The past few months have seen new spring and summer collections unveiled at couture pet shows in cities around the world. What got things going at the top end of the market was the famous Harrods department store in London, which held its fifth annual Pet-à-Porter dog fashion show in November. The theme of the show was ‘Diamond Dogs’ and one of the highlights was a spectacular Stephen Webster diamond and precious jewelery dog ​​collar valued at over half a million pounds. Other designs incorporated pearls, sapphires, and rubies. Hundreds turned out to sip champagne and nibble on canapés at Harrods as they watched the well-behaved canine models (and their human companions) strut the runway in outfits by top designers, including Ben de Lisi and Vivienne Westwood. After two hours of dazzling doggy fashion, guests left with an exclusive doggy bag filled with treats for those furry friends who couldn’t make it to the show.

Tokyo is another emerging hub of dog fashion where dog couture is particularly popular. Walking through city parks, you will rarely see a dog that is not dressed to the nines and perfectly accessorized, and some Tokyo owners have been known to have several dozen different outfits for their dogs. Tokyo also hosted Japan’s first New Year’s dog party in January. The event featured activities such as dog yoga, photo shoots, gourmet dog food bars and fashion shows with human and canine models strutting down the runway in matching outfits from top international designers. Highlights of the show included a $20,000 diamond-encrusted leather dog jacket modeled after a dachshund and a $5,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted gold and silver jacket. Other canine supermodels included shih-tzus in biker jackets, poodles in polka dot dresses, bulldogs in sailor suits, a poodle dressed as Audrey Hepburn, greyhounds in rasta hats, a Maltese in a jean suit and yellow boots, and even a dog in a neon green wig. The two-day event drew crowds of up to 20,000 who had almost as much fun as all the dogs who welcomed the chance to socialize, indulge in aromatherapy spas, sniff, do a little yoga, maybe compete in a dog contest. fast food and of course, showing off your latest outfit.

New York is naturally at the forefront of dog fashion and is the site of New York Pet Fashion Week, an annual event since 2006. In addition to runway shows, this event features a lifestyle trade show, a black tie fundraiser for charity and award ceremonies. The show takes place in August and last summer some of the most outrageous fashions were provided by Isle of Dogs, whose canine and human models ranged from metallic silver and purple post-apocalyptic robot visions to a pink chiffon Mary Poppins accompanied by a teacup poodle with pink highlights and a sparkling princess crown. Other designers showcased leopard print and denim combos, ruffled dresses, and even a Yorkie in a white angel outfit with feathers and wings.

So what fashion trends emerged from these shows? Well, here’s a roundup of what’s hot for pets this spring.

Pink is as hot as ever this spring season, but with a new twist of pretty florals, ruffles, lace and appliqué details, polka dots, metallic fabrics and accessories. For a fresh spring look and feel, soft sheer fabrics paired with cotton and linen will be featured, and yellow will be popular alongside contrasting black and white, colors that suit dogs of all shapes and sizes. Shades of green will also be popular, as more environmentally friendly hemp will make an impact with more environmentally conscious homeowners in the coming months.

White will also be a prominent feature this spring/summer season for both male and female dogs, with ruching details and puff sleeves making an appearance as well. Soft and cozy pajamas return this season, and they’re not just for casual wear around the home: pet parents wearing matching pajamas are predicted to be a new streetwear trend that combines style with comfort. For cooler days, cotton hoodies, soft knit jumpers and ponchos in pastel shades of pink and green will provide stylish warmth.

Slogan dog shirts are always popular. This spring, leopard-embellished tees are predicted to be a big hit along with chiffon-embellished tees for girls and skulls and hearts designs for boys. And finally, large dog owners will find it easier to dress their dogs in the latest funky trends this year as more and more pet fashion designers include large dog sizes in their lines.