Ashley Carestia, has worked in the high-paced fashion industry as a successful fashion model for twenty-five years. Today, she serves as founder/CEO of Bark Fifth Avenue, a luxury retail boutique located on-line and in upscale Buckhead Atlanta, which offers the finest in pet clothing, accessories, dog furniture, and luxury services. She built Bark Fifth Avenue on a foundation of love for dogs and fashion that provides a unique luxury experience for its clients, exceeding expectations since conception in 2013. In just a few years, Ashley grew the online retail store to a world known luxury dog boutique catering to pampered pets, high profile clientele, and A-List Celebrities!

She has earned the respect of her colleagues through arduous work and dedication, recently awarded Small Business of the Year Award in 2017 by the Atlanta Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the Women of Influence award from Pet Age Magazine, as well as a recent nomination of Entrepreneur of the Year by the Women in The Pet Industry.

It is with her creative nature and knowledge in the industry that make her an expert in her field which is evidenced by the countless interviews from national and local Pet, Fashion, and Business industry magazines for both the retailer and consumer.

Best in The City – Modern Luxury

Entrepreneur of the Year - Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Women of Influence award from Pet Age Magazine

Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (National) – Women in the Pet Industry

Atlanta Public Schools- Career Motivation Speaker

Atlanta’s 50 Most Beautiful

Simply Buckhead

Atlanta Pet Life

Pet Pages

Pet Age Magazine

Jezebel Magazine

Voyage Atlanta

The Atlantan

The Grape Vine Magazine

Smart Money Moves by Oxygen Financial

Buckhead View

Business Radio X

The Shrimptank Podcast

Miss Georgia Teen Judge and Host

Doggies on the Catwalk Runway Show

Real Housewives of Atlanta

K. Michelle

WAGS

Dynasty

Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Women in the Pet Industry
Buckhead Business Association

BBB Atlanta

Canine Assistants
Atlanta Humane Society

Fashion Columnist for Atlanta Pet Life

Buckhead Church

World Pet Association

CLICK Models