# Geisha Dogs Canines Dressed In Traditional Japanese Silk Robes By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silked-up-geisha-dogs-dressed-up-pets References: [gramercypet](http://www.gramercypet.com/DogKimono-JapaneseTraditional.html) This has to be the funniest pet trend ever: Geisha dogs. As cute as these [dog costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dog-face) are, I feel sorry for the little puppies which I am sure won’t quite pull off the ways of a geisha. As far as I am aware, it is a tough profession to be a geisha. You have to be a top trained dancer, singer and entertainer and have the grace and elegance of a queen. But seriously, all that really doesn’t matter when looking at these images found on a wild online [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hume-pod) chase, as these dogs clearly have X-factor. And some rather eccentric owners no doubt. I do wonder if the dogs are also taught to sing and dance, besides being dressed in these lovely, [satin kimono costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-pet)... Sources: [dognamiteboutique](http://www.dognamiteboutique.com/Photo-Gallery.php) | [sadhamstar](http://sadhamster.journals.ie/) | [flicker](http://flickr.com/photos/sarahkim/284387228/) | [dogdressstore](http://www.dogdressstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=235&zenid=937160d9f6fe57344212f25ba9062ae5) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet Costumes:** The trend of dressing up pets in costumes has disrupted the pet industry by creating a new market for specialized costumes and accessories. - **Animal Fashion:** The trend of using animals as a canvas for fashion has disrupted the fashion industry by creating unique opportunities for designers and creative marketers. - **Cultural Appropriation:** The trend of appropriating cultural dress styles for animals has disrupted the concept of cultural sensitivity, opening up discussion around cultural representation and respect. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry has been disrupted by the trend of dressing up pets in costumes and specialized clothing, leading to a new market for creative and unique designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has been disrupted by the trend of using animals as a canvas for fashion, leading to new opportunities for designers and creative marketers to create unique and innovative designs. - **Cultural Awareness:** The cultural awareness industry has been disrupted by the trend of appropriating cultural dress styles for animals, prompting discussions around cultural representation and respect. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppy-ehomaki-sets.md) - [Pet Lunar Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinesestyle-pet-jackets.md) - [New Year's Dog Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushisuke.md) - [Digital Pet Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepa-paris.md) - [Canine-Inspired Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-shiba-inu.md) - [Recipe-Inspired Dog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-mummy-dog-costume.md) - [Pet-Focused Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Wine-Themed Pet Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franzia-wines-x-bark.md)