We have all seen them. Lap dogs — and occasionally cats — draped in designer labels and nestled in cashmere blankets. Although they might not be taking to the runway any time soon, there's no denying some pets have more designer brands in their wardrobes than most humans.
The truth is that many people simply love to spend as much money on their pets as they do on their children, and if that means dressing Fido in Fendi, that's their choice to make.
When it comes to clothes, pups are spoilt for choice, with high-end names from Gucci to Versace offering up snug body warmers to suit all manner of furry friends.
Prada has extended its recycled Re-Nylon collection to dogs, with a suitably chic jacket, in a dashing Prada triangle pattern. Quilted for extra warmth, it also comes with a hood to help ward off inclement weather — after all, everyone knows how precious some pups can be about the elements. Versace's Barocco dog vest, in swirling gold on black, is a true Italian fashion drama, and even has the famous Medusa head for all to see.
Of course, every good dog needs a good lead, and Miu Miu offers one in pink, complete with a quilted bag holder. Hugo Boss, meanwhile, has a version made of recycled leather, which comes with a matching harness for extra safety. Givenchy offers a black-and-white version.
For dog collars, that staple of dog apparel, Valentino has a Rockstud version — in red, naturally — to match their human shoes. Fendi, on the other hand, has created a white fabric option and Loro Piana's version, for cats, is made from lambskin and cashmere.
Of course, every pet needs plenty of exercise and play to remain healthy, so how about a squeaky toy bone by Supreme, or a tennis ball and carrying pouch by Anya Hindmarch to ensure a good workout?
Even meal times receive an ultra-chic upgrade, courtesy of a Barbour water bowl and a food dish by Moschino Couture. At the end of a long day chasing designer tennis balls, Fido can then curl up for a pampered night's sleep on a leopard print bed by Dolce & Gabbana, designed as a miniature of the human version.
So, next time you see a pug in Prada or a dachshund in Dolce, don't judge. Instead, celebrate that one lucky pup is living the dream, and perhaps offer your services as a dog walker, as it just might come with a Gucci uniform.
Scroll through images of the 'world's richest pets' below
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German Shepherd Gunther VI chases a tennis ball thrown by handler Stacey Marino outside a house owned by pop star Madonna on November 15, 2021, in Miami. Gunther VI is estimated to have a net worth of about $500 million, thanks to inheritance as well as investments. AP Photo -
Nala the Cat, a Siamese-tabby mix, has a reported wealth of $100m and 4.3 million Instagram followers. Getty Images via AFP -
Singer Taylor Swift with her cat Scottish fold Olivia Benson, which has an estimated net worth of $97m. Raymond Hall / GC Images -
Oprah Winfrey walking her dogs. Each has its own trust fund and as a collective are set to inherit $30m when Oprah dies. Photo: Instagram / @oprah -
Jiffpom has 9.8 million followers on Instagram. The tiny Pomeranian is worth $25m and rakes in $32,906 per Instagram post. Getty Images via AFP -
Choupette Lagerfeld has 233,000 Instagram followers and a $13m fortune. Photo: Instagram / @choupetteofficiel -
The late actress and comedienne Betty White's golden retriever Pontiac has a $5m fortune. Photo: Instagram / @bettymwhite -
Social media influencer Doug the Pug has an estimated net worth of $1.5m. Getty Images via AFP -
YouTube star Tucker Budzyn, a golden retriever, has a net worth of $1.5m. Photo: Instagram / @tuckerbudzyn -
Marutaro, the shiba inu from Japan with 2.2 million Instagram followers, has a fortune of $1.5m. AP Photo
