Posh Dogs Rule the Catwalk at Pet Fashion Week
Lap dogs of luxury unleashed their inner peacock at Pet Fashion Week.
As if to reinvent the phrase, "fashion faux paus," more than one thousand high-end players in the booming pet lifestyle industry converged on New York City this weekend to participate in Pet Fashion Week, an international event catering to the sophisticated pet professional. Now in its second year, the furry extravaganza presented by The Pet Elite magazine brought two days of tradeshows, industry symposia, animal runway antics, a creative styling showcase and a live art exhbition to the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea.
Some 100 exhibitors showcased cutting-edge items and luxurious versions of pet staples, such as bedding, bowls, treats, collars, harnesses, and beauty products, as well as full-fledged, four-legged ensembles. Although one cat was spotted, it appeared to be serving as a woman's scarf in this overwhelmingly canine-focused affair. Products abounded for smaller dogs, whose size advantages for modeling were on full display during Sunday's live art exhibition sponsored by the Isle of Dogs line of grooming materials.
Of course, dogs of all sizes help to generate big business as a major part of the growing $41 billion pet economy. What's more, the savvy exhibitors at Pet Fashion Week seemed to possess a deep and ecstatic appreciation for the substantial bite the pet-loving LGBT community makes in this market.
Put your paws on more pics from Pet Fashion Week after the jump!
General, a four-year-old Shi Tzu, sports “country-club inspired" overalls and sweater designed by his guardian, creator of the Hedy Manon luxury pet brand.
"Aarf!" Because there are no words to describe this vision.
Other pooches kept their style bright and their disposition sunny.
Chai, a two-year-old American Bulldog, puts the face on the Pretentious Pooch
botique in Baltimore. Her daddies gushed about how much they love Logo!
T-shirts by Ruff Ruff and Meow brought an edgy vibe to a largely elegant afternoon.
Industrial, or organic? These modern bowls by Gino the Dog, a new line from Turkish designers, Gaia and Gino, show their teeth.
Candid canine camera: Punk'd in the Garden of Eden.
Hot in the City! These dogs dress better than I do.
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