CREDIT: FASHION ROCKS
Fanshawe Rocks Hair of the Dog takes place on November 22 in Forwell Hall. The show will benefit Paws United.

Attention all fashionistas! If you're looking for a night of amazing fashions and rock divas, make sure you show up to the Fashion Rocks Hair of the Dog fashion show! On November 22, Fanshawe's second-year Fashion Merchandising students will bring all their hard work straight to the catwalk. With looks inspired by the biggest names in music, this is sure to be a night to remember.

The theme of the show is a crazy, wild rock concert. The students have been working hard all semester to put together this fashion show as a part of their final grade. All of the students in the class split up into groups to make sure every aspect of the show was covered. From promotions and fundraising to merchandising, models and stage, each crew has done extensive research and planning to put on a fantastic show. The clothing in the show is provided by the first-year Fashion Merchandising students, who have all chosen a famous singer or group and created a look based on their specific style. These artists have had a profound effect on both the music and fashion industry. Expect appearances by everyone from Taylor Swift to David Bowie to the Spice Girls to Rihanna!

The show will feature some professional models from Anita Norris Models walking the runway. They will be modeling several looks from stores located on Richmond Street and Talbot Road in London; Lolita and Frilly Lizard are two stores that have graciously offered up their some of most rocking clothes to be featured in the show. Look out for some unexpected guests walking the runway as well.

As all of the proceeds from this fashion show will be going to Paws United, a local rehabilitation and shelter for abandoned dogs and puppies, a few punk pooches will appear at the show! They will be decked out in rock bandanas and collars, still looking as cute as ever.

Paws United Dog Rescue is a local non-profit group of animal lovers who rehabilitate and facilitate the adoption of dogs and puppies into loving homes. Amanda Wells and Alicia Pedden founded the charity in 2011 and have rescued over 200 dogs in the last year and a half. Many of the dogs they rescue are taken from high-kill shelters or are strays. A lot of these dogs are undesired due to illnesses or injuries, but no animal is turned away from Paws United. In addition to all this, the charity offers counselling and support to the adoptive families. Owning a dog is a big responsibility and Paws ensures every family is well prepared. They are a completely donation- based organization with around 40 dogs currently looking for loving homes. All of the donation money goes towards medical bills and food for the at-risk dogs in their care.

"I have worked with other charities that were small and have grown into a well-known organization," said Deb Trotechaud, a Fashion Merchandising teacher at Fanshawe. "I really like working with grassroots charities and helping them grow; Paws United is exactly that. Paws United is a fairly new charity and it is entirely volunteer run." For more information on the charity, check out paws-united.webs.com.

The show takes place on November 22 in Forwell Hall at Fanshawe College. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by local DJ Spencer Baird. There will be raffle prizes, door prizes, a 50/50 draw and much, much more.

Tickets are $20, with all proceeds going to Paws United, and can be picked up at the Biz Booth or M3010.