“‘Acceptable’ colors in menswear will be increasing in number, pastels not being so out of the ordinary.”
■ uncomplicated garments: no zippers, buttons, or laces
■ custom-made bags and shoes
■ dress clothes that double as activewear: suits made from stretchy fabrics, sports jackets with collars that can be flipped up while hiking or biking, and dress shoes with a sneaker tread
TINY DOGGIES GET
THEIR DUE Totable pets are all the rage. The big news from the American Kennel Club’s top ten breed list is very little: The Yorkshire terrier jumped to number two, overtaking golden retrievers (the Labrador retriever is still number one). Other small (less-than-20-pound) winners: Yorkie, beagle, dachshund, and miniature schnauzer.
PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT . . .
■ dogs with minimal grooming needs
■ mineral oil rubs, facials, and manicures for potbellied pigs; sorry, no mud packs.
PUPPY LOVE Instead of bouquets, brides are carrying pup-pies or kittens, and canines are serving as ring bearers, suitably attired: Tiaras, top hats, and tuxedos are available in formalwear shops for four-footed friends.
PETS (AND OWNERS), BEHAVE!
Owners of pampered pooches have a growing problem: Some of these dogs are spoiled rotten. “Folks who travel with their pets know that, in order to be welcome in hotels and cafes,
Fido had better have some manners,” says Lisa Peterson, American Kennel
Club spokesperson. The best ways to teach your pet to behave: early socialization and obedience training.
FUTURE FARMERS Over 95% of young farmers and ranchers surveyed hope that their children will
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