Fashion mavens do it doggie-style

Has it ever been OK to say that fashion has gone to the dogs? Even if it hasn’t, it is now. Dog enthusiasts everywhere are jumping into the hip and trendy world of puppy fashion. Now your doggie can be more fashion forward than even you, with the wardrobe to prove it. Integrating fashion trends into doggie accessory lines makes sense. After all, it appeals to women and their fashion sense.

Dog ownership has come to mean more than just companionship. According to Forbes, Americans spent $34 billion on their pets last year. These numbers could only unfurl the ever-growing pet clothing industry. The first person to get on the bandwagon of pup couture was Yana Syrkin, owner of Fifi & Romeo boutique in Los Angeles. She has said that “Fifi & Romeo helped raise the bar for the dog apparel business from funny dog clothing to chic and fashionable clothing functional for man and woman's best friend.”

And the good news for guys? Fifi & Romeo isn’t just a girl thing anymore. The company is designing a new line for the flagship Sean John store in New York City opening in the fall. It will feature masculine looks for the upscale stud.

Couture collections of designer wear for the chicest of canines include chic cashmere sweaters, raincoats, and embroidered cotton tees, which are among the most popular. Even funny costumes are must-haves for the most spoiled pooch. Options here are endless, too. Everything from ballerina tutus to team jerseys for sports fans are available. Mock fur coats and motorcycle jackets are also popular. If you dig deep enough, you’ll find outfits to please every kind of owner and pooch alike.

You can also pamper your beloved canine with stylish footwear. Your pooch will be head over paws for shoes like the real star of The Simple Life is a fan of. Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, has made a name for herself. She is a world-famous social dignitary and a hip fashion maven that should be the envy of doggies everywhere.

Glitzy and glamorous accessories can adorn your pup and play up their most precious assets. Swarovski crystal-covered collars and leashes are the perfect indulgence and will make your diva pup the center of the doggie crowd. They even can be personalized with your doggie’s name on it. If you really want to dress your little princess up add a bow or studded crown to complete the look.

Claim to be fashionable? Then why dress your dog in something unflattering or lacking in style? Be the stylist you always wanted to be, and dress your dog up in cute outfits to earn a consistent spot on the best-dressed dog list. You and your pup will make both canine and human heads turn on your daily walk around the streets of Madtown.