# Clothes Made From Your Pet's Fur Canine Couture By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-couture-clothing-made-from-pet-fur References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2008/10/wearing-hair-of-dog-portraits-of-people.html) These are not just ordinary portraits of people posing with their pets. Look a little closer and you will see that the owners are wearing clothing that resembles the fur of their dogs. They're not just trying to dress like their dogs -- they are literally wearing the same thing as them. These owners have their clothes custom made out of the fur from their pets' bodies. This is a series of photographs (part of an ongoing project) by photographer Erwan Fichou, of people [posing with their dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection), wearing [clothing made from the fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-pet-collection) of their own pet dog/s. The hair, once recovered after brushing, is carefully preserved until the necessary amount for knitting is collected. The hair is spun into balls of 50 grams by a specialist, before returning the fabric via mail to the owner. The hair is then used to construct the garment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Pet Fur Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for creating custom clothing made from the fur of pets, allowing owners to have a unique and sentimental fashion item. - **Sustainable Fur Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative materials that mimic the texture and appearance of fur, providing a cruelty-free and sustainable option for fashion-conscious consumers. - **Personalized Pet Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or service that offers personalized pet-themed clothing, allowing pet owners to express their love for their pets in a fashionable way. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands and designers to incorporate pet fur or sustainable fur alternatives into their collections, appealing to pet-loving consumers. - **Textile and Material Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create innovative and sustainable materials that can be used as fur alternatives in various industries, including fashion and home decor. - **Pet Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with pet grooming salons or create a dedicated service that collects and processes pet fur to be transformed into unique products, such as clothing or accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Pet Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepa-paris.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Premium Canine Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dog-face.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Pet-Focused Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection.md) - [Personalized Pet Photo Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-pet-photo.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Modern Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-pet-collection.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md)