Access, Granted: Thakoon's dog Steve was the backstage pass. Photo: Imaxtree.com

Backstage at Thakoon, we noticed that everyone was wearing little pins.

At first, we thought it was an 80s flashback and contemplated getting our mom to dig up the ones we proudly wore on our old acid washed jean jacket in junior high. Our favorite pin, which kindly told everyone within eye shot that "Your Ugly and Your Mother Dresses You Funny," would be perfect for Fashion Week.

But then we took a closer look. All of the pins sported a picture of a cute little canine, who turned out to be Thakoon Panichgul's very own dog, Steve.

The Steve pins were granted to everyone who was working backstage - hair, makeup, stylists, you name it.

Kudos to Panichgul for his creativity - his Steve pins are much more fun than the usual laminated paper passes, and they're something that you'd actually wear.

Or we would, at least.

On our new acid washed jean jacket.