Fashion Dogs


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Fashion Dogs is a fun, vibrant celebration of the animal we hold closest to our hearts. A dog craze has taken hold of America - spas, day camps, ranches, and retreats are popping up from New York to California. The image of man's best friend dutifully carrying slippers to his owner has been replaced by the pampered pooch, a well-groomed, superby dressed pet. Tapping into this growing market, top designers are creating new clothing and accessory lines just for dogs. This book captures the growing doggy obsession in a unique combination of archive pictures and contemporary photographs: find out what kind of dog Winston Churchill loved; see the priceless portrait of Yves Saint Laurent's canine painted by Andy Warhol; see how Gwyneth Paltrow and her dog radiate elegance; discover which dog Chanel has chosen to showcase their watch; along with many more images. Fashion Dogs is the perfect gift for dog-loving fashionistas everywhere.




Menswear Dog Presents the New Classics


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Bodhi, the Shiba Inu behind the beloved blog Menswear Dog, is here to show you how to dress like a man. Organized seasonally, The New Classics highlights the timeless, can’t-go-wrong items every man needs in his wardrobe—from a chambray shirt to a perfectly fitted peacoat (all modeled by Bodhi, of course)—and shows how to mix and match them all year long. Whatever your style dilemma, dog’s got your back! Readers will learn what to wear to a summer wedding, when to splurge (on the perfect white dress shirt) and when to save (snag your military field jacket at a thrift store), the secrets to getting the right fit, the brands that stand the test of time, the basics of clothing care, and more.




Fashion-Wise


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This volume was first published by Inter-Disciplinary Press in 2013. Fashion-Wise offers an interdisciplinary and transcultural approach to the phenomenon of fashion, investigating its historical, socio-political and artistic aspects. The chapters collected in the volume discuss fashion in the contexts of personal and national identity, gender politics, phenomenology, psychoanalysis, history, consumer culture, ethics, education, performance studies, authenticity, disability studies, sport and celebrity culture. The authors included in this seven-part volume not only comment on the ways in which we have been ‘consuming’ fashion across centuries and cultures but also explore its relevance as a critical subject in cultural studies.




Canine Couture


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An entertaining collection of twenty-five projects using a range of sewing and decorative techniques explains how to transform one's dog into the most fashionable canine on the block with stylish fashions organized into such sections as Everyday Essentials, Whatever the Weather, High Days and Holidays, Jet-Setting Kit, and Bed and Bath.




Dog Fashion


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Nowadays our canine companions expect to be dressed in contemporary designs in the same way as their owners do. From practical garments for protection against the elements to tuxedos for special occasions, dogs of all shapes and sizes can keep up to date using this indispensable guide to hound haute couture. "Dog Fashion" by Susie Green is perfect for furry fashionistas, pampered pooches, and dogs looking for a total makeover. With chapters covering beachwear, street fashion, fancy dress, and more, you will find stylish ideas for every season, helping your canine companion achieve the perfect look. This fun fashion tour-de-force for today's pooch makes the perfect fit for any dog-owner and tops into the current trend for dog accessories.




Fashion Dogs


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Dogs and Their People


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*New York Times bestseller* From the humans that brought you BarkBox (and BarkPost and BarkShop) finally comes Dogs and Their People. Finally, Bark & Co. has tapped the humans at BarkPost, the company’s publishing arm, to put into words and photographs the first official BarkBook, capturing the depth, spirit, and power of the extraordinary bond between humans and their pups. Mostly community-sourced and filled with never-before-told anecdotes, stories, photos, and intimate insights, Dogs and Their People spotlights over 200 unique and remarkable dogs. Some are celebri-dogs while others are just making their debut; some will make your heart ache, while others will make it soar; and others simply look really dapper in color. All bring to life and celebrate the crazy, consuming, insatiable love we feel for the World’s Ultimate Best Friend in a book that is the perfect gift for Dog Lovers everywhere..




Making Clothes for Your Dog


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Make your dog the most stylish pooch on the block, with this inspiring collection of cute clothes to sew and knit for your favorite pet!




How to Become a Top Dog Model


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How to Become a Top Dog Model is the answer to every aspiring canine model's dream. Thanks to author, fashion designer and former model Jo Jo Harder, today's stylish pooches can learn all there is to know about launching a modeling career or at least look like a "top dog model." This "first" complete guide to canine modeling is packed with information on modeling, agencies, training, grooming, and a peek into the lifestyles of America's Top Dog Models®




Doggy Fashion


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This whimsical volume is for those caninesï¿1/2and their ownersï¿1/2who enjoy fancy dressing and a touch of drama in their lives. It gives directions for making 12 amusing doggy costumes. Each outfit has been carefully and precisely designed to fit comfortably around canine anatomy and all are easy for the pet pooch to get in and out of. The author emphasizes that the dogs who modeled for this bookï¿1/2s amusing color photos are not trained stunt dogs, but ordinary pets. She advises her readers to make sure that no dog is coerced into wearing costumes it doesnï¿1/2t want to wear, then adds that most family pets will enjoy the costume fest every bit as much as their owners. She provides patterns for all costumes, along with plenty of information on materials and cutting and fitting techniques. Her costumes are based on themes that include a Wild West Sheriffï¿1/2s outfit, an Elvis the King costume, a Coco the Clown costume, an Astronaut Space Dog uniform, and eight more that are just as imaginative. Detailed instruction is augmented with 250 photos and illustrations.