Fetching Fashions

Function & Fun

By Julie Bielenberg
Photo by Jesse Larner

Rose Warner of Fetching Fashions likes to be happy, and who doesn't? "I have to make things to be happy, or rather, I am happy when I make things!" explains the proud owner of a custom collar and leash business. "I first had the idea to start making collars when I was working at a dog daycare in 2005. Some of the dogs at the daycare were pretty stylin', but I could see right away that there was a need for some fashion to be added to the mix," notes Rose. She wondered if she could create a combination of her long love of sewing and great fondness for four-legged friends, and, if so, could it be turned into a business? After months of research, fashion met function and that was how Fetching Fashions was born! This is now Fetching Fashions' fourth year in business.

The first designs were inspired by Rose's two adopted Boxers,   Cooper and Bella. They gave her such creativity; it truly helped the line flourish. Now, Fetching Fashions has numerous designs and several exclusives coming out this season. Rose also hopes to add dog harnesses and cat collars to the line in 2010. One of the best parts of the product line is this: everything is made in the USA, in Rose's home state of Colorado. "I have a hand in making every collar and leash, which is very important to me," Rose explains. "The icing on the cake is when I am on a walk, or flipping through a magazine, and by chance I see a dog wearing one of my collars, looking very fetching and fashionable indeed."

For more information:
Fetching Fashions
(303) 319-1860
www.fetchingfashionsonline.com