THE WORD ON WHAT’S HIP AND WHAT’S HYPE. : Bow Wow

Masters not happy with the eau natural of their four-legged friends need sniff no further. Saks and Nordstrom have come to the rescue of fashionable Fidos with Canine Couture. The pooch parfum claims a key of “white floral notes with a cinnamon spice base.” A 1.7-oz bottle sells for $25.

So will it bother your pet’s sensitive schnauze? “It shouldn’t, but watch for itchy skin or strange breathing after use,” says animal MD Ron Kelpe of the Rancho Santa Margarita Veterinary Hospital. And don’t overkill. “Some colognes are used to neutralize odors when a smell could indicate an infection or other illness,” he adds.

What’s Old is Gold

Attention men: By bringing those old suits into Ixiz in Laguna Beach through Dec. 31, you can take $50 off a new suit for yourself and help a less fortunate person. Old sports coats shave $25 off the purchase of a new one; trousers are worth a $10 discount on pants. Your clothes will go to the local Friendship Shelter, which helps those down on their luck back to self-sufficiency. It’s one way, says Ixiz spokeswoman Alison French, “to promote goodwill and give back to the community.” What a golden idea.

Opus 4 Gourmand

Give two gifts for the price of one this holiday season. Opera Pacific is selling bomber jackets, pullovers and baby bibs with its logo from $6 to $62 from its volunteer-run store. All proceeds go to strengthening programs at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, says spokeswoman Barbara McMurray. “It helps us to continue bringing grand opera to Orange County.” The biggest hit: OP aprons ($15), revealing that opera aficionados also love to cook.

Give Me a T

What does the cult following of a TV series that spoofs old bad movies wear? What else but the quintessential pop culture uniform: a logo bearing Tee. Thousands of fans of Comedy Central’s Mystery Science Theater 3000 are snapping up the “Power T-shirt.” The black cotton shirt ($13) comes emblazoned with “MST 3K” in white lettering. It’s more in demand among the 20,000 adult and kid members in the official fan club than are caps, mugs and lunch boxes, says a spokeswoman.