# Matching Feline Couture The Cat United Bamboo Collection Allows Pets & Owners to Look Alike By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-united-bamboo References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/united-bamboos-feline-couture-offers-matching-outfits-cat-owners.html) & [unitedbamboo](http://www.unitedbamboo.com/store/Catclub/?sort_direction=1) For those dying to have matching outfits with their favorite feline companions, The cat [United Bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) collection will be able to satiate that need. The New York-based clothing company has created a fashionable line of ready-to-wear items that are available in both [human and petite pet sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-collab). The idea to create the matching pint sized line began when co-owner Miho Aoki's had a personal desire to dress up her favorite feline friend in the most divine couture. Today, her vision has com to life in the form of a 33 piece collection. The pieces range from fur lined parkas, a jacket and skirt set and even a sequined cat dress. The saying that your pets usually resemble their owners has never been more accurate then with cat United Bamboo collection of feline-friendly couture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Matching Feline Couture:** The trend of matching outfits for pets and pet owners presents opportunities for fashion designers and retailers to create specialized lines. - **Pet Fashion Industry:** The pet fashion industry can capitalize on the demand for fashionable clothing items for pets by creating innovative and stylish designs. - **Personalized Animal Accessories:** There is a growing trend in the market for personalized animal accessories, allowing pet owners to express their style through their pets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can find disruptive innovation opportunities in creating matching clothing lines for pets and owners. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the pet fashion industry by offering a wide range of fashionable pet clothing and accessories. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces specialized in pet fashion can provide a platform for designers and retailers to showcase their matching pet and owner clothing collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Athletic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-accessories-collection.md) - [Expanded Pet Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-pet-collection.md) - [Pet-Focused Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection.md) - [Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-feast-set-for-delight.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [Sustainable Dog Clothes Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-passion.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md) - [DTC Cat Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-person.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md)