Designer dog boutiques
Several years ago, Hollywood celebrities started the trend. Celebrities had been indulging in stylish wardrobes for themselves for decades. It suddenly became apparent that their pooch’s attire was not in keeping with their own stylish garments. These dogs, scantily clad in only a collar and leash, were not as stylish as they might be. Something had to be done. So, the pet industry responded with enthusiasm for this new hot trend. Thus, the designer dog boutique was born, creating a new niche market. Celebrity watchers soon picked up on the trend and designer dog boutiques sprouted up all over the country. The rest is history.
Today, there is virtually no article of clothing and accessories that remains untapped. Although I haven’t spotted underwear for dogs – yet – anything else you, or your dog might want to wear is available.
The ordinary dog collar and leash are now passe for some dog owners and dog fashion hounds. The most popular are heavy-duty nylon, with woven designs of hearts, bones, gender descriptive designs, plaids, stripes and jewel bedecked numbers. Some collars are lined on the inside with a gel backing, for added comfort. Dog collars, leashes and step-in harnesses are just the beginning of the offerings found in the designer dog boutiques.
The designer dog clothiers are thriving. Just as with human fashions, some of the haute couture designer dog boutiques have seasonal collections, featuring catalogs of this season’s latest dog fashions! You can also find vintage dog clothing and dog sneakers, favored by the hip dog in the know. The designer dog clothing market curries favor with both male and female dogs, with shirts, dresses, cashmere sweaters (think of the dry cleaning bill), tank tops for summer wear and cozy coats for winter. I came across some designer doggie t-shirts, billed as ‘personality Tees’. What will they think of next? The ultimate surprise in the designer dog boutique lines are the dog tuxedos, for an important night on the town.
Other designer dog fashion, sleep and play accessories available at your local designer dog boutique include designer dog beds, dog carriers, furniture, toys, gourmet foods and treats, with equally posh dog bowls and a complete line of jewelry.
The designer dog boutiques leave no stone unturned when seeking new avenues for their clients to pamper their dogs. For example, remember going to the photo studio for a family portrait to send as holiday greetings? Well, now you can have a professional pet photographer do the same for your dog!
Many of the better dog boutiques also offer grooming and boarding services as well. The best of the designer dog boutiques now offer day spas for dogs. These spa menus read much like the one Mom might be reading when she goes for a special pampering once a year at the human day spa. Your pooch can partake of age-defying moisturizing treatments, bubble baths, pedicures (no manicures!) and aromatherapy treatments. Special dog hair cuts, of the latest styles, are also on offer. You can purchase a single treatment, or choose from packages of more pricey luxury spa indulgences.
If you can afford it, the designer dog boutique has everything on a pampered dog’s wish list – and more!
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Very insightful post. I am going to link to it in my new blog.