Leave the cat ladies to the politicians; fashion has gone to the dogs.
No Asfour show, for example, was complete without the appearance of Powder.
Critics words might bite, but a designers dog can always be counted on for a tail-wagging positive review.
Azzedine Alaïa and his dog.
Below, a pack of designers and their delightful canines.
Here she closes the fall 2004 show.
Philip Treacy and Mr.
Avoir du chien: the designer and his Yorkshire terriers with Frederique van der Wal—in Alaïa, of course
Pig
Top dog: the Irish milliner with his late Jack Russell terrier, Mr. All of his French bulldogs were named Moujik.
One had his portrait painted by Andy Warhol.
Vera Wang
Doggie paddle: Vera Wang at home with a fluffy friend
It’s good to be two: The creative director and Nena, his French bulldog, make their debut at Moschino.
Country living: Bill Blass with Kate and Brutus, golden retrievers, in New Preston, Connecticut, 1981
Quick Dip: Nicholas Ghesquière at his home outside of Paris with his black Labradors Léon and Achile.
Strike a pose: Hector Browne, a wire-haired dachshund with his ownInstagram account, at Thom Browne’s fall 2017 show
Backstage pass: Roberto Cavalli and Lupo, a German shepherd, behind the scenes at the designer’s spring 2014 show
Standing tall: Coco Chanel at her Riviera retreat, La Pausa, with her Great Dane Gigot and Lady Dunn (later Lady Beaverbrook)
True elegance: Hubert de Givenchy and his Afghan, François, 1955
On the run: De Givenchy and his whippet, Bucky, take some air.
Family portrait: Oscar de la Renta and his cocker spaniels, Pauline and Alice
In the bag: the Christian Dior Bobby bag pays tribute to this four-legged fellow.
How does your garden grow: John Galliano at home with his Brussels griffon terriers, Coco and Gypsy
Valentino in Paris with Anatssia Khozissova in a Valentino red dress and two of his beloved pugs
Designer Carolina Herrera
Libertine for all: Pocket joined Johnson Hartig and Cindy Greene at the close of the brand’s first show.
London calling: Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki and her Great Dane, Othello
Walk of fame: Marc Jacobs in 2013 with Neville, his English bull terrier, who has 175KInstagramfollowers
High five: With the addition of Kühne’s white pit bull, Powder, Asfour became a quintet of sorts. Here she closes the fall 2004 show.
Victory lap: the designer with with Juice, an English bull terrier, and Minter, a mongrel, at the close of his triumphant No. 13 collection for spring 1999
Coworkers: the jewelry designer at home with her Pekingese
Spotted: Paloma Picasso and Martha Phillipson, an English bulldog, in Paris, 1985
Arm candy: Kate and Andy Spade in New York City with their Maltese, Henry
Do-si-do: 2009 CFDA/Vogue finalist Simon Spurr and his Rhodesian, Apollo, are joined by pink-suited actor Sebastian Stan.
Power pooch: the designer at the close of her spring 2024 show in a Powwie-printed top
Power pooch: The blue merle Pomerania had a cameo in Collina Strada’s fall 2022 look book.
Top dog: the Irish milliner with his late Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig, in 2017
Creature comforts: Diane Von Furstenberg at home with Shannon, a Jack Russell terrier
Succession: Yves Saint Laurent and furry friends. All of his French bulldogs were named Moujik. One had his portrait painted by Andy Warhol.
Doggie paddle: Vera Wang at home with a fluffy friend
