# Dog-Themed Designer Accessories Gucci Celebrates the Chinese New Year with a New Dog-Themed Line By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-01-23 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-themed-line References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/1/gucci-chinese-new-year-of-the-dog-capsule) & [gucci](https://www.gucci.com/us/en/ca/gifts/chinese-new-year-c-gifts-chinese-new-year) Luxury fashion house [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection) is ringing in the Chinese New Year with a new [dog-themed line of accessories and clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection). The Year of the Dog will start on February 16 and the brand is celebrating by creating an entire new line themed after it's creative director Alessandro Michele's two [Boston Terriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-beast-and-nba): Orso and Bosco. The collection will feature the two dogs' faces pasted all over a backpack, large purse, clutch, bracelet, necklace, t-shirt, sweater and multiple keychains. The line includes a few kid-friendly options as well, from backpacks to kid-sized jewelry options. Each piece was created using traditional Gucci colors: bright pink, gold and beige. Gucci's new dog-themed line is available now, just in time for the start of the Year of the Dog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Dog-themed Accessories:** Opportunity for luxury brands to tap into the pet market by creating high-end accessories and clothing inspired by animals. - **Chinese New Year Themed Fashion:** Brands can capitalize on cultural celebrations by designing special collections that align with the Chinese zodiac and attract a global audience. - **Personalized Animal Merchandise:** Growing demand for personalized merchandise featuring pet owners' beloved animals, opening opportunities for customization and unique branding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate animal themes into their collections, appealing to consumers who seek unique and eye-catching designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands have the opportunity to create exclusive, high-end animal-inspired accessories and capitalize on the increasing demand for luxury pet products. - **Gifts and Accessories:** Retailers can leverage the popularity of personalized animal merchandise by offering customization services and unique gift options for pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Focused Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [New Year Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-chinesestyle-track-jacket.md) - [Festive Pet Apparel Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-pet.md) - [Luxury Lunar Year Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-lunar-year.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-2024-collection.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-accessories.md) - [Couture Canine Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection.md)