Pet Fashion - An Evolutionary Cycle
There used to be a line separating humans from their pets, however, now the line is getting thinner and more indiscernible than ever. Over millions of years, wild animals domesticated and tamed by humans have gone through changes in every generation; the "norm" has been more human-like than what anyone could have imagined. Today, pet animals are enjoying luxurious and deftly designed pet fashion apparel. One can imagine a dog ancestor exclaiming "Well in my day" once it sees what pet pooches are sporting these days.Pet fashion is influenced by a number of things. In truth, some pet apparel serves an important purpose such as protecting your pets from extreme heat or harmful ultra-violet rays. Dressing pets up in coats, sweaters and PJs has been a practice to keep pets warm during freezing or windy months. Proving that fashion and function can work together. However, sporting UV protected sunglasses to prevent dry eyes and poor eyesight, is more geared towards style then actual safety. After all, no dog ever asked their owner for a pair of shades because the sun was to bright.
The Internet is laden with pet fashion stores and if you visit many of these excellent websites, you can view a catalogue of the newest and most sought after pet accessories that are taking the pet fashion world by storm. This year's pet Fashion show in New York has already reportedly doubled the participants for their pooch fashion week. Many of these participants are well known fashion designers looking to get their hands on the cash that this million-dollar industry will provide.
Whether or not there is a need for the pet fashion industry to grow has brought on a feverish debate. Some argue that dogs and cats are just animals and need to be treated as such, but others argue that their pet is like a child and needs more warmth and attention then some mangy mutt. Regardless of who wins this debate, one thing is certain, more and more celebrities are purchasing designer clothing, carriers and jewelry for their pets. And with the paparazzi photos of these stars being pasted over countless magazine covers, there is no doubt that the general public will follow suit.
Just like human fashion, pet fashion has its trends and styles. Browsing through the net, most pet fashion sites have pegged visors, doggie caps and sunglasses as summer accessories that can liven up your pets pet apparel. They have coats, jackets and hats for the winter months as well. The prices for these outlandish gifts range from a few dollars to more than a few hundred dollars. As with most industries, manufacturers and rich pet owners set the trend for these latest fashion must haves.
Pet owners believe in pet fashion at different levels. Some spend enough dollars on pet fashion to make Hollywood celebrities blush. Then there are discerning pet owners who have tend to go through pet fashion phases, choosing pieces that can be mixed and matched or classic styles that recur and never go out of date. Pet fashion can be likened to the phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" the need and the procurement for pet fashion being a case-to-case basis.
No matter which category you fall into, you can be assured that this industry will be here for years to come. Pet fashion is an evolutionary cycle and we are just taking our first major step into the spotlight. Dont be surprised to see dogs and cats dressed to the nines in the years to come. Dapper pet fashion will soon become a common site, especially in big cities and affluent areas. So grab your dog some hip clothing and hang on for the ride.
April Martin writes articles for Pet Super Store, a site carrying a vast array of pet supplies, including dog beds and GPS tracking collars as well as other pet accessories. Back to pet articles
