(21 May 2024)
Associated Press
New York, 20 May 2024
1. Exterior of AKC Museum of the Dog
2. Interior of AKC Museum of the Dog
3. Behind the scene photo shoot of Daffodil, a Pomeranian as Jennifer Lopez
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Rubio, designer:
"I made 15 garments celebrating because I want people to understand that we're not making fun of the Met Gala. We're not mimicking the Met Gala. We're elevating and appraising and appreciating the wonderful, designs that were presented at the Met Gala by the most talented designers of the world."
5. Behind the scene photo shoot of Miley-Jo, a Chorkie as Cardi B
6. Behind the scene photo shoot of LaLa, a Pomeranian as Nicki Minaji
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Rubio, designer:
"I've been working on them tirelessly. It started off with 15, and then in the last few days, a few more came in and, all the garments were already sold. And, that money is all going to finance the Museum of the Dog."
8. Gizmo, a Shih Tzu as Chris Hemsworth, posing for photos on red carpet with model
9. Suki, a Chinese Crested as Gayle King posing for photos on red carpet with model
10. Ted Gram, a Poodle as Bad Bunny posing for photos on red carpet with model
11. Saya, a Pocket Pitbull as Shakira posing for photos on red carpet with model
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Rubio, designer:
"Now, I should say that I would love if Anna Wintour is listening, I would love to be the first one to walk on the red carpet with a canine model in canine couture. Just putting it out there."
13. Bastian, a Terrier as Colman Domingo posing for photos on red carpet with model
14. Bogie, a Chihuahua as Cynthia Erivo posing for photos on red carpet with model
15. Dog as Irina Shaina posing for photos on red carpet with model
16. Dog as Rita Ora posing for photos on red carpet with model
17. Fritz, a Pomeranian as Ed Sheeran posing for photos on red carpet with model
18. Little Greyshoes, a Pomsky as Lil Nas X marks flowers then poses for photos on red carpet with model
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Rubio, designer:
"And I just got the news, all the clothing that's in today's event are going to be on display here at the museum for the month of June."
20. Layla, a Shichon as Sarah Jessica Parker posing for photos on red carpet with model
21. Miley-Jo, a Chorkie as Cardi B posing for photos on red carpet with model
22. Daffodil, a Pomeranian as Jennifer Lopez posing for photos on red carpet with model
23. Livie, a Morkie as Gigi Hadid posing for photos on red carpet with model
24. LaLa, a Pomeranian as Nicki Minaj posing for photos on red carpet with model
25. Kimba, a Chihuahua as Zendaya posing for photos on red carpet with model
26. SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Rubio, designer:
"Every photographer tells you it's the hardest job to work with are kids and animals. Not in my world. I think the people are a lot harder to work with because the dogs do not complain. In my world, the dogs don't get forced to wear what they don't want to wear. As you can see by my boy, he doesn't mind wearing the clothing. He loves it. And today, he's in drag. Actually, we're doing the Shakespearean thing and he's dressed as Zendaya."
27. Kimba and LaLa posing for photos
28. Anthony Rubio and Kimba posing for photos
STORYLINE:
Who needs the Met Gala - when you have the Pet Gala?

Anthony Rubio - a pet and women's wear designer - unveiled his version of the famed fashion event with 18 dogs dressed in outfits similar to the looks worn by celebrities at this year's Met Gala two weeks ago.






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