Leave the “cat ladies” to the politicians; fashion has gone to the dogs. Designers’ pooches have inspired pouches (Dior’s Bobby bag, Thom Browne’s Hector top-handle tote, CH Carolina Herrera’s Gaspar), as well as diffusion lines (Valentino’s Oliver). While a number of designer dogs have become public figures with their own Instagram accounts and followings, far more are home companions. “I only feel comfortable at home with my dog, my pencils, and my paper,” the reclusive Yves Saint Laurent once told Dutch. Extrovert designers like Roberto Cavalli and Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada can be found backstage or taking bows with their pets. No Asfour show, for example, was complete without the appearance of Powder. Critics’ words might bite, but a designer’s dog can always be counted on for a tail-wagging positive review. Below, a pack of designers and their delightful canines.
Azzedine Alaïa, Patapouf and Wabo
Avoir du chien: the designer and his Yorkshire terriers with Frederique van der Wal—in Alaïa, of course
Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, February 1986
Moschino’s Adrian Appiolaza and Nena
It’s good to be two: The creative director and Nena, his French bulldog, make their debut at Moschino.
Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com
Bill Blass, Kate and Brutus
Country living: Bill Blass with Kate and Brutus, golden retrievers, in New Preston, Connecticut, 1981
Photo: WWD / Getty Images
Nicholas Ghesquière and Léon and Achile
Quick Dip: Nicholas Ghesquière at his home outside of Paris with his black Labradors Léon and Achile.
Photographed by Justine Triet, Vogue, September 2024.
Thom Browne and Hector
Strike a pose: Hector Browne, a wire-haired dachshund with his own Instagram account, at Thom Browne’s fall 2017 show
Photo: Clint Spaulding / Penske Media / Getty Images
Roberto Cavalli and Lupo
Backstage pass: Roberto Cavalli and Lupo, a German shepherd, behind the scenes at the designer’s spring 2014 show
Photo: Filippo Monteforte / Getty Images
Coco Chanel and Gigot
Standing tall: Coco Chanel at her Riviera retreat, La Pausa, with her Great Dane Gigot and Lady Dunn (later Lady Beaverbrook)
Photographed by John McMullin, Vogue, April 15, 1931
Hubert de Givenchy and François
True elegance: Hubert de Givenchy and his Afghan, François, 1955
Photo: Picture Post / Getty Images
Hubert de Givenchy and Bucky
On the run: De Givenchy and his whippet, Bucky, take some air.
Photographed by John Cowan, Vogue, November 15, 1969
Oscar de la Renta, Pauline and Alice
Family portrait: Oscar de la Renta and his cocker spaniels, Pauline and Alice
Photographed by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1982
Christian Dior and Bobby
In the bag: the Christian Dior Bobby bag pays tribute to this four-legged fellow.
Photo: Keystone-France / Getty Images
John Galliano, Coco and Gypsy
How does your garden grow: John Galliano at home with his Brussels griffon terriers, Coco and Gypsy
Photographed by François Halard, Vogue, December 2021
Valentino Garavani
Valentino in Paris with Anatssia Khozissova in a Valentino red dress and two of his beloved pugs
Photo: Pascal Chevalier / Getty Images
Carolina Herrera
Designer Carolina Herrera
Photographed by Deborah Turbeville, Vogue, January 1987
Libertine’s Johnson Hartig and Pocket
Libertine for all: Pocket joined Johnson Hartig and Cindy Greene at the close of the brand’s first show.
Photo: Marcio Madeira
Biba’s Barbara Hulanicki and Othello
London calling: Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki and her Great Dane, Othello
Photo: Mirrorpix / Getty Images
Marc Jacobs and Neville
Walk of fame: Marc Jacobs in 2013 with Neville, his English bull terrier, who has 175K Instagram followers
Photo: Curtis Means / Shutterstock
Asfour’s Kai Kühne and Powder
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.
Photo: Marcio Madeira
Lee Alexander McQueen, Juice and Minter
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
Photo: Condé Nast Archive
Elsa Peretti
Coworkers: the jewelry designer at home with her Pekingese
Photographed by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, May 1976
Paloma Picasso and Martha Phillipson
Spotted: Paloma Picasso and Martha Phillipson, an English bulldog, in Paris, 1985
Photo: Frederic Meylan / Getty Images
Kate and Andy Spade and Henry
Arm candy: Kate and Andy Spade in New York City with their Maltese, Henry
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, August 2004
Simon Spurr and Apollo
Do-si-do: 2009 CFDA/Vogue finalist Simon Spurr and his Rhodesian, Apollo, are joined by pink-suited actor Sebastian Stan.
Photographed by Norman Jean Roy, Vogue, November 2009
Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour and Powwie
Power pooch: the designer at the close of her spring 2024 show in a Powwie-printed top
Photo: Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Power pooch: The blue merle Pomerania had a cameo in Collina Strada’s fall 2022 look book.
Photo: Charlie Engman / Courtesy of Collina Strada
Philip Treacy and Mr. Pig
Top dog: the Irish milliner with his late Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig, in 2017
Photo: John Stillwell, PA Images / Getty Images
Diane Von Furstenberg and Shannon
Creature comforts: Diane Von Furstengerf at home with Shannon, a Jack Russell terrier
Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, July 2006
Yves Saint Laurent and Moujik
Succession: Yves Saint Laurent and furry friends. All of his French bulldogs were named Moujik. One had his portrait painted by Andy Warhol.
John Downing/Getty Images
Vera Wang
Doggie paddle: Vera Wang at home with a fluffy friend
Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, September 2001
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