<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topshop-unique-aw11 -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Spotted Canine Couture
The TopShop Unique AW11 Line is Dalmatian Divine

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topshop-unique-aw11
References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Cruella-De-Vil-a-Unique-inspiration-6091.html) & [topshop](http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208522&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20)

There's no denying that the [canine theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dog-face) runs rampant throughout the TopShop Unique AW11 collection. From black and white spotty furs and dog print patterns, to painted puppy noses and pert ear pigtail hairstyles, this pooch perfect fashion line boasts the sumptuousness of a thick-speckled coat.

The TopShop Unique AW11 catwalk saw [soft fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection) and [animal print motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection) as if inspired by Cruella de Vil. Primped like pretty poodles, the runway models make doggy fashion fabulous.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Canine-inspired Fashion:** There is a trend towards using dog breeds and features in fashion designs as seen in the TopShop Unique AW11 collection.
- **Animal Print Motifs:** There is a trend towards incorporating animal prints and motifs into fashion designs as exemplified in the TopShop Unique AW11 collection.
- **Pet-inspired Hairstyles:** There is a trend towards using pet features like ears and noses to inspire hairstyles for fashion models, exemplified in the TopShop Unique AW11 collection.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovate by incorporating more animal prints and pet-inspiration into designs.
- **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can innovate by creating makeup looks inspired by pet features like puppy noses or cat eyes.
- **Advertising:** The advertising industry can innovate by using animal print or pet-inspired designs to market fashion or beauty products.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Modern Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-pet-collection.md)
- [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md)
- [Charm-Adorned Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmadorned-dog-collar.md)
- [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)
- [British Lifestyle Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-ashley-x-the-adorable-pooch-company.md)
- [Couture Canine Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection.md)
- [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md)
- [Expanded Pet Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-pet-collection.md)
- [Retro Athletic Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-accessories-collection.md)
