Patricia Field and Lara Eurdolian Hosts Senior Dog Rescue Runway Show in honor of beloved children’s book character, and real-life Senior Rescue, Charlie King of Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel, of which Field wrote the forward for and celebrates his 18th birthday this month.
Charlie King, the wonder senior rescue dog of owner Lara Eurdolian, is bringing together the dream team to raise awareness for senior rescues. Known for iconic looks from Carrie Bradshaw to Miranda Priestly and Emily Cooper, it was a natural fit for Patricia Field to help use her star power to dress adoptable rescues in one-of-a-kind pieces from her latest “Kiss the Dogs NYC” for Patricia Field ArtFashion collection.
Designed by James Suozzi, “Kiss the Dogs NYC” was originally created in 2013 for Patricia Field’s former Bowery Street Boutique. Suozzi also creates bespoke pieces and has been a part of Charlie’s life since his adoption, creating special pieces for him, most notably when Charlie walked his mom down the aisle in 2022.
The event also served as Charlie’s 18th birthday, who’s children’s book, Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel, hit #1 new release on Amazon during its launch and has been making national headlines for his amazing story. “Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel” actively supports animal adoption efforts, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to various shelters and welfare organizations.
Eurdolian wanted to celebrate this incredible milestone and create a memorable experience for guests that would also help shine a light on dog adoption and the joys of rescuing a senior at Flying Solo, 419 Broome St, which features independent fashion designers from around the world.
Lara Eurdolian worked with Patricia Field and the Patricia Field ArtFashion team to dress adoptable rescues from Animal Haven, Gatto Pups & Friends, and PupStarz Rescue. Additionally, Charlie opened and closed the show in a custom tutu (for his full ‘Charlie Bradshaw’ moment). Pups were escorted by tastemakers and on-air personalities including: KhrystyAna, America’s Next Top Model, Phillip Bloch, Celebrity Stylist, designer and on-air personality, Peggy Z, Selling the Hamptons , Orfeh, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer, Jessica Lynn – Billboard charting musician and songwriter, Chloe Melas, NBC correspondent, NYT best-setlling author and co-founder of Bio.me, Claudine DeSola, founder of Caravan, Celebrity rescues, @ziggythemann and @Cinderelly212 also strutted in support of Charlie and his mission to raise more awareness for adult and senior rescues and Christine Evangeline, florist and founder of Garden by Evangeline.
The rescues strutted down the runway lined with Charlie’s children’s book, and custom Patricia Field ArtFashion inspired floral arrangements, ‘metal petals’ designed by Christina Evangeline of Garden by Evangeline. The dogs were met by ‘America’s Next Top Model’ star KhrystyAna who helped turned the catwalk into the ultimate dog walk, telling their unique stories alongside Eurdolian as they marched down the runway in one-of-a-kind pieces.
Following the show, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer, Orfeh lead the room in Happy Birthday to celebrate Charlie with a custom Charlie dog cake by Axel & Tia for all the dogs to celebrate.
Human guests enjoyed delicious Williamsburg Pizza engraved with ‘HBD Charlie’ and ‘Pat Field’ in cheese and treats from Baked by Melissa, while Bravo TV’s Margaret Josephs & Lexi Barbuto (Real Housewives of New Jersey) served Soirée, the event’s signature, glamorous mocktails. Soft drinks and water provided by Coca-Cola brands, Smartwater and Vitamin Water with cocktails by FUZZBUTT Premium Vodka that donates 50% of profits to dog charities and ONEHOPE, which donate 10% of the proceeds to benefit nonprofits chosen by customers, including animal causes.
The new ‘Kiss the Dogs NYC for Patricia Field ArtFashion collection was available for purchase at the event, ahead of its national release on patriciafield.com on April 19th. When the collection launches the images will include the name/story of the rescue on the site.
About Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel
Based on a true story, “Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel” tells the heartwarming story of Charlie, a lovable Pomeranian who lives in the lobby of the ‘Pom Springs Hotel’. While he enjoys his role as the hotel’s tour guide, Charlie dreams of finding his forever family. Throughout the book, Charlie introduces hotel guests to his diverse group of animal friends, showcasing the beauty of blended families.
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