them.
Reichardt and Schiavo design dogswear not womenswear.
Dotty idea? A model tries to keep her dalmatian - who is wearing a baffling pink ensemble - under control
Clothes for all seasons... and canines: The dogs came in all shapes and sizes
Appreciative audience: The Frowers loved the dogs and their fun outfits
For their latest collection, the duo took inspiration from the Seventies - showing that some fashion trends are common to both humans and dogs. They used floral prints, bright colours, peace signs and big hats.
A lot of the clothes were made from elasticated material to help dress the four-limbed animals. But some of the 'eveningwear' was made from satin, ribbons and tulle.
Reichardt and Schiavo ensured they provided outfits for all situations and seasons including pyjamas, T-shirts, swimsuits, checked shirts and denim skirts.
Dogwalkers in Argentina's capital - who famously walk up to 15 dogs at a time - will have their work cut out for them getting the pets ready for an afternoon stroll.
Acting like divas: The dogs really got into the modelling spirit
All dressed up: The collection was Seventies inspired and included floral prints, bright colours and peace signs
Separates: The collection included everything from eveningwear to swimsuits
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