Vogue's 'The Influence of Fashion Pets' acknowledges a growing obsession with designer-owned animals. Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette is now a four-legged style icon, followed by Net-a-Porter and photographed for V Magazine. Virgina Bates' turtle Daniel has been the subject of recent interviews. The industry gurus have proven that fascination abounds their possessions, especially when it comes to live creatures.
Writer Aimee Farrel discusses the relationship between pets and seasonal collections with Henry Holland, Katie Hillier, Anna Laub and Geoffrey Linch. The dialogue suggests that there is a direct correlation, although fans of the labels would hardly guess as much. David Yeo captured the four subjects next to their beloved birds, rabbits and dogs, putting furry faces to their sources of inspiration.
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Trend Themes
1. Designer-owned Animals - The trend of celebrities and fashion designers owning and showcasing their designer pets provides opportunities for collaborations between high-end fashion labels and luxury pet brands.
2. Fashion Pet Photography - The trend of capturing and featuring designer-owned animals in high-profile fashion editorials creates opportunities for professional pet photographers to specialize in this niche market.
3. Pet-inspired Fashion Collections - The trend of fashion designers finding inspiration in their beloved pets suggests potential for creating pet-themed fashion collections that cater to pet owners' desire to express their love for their animals through clothing.
Industry Implications
1. High-end Fashion - The high-end fashion industry can explore partnerships with luxury pet brands to create designer collars, garments, and accessories, tapping into the growing demand for fashionable products for pets.
2. Pet Photography - Professional pet photographers can specialize in capturing stylish and artistic portraits of designer-owned animals, catering to the increasing demand for pet photography in the fashion world.
3. Pet Fashion - The pet fashion industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create pet-themed collections that mirror their human fashion counterparts, providing stylish options for pet owners who want to match their outfits with their beloved animals.