We, also, feature our very special Signature Dog Couture Collections of "Couture Dog Coature and Accessories from Chien Coature," as well as, "Signature Couture Dog Clothing," and our latest addition to our Signature Dog Couture Collections - From Australia, "Bellatutu Dog Couture Collection by Downtown Doggy," From New York, "Deni Alexander Canine Couture Designs," From Rhode Island, Internationally recognized, "Emma Rose Designs," From Dallas, "Hedy Manon," From Los Angeles, "Hip Doggie," "Monkey Daze," From Australia, "Jelly Bean Dog Couture by Downtown Doggy", and From Beverly Hills, "Ruff Ruff Couture of Beverly Hills" for the most pampered dog, that demands nothing but the very best for their Designer and Couture Dog Clothing wardrobe!

In addition to the above, we also carry a vast selection of Designer Couture Dog Carriers that your doggie will just love to get carried away in, Designer Dog Leashes that add a wonderul addition to a fancy Designer Couture Dog Collar, Designer Couture Dog Sweaters keeping the pet fashion world warm and toasty, Designer Couture Dog Raincoats protecting from those sprinkles but yet adding glamour, Designer Couture Dog Coats in all styles and fabrics, Swarovski Dog Couture Jewelry adding the sparkle to complete the look, Designer Couture Jeweled Dog Harnesses providing security along with luxury, Fabulous Designer Dog Beds providing the luxury and comfort, Kitty Korner for those cats on the run, Fancy Couture Dog Collars adding glamour and elegance, Designer Pet Couture Fashions for dog couture wardrobes, Barron's Couture Dog Fashion News keeping the pet world up to date on the news, and Exceptional Designer Pet Furniture adding that finishing touch to the pampered pooch's bedroom suite!

***Prior to ordering any of our fine merchandise, please familarize yourself with our "POLICIES TAB" and the "DOG SIZING CHART" to access an important wealth of information to enhance your shopping experience with us!

Featured below on our YouTube Video Player are a selection of 8 video clips from the 2007 Pet Fashion Week, which was venued in NYC, featuring an array of Designer - Couture Dog Clothing modeled on the runway. But the models strutting down the runway were of the four-legged variety. The glamorous pooches were accompanied by human models -- but the furry ones were getting all the attention. They wore feathers. They wore fancy hats. And of course, they wore fur. Enjoy!

Pet fashion all the rage as owners bark, What recession?

NEW YORK (AFP) -It's a dog's life during hard economic times. But Chihuahuas in a tutu? Pugs in designer tank-tops? Dachshunds draped in Swarovski bling?

That was the scene at the third annual Pet Fashion Week in Manhattan this past weekend, where despite a looming US recession, the world's dog-loving fashionistas gathered to share ideas, market their products, strut a canine catwalk and raise money for charity.

At a time when department stores are suffering from shrinking sales of clothing, shoes and accessories such as handbags, those in the pet fashion industry are thriving, thanks to dog-loving elites and the buying impulses of millions of other pet owners.

"I've always loved dressing up dolls and Barbies, and I wanted to take it into something else that I loved, and I love pets," pet-fashion designer Kameron Westcott from Dallas, Texas told AFP as her five-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Louis, peeked out of a canine carry bag designed by luxury fashion giant Louis Vuitton.

"Dogs need to be cute when they go to parties as well," quipped Westcott, who runs an Internet web site hawking a range of Brazilian-made clothes and accessories for dogs.

"They want to feel elite and posh, just like we are."

These dogs are having their day. All five floors of an exhibition center in southern Manhattan were crammed with dozens of stands marketing a range of pet beauty products and clothes.

Palacial doghouses on offer stood covered in lush drapes and filled with cushions bearing Swarovski jewels (price: 9,000 to 15,000 dollars) and other jewelry, while other vendors were peddling the "must-haves" of the moment: all things environmentally friendly and recyclable.

Such green items ranged from cardigans knitted out of Andean alpaca wool to a line of bamboo-only products by "Pet Duti," a brand which offers items aimed at easing the unfashionable modern-day necessity of cleaning up after one's dog outside.

Pet Fashion Week proved to be a runaway success, although one woman was disappointed. "You can't stop me, I want my money back," shrieked a lady on the verge of a meltdown after having been barred from one of the events Saturday morning for having the wrong ticket.

"No, you paid for the evening charity show. This one is for buyers, designers and the media," a hostess responded, unruffled.

The show's stars came out amid an elaborate and ominous backdrop of oil drums and abandoned jerricans meant to evoke the "scary situation" reflected by today's energy crisis, according to organizers.

Bulldogs paraded out wearing tight wool knits, and elegant Afghans sauntered by clad in "Hermes", all led by human fashion models as sumptuously outfitted as their four-legged friends.

Chihuahuas skittered about in tutus, and a trio of tank-top-wearing pugs were pushed down the makeshift catwalk in a shopping cart.

Swedish designer Tania Fylking, seeking a new outlet for her flair for fashion, made the trip to New York at the suggestion of a friend.

"I flew from Stockholm and I do not regret, I hope to find an agent for my brand," said Fylking, who specializes in producing exotic leather goods favored by several Hollywood celebrities for their pets.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), 63 percent of American homes -- some 71 million households -- have pets. They include 88 million cats, 75 million dogs, 142 million goldfish and 13 million reptiles.

Spending on pets rose in 2007 to 40 billion dollars, compared with 28.5 billion in 2001, including 17 billion spent on food, 11 billion on veterinary care, 10 billion dollars on medicines and 3.9 billion on pet toys, clothing and "dog-sitters."

On its website, the association says doctors claim that "pets help to lower blood pressure, to reduce stress, to prevent heart desease, to lower healthcare costs, to fight depression and loneliness.

Barron's House of Treasures Le Doggie Boutique is now proud and pleased to be featuring our latest couture designer, From Seattle, Idawg, for our Larger Sized canine customers! Idawg offers fashionable, hip Couture Dog Clothing for your big dog. Idawg realizes that big dogs come with "big dog personalities" and with that they need Dog Clothing that reflects there bigger presence. No longer does big Dog Clothing have to be plain and unfashionable. Idawg promises high quality fabrics and detailed fabrication to offer the ultimate sporty, comfortable fit for your dog through the rain and cold. Take comfort in knowing your big dog is warm and dry on those cold winter walks - and looking pretty darn hip while at it - in the finest Designer Couture Dog Clothing! Idawg fits down to a large pug and up to a Great Dane!

Barron's House of Treasures Le Doggie Boutique is now proud and pleased to be featuring our latest couture designer, From New York, Deni Alexander Canine Couture Designs

Deni Alexander was a theatrical costume designer in the New York City Area. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and received her Master of Fine Arts, Theater Degree from the Suny Purchase Conservatory Program in Purchase, New York. While enjoying the costume design process, Deni decided to translate her love for dogs and creative notions about clothing into one-of-a kind dog wear designs

Her mission is to design fun, original and creative dog fashion with a strong commitment to fit and comfort for our best friends. She strives to create original designs while maintaining the happiness and comfort that our pets deserve. Many times we can find cute garments for our dogs, only to purchase them, get them home and be disappointed that they do not fit. Deni has spent years fine tuning and perfecting designs and patterning that will achieve both beauty and function.

Deni Alexander's Storyline

I am Deni Alexander, a recovering Costume Designer. After many years of dealing with crabby actors and divas alike, I started tinkering with patterning for the canine set. The problem: Nothing I bought commercially seemed to fit my rather curvaceous pugs, especially through the chest. The mediums were too tight, the larges were too large. After three years of doodling and tweaking, I realized a custom type of dog patterning that really seemed to suit most breeds of dogs. I do not let the fact that these garments are for dogs limit my ideas about color, form and creativity. I have an absolute passion for creating original designs that are sure to bring a smile to many pet owners, but most importantly, I love dogs, and want them to feel fabulous in their clothes, with an eye to fit and comfort. Who is your dog wearing?

The Designer Couture Dog Jewelry we feature is handmade, and we offer a wide variety of Couture Dog Jewelry and Jeweled Dog Collars.

Hilda says, "I used to create my 3-D pictures as a hobby until we moved to Florida, and I attended my first art show, and I had a complete sell-out!

I have been attending shows for the past 20 years, and I now have a gallery across from Barron's Le Doggie Boutique at The Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach, Florida. My art is showcased in designer homes in Venezuela and Brazil, as well as, in many countries throughout Europe.

My 3-Dimensional pictures are a combination of 3-layered photographs with 3 coats of acrylic on wood. A custom frame can be added to add that extra touch of elegance to the work of art!

A gourmet treat experience awaits the canine or feline who receives a bottle of the Bark Vineyards' Varietals. Pour evenly over a meal, step back as your beloved furry friend savors the delicious bouquet and unique flavors.

About Bark Vineyards - Bark Vineyards produces "fine wine for the canine and feline" and consists of a non-alcoholic product made of only human grade ingredients in an FDA approved facility. Varietals include; "Barkundy," "Meowlot," "Pinot Leasheo," "Sauvignon Bark," and "White Sniff-in-Tail,." Bark Vineyards is a subsidiary of Sophie Rose, LLC and is headquartered in Williamsburg, VA . The product is available at many fine retail pet stores and boutiques around the world!

The Designer Couture Dog Clothing we feature is designed with quality in mind. The fabrics are carefully chosen to withstand wear. They are tested and pre-washed to make sure they do not shrink. And, they are carefully designed to fit properly.

If you purchase Designer Dog Clothes that do not last or do not fit properly, the value is lost. We strive to offer you the best product possible at a reasonable price. If the clothing last longer, and can be worn with pride, value is gained.

The merchandise we feature are professionally designed by top dog couture designers. The designs are in keeping with current fashions, and are constantly improved. New designs are available with each season and each year.

We specialize in the finest Designer Dog Couture Clothing - Designer Couture Dog Coats, Designer Couture Dog Dresses, Designer Couture Dog Raincoats, Designer Dog T-Shirts, Designer Couture Dog Sweaters, Designer Couture Dog Accessories, Designer Dog Carriers, Designer Couture Leashes, Swarovski Couture Dog Jewelry, Couture Dog Harnesses, Exceptional Designer Dog Beds, Fancy Couture Dog Collars, Barron's Couture Dog Fashion News, and Swarovski Dog Hairpins with quality, value, and fashion in mind for the couture - fashion conscious dog!

We, also, feature our special "Luxury Le Doggie Boutique" Signature Dog Couture Collections of "Couture Dog Coature and Accessories from Chien Coature," as well as "Signature Couture Dog Clothing" and our latest addition to our dog couture collections - "Bellatutu Dog Couture Collection by Downtown Doggy," "Deni Alexander Couture Designs," "Emma Rose Design," "Hedy Manon Dog Couture," "Hip Doggie Dog Couture," "Jelly Bean Dog Couture by Downtown Doggy," "Monkey Daze," and "Ruff Ruff Couture of Beverly Hills" for the most pampered dog, that demands nothing but the very best for their Designer - Couture Dog Clothing wardrobe!

CHIEN COATURE makes stunning luxury Couture Dog Coature and Designer Couture Accessories for small dogs. All of our Couture Dog Coature and Designer Couture Accessories are made of luxury fabrics such as Italian lambskin and embossed velvets, and are embellished with embossed velvets, and are embellished with CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements, freshwater pearls, or sterling silver rings. Each Couture Dog Coature is lined in a colorful brocade fabric. To complete the look, CHIEN COATURE offers coordinating collars and leashes as well as matching walking bags.

CHIEN COATURE products are both functional and stylish, keeping your dog warm and fashionable! Each piece is expertly crafted by hand in the United States. Feel free to browse through our unique and beautiful products, picturing your small dog making more than a fashion statement.

Our philosophy at CHIEN COATURE is that your precious pooch can never be too spoiled!

As a purveyor of luxury Designer Couture Dog Coats, Collars and Leashes, CHIEN COATURE strives to satisfy the needs of our canine consumers with the highest quality of fine fabrics, beautiful beads, and of course, stunning embossed velvets, and are embellished with CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements.

BARRON, WELCOMES FROM DALLAS, HEDY MANON, COUTURE DESIGNER OF "HEDY MANON DOG COUTURE" TO BARRON'S HOUSE OF TREASURES LE DOGGIE BOUTIQUE!

Hedy Manon began after many years of looking for a fashionable dog carrier that matched a designer couture wardrobe. Hedy spent over 20 years in the luxury fashion business working in all aspects of the industry to include design, product development, retail stores, visual, merchandising, advertising and marketing and sourcing. Her career took her all over the globe traveling to prestigious celebrity events and exotic locations both commercially and privately. Her broad understanding of a luxury lifestyle and the lifestyle of her clients included traveling with her Imperial Shih Tzu, General McArthur. Her travels with the "General" made the development of fashionable luxury carriers and accessories a natural transition. The special bond she has with her five pound Shih Tzu continues to be an inspiration.

Hedy Manon will always feature special pieces that will enhance the global lifestyle of your pet. Hedy's inspirations are countless as she continues to travel the globe and source unique materials to maintain a quality product. Our world continues to evolve around our pets. Hedy Manon works to bring a breath of fresh air to the world of haute couture for pets adapting to the elegant traveling woman and her pet.

We truly hope that you enjoy and experience the sumptuous and magical pieces of the collection that she brings to Barron's House of Treasures......Ciao! Barron

It all started in November 1999, when Francis, a gorgeous rescued Italian Greyhound joined the Pergament family. Without a wardrobe to call his own, they set out to find something appropriate for the handsome hound to wear. With very short hair and very little bodyfat, simply going nude was not an option. The search for stylish clothing was long - and seemingly impossible. Francis was forced to wear fleece and ill-fitting sweaters just to keep warm. 8 months later, Daphne a spunky Italian Greyhound with a passion for fashion was adopted. Not as patient as her mellow brother, Daphne looked miserable in fleece and the ill-fitting sweaters. And that's when the realization finally set in for designer Jaimie Glasson Pergament.

A former model and fashion television executive, Pergament decided that the only way her dogs were going to look fashion-forward was if she designed the clothing herself, and thus Ruff Ruff Couture was born. First as a line of limited edition vintage couture coats, the brand quickly expanded to include t-shirts and dresses. Now five years later, the Ruff Ruff Couture brand is sold around the world and includes dresses, tanks, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, coats, rain-slickers, sweaters, blankets, jewelry, bowls, toys and travel carriers. Inspired by the fashion runways from around the world and the many places she visits, Pergament continues to work hard to think of the next great must-have items for your pampered pooch.

Always combining glamour and pure fashion with a sense of humor, Ruff Ruff Couture of Beverly Hills is for the ultra-chic doggie who wants to stand out from the pack.

Designer Dog Clothing is all of the above, offering high fashion, one-of-a-kind or custom clothes for your pet. The difference between Couture and Casual Dog Clothing is often the type of fabric and design, with both considered as Designer Dog Clothing. Couture Dog Clothing is made with expensive fabrics, such as organza, tulle, and has a formal flair such as we would dress for a formal occasion. The casual line is cotton and knit dog clothes.

The special couture collections of "Bellatutu Dog Couture Collection by Downtown Doggy," "Couture Dog Coature from Chien Coature," "Deni Alexander Couture Designs," "Emma Rose Design," "Hedy Manon," "Hip Doggie," "Jelly Bean Dog Couture by Downtown Doggy," "Monkey Daze," "Ruff Ruff Couture of Beverly Hills," and "Signature Couture Dog Clothing" are our "Luxury Doggie Boutique" Signature Couture Dog Collections. These high fashion Signature Couture Dog Clothes are crafted with high quality fabrics and entail hand sewing and usually hand beading. These Signature Couture Dog Clothes are usually very limited to the design or are often one of a kind. These Signature Couture Dog Clothes are the finest Signature Couture Dog Clothing that Barron's House of Treasures Le Doggie Boutique offers.

Browse through our special couture collections of "Bellatutu Dog Couture Collection by Downtown Doggy," "Couture Dog Coature from Chien Coature," "Deni Alexander Couture Designs," Designer Dog Couture Clothing, "Emma Rose Design," "Hedy Manon Dog Couture," "Hip Doggie Dog Couture," "Jelly Bean Dog Couture by Downtown Doggy," "Monkey Daze," "Ruff Ruff Couture of Beverly Hills," "Signature Couture Dog Clothing," Exceptional Designer Dog Carriers, Designer Couture Dog Collars and Leashes, Kitty Korner, Exceptional Designer Pet Furniture, Swarvoski Jeweled Collars, and much more that compliments your dog's couture clothing wardorbe!

ATTENTION: No one knows better than an owner how much your pet loves attention. Cute T-Shirts catches peoples eyes. They stop and pay attention to your small dog who loves it. They are friendlier when they get attention and they are happier pets. When you have your pet dressed up in Designer Signature Couture Dog Clothing, and go for a walk, it is amazing how many people you meet and how many new friends you can make. Something as simple as a Dog T-Shirt gets attention. Also, if you really want attention, try a Mink Coat, or a Mink Laminated Sweater.

WARMTH: Big and small pups get cold. That's why they like to lay in the sun and be outside on sunny days. That's why your puppy like to cuddle up next to you. Designer Couture Dog Clothes are designed for warmth, or show, or both.

PRIDE: An owner takes pride in showing off their pet. Just try dressing up yourself, and dress up your pet, and go for a stroll. You will feel much better and so will your dog. It's not just the exercise that you both get, but the feeling of pride and the attention you get will develop a friendlier personality in both of you.

Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Stella McCartney. These are typically the female designers we think of when conjuring up visions of jaw-dropping gowns. Add a new name to the list: Carol Blanchette the creative force of dog couture. But this designer isn't dressing Angelina or Penelope or Jen for a night at the Oscars. Instead, Blanchette caters to the doggie elite.

Sewing appears to be in Blanchette's blood. She learned the craft from her mother and in turn taught her own daughter to sew. Over the years, her sewing machine has rarely stopped. That is until 1995 when Blanchette took a self-imposed hiatus from needle and thread.

Retirement didn't sit well with Blanchette. She quickly bored with life away from fabric and fashion. Thankfully, Emma, her beloved poodle served as a source of inspiration. One winter when Blanchette thought Emma looked cold, the seamstress set about sewing her dog a spiffy coat.

What started out as a small functional project, soon took on a life of its own. "The dog clothes sort of snowballed," says Blanchette. Her daughter, Sherry Raposa, got into the act and Raposa's dog, Rosie, began to dress like a starlet too. When the dogs and owners went out on excursions they attracted plenty of attention. As interest in the doggie designs grew, Blanchette and daughter began to take commissions.

What exactly does "doggie couture" mean? Most dog clothes are readymade at a large sewing factory. Unlike these mass-produced garments, couture designs are pieced and sewn by hand. According to Blanchette, these dresses and coats are made to specific measurements to fit a particular dog with style and panache.

Headquartered far from the hustle and bustle of New York City's fashion district, all the work is done in Blanchette's 1800-square-foot Rhode Island home. There aren't any forms or patterns in the studio - just sewing machines and yards and yards of fabric. Since Blanchette and her daughter don't use patterns, basic sewing can take days. On average each custom piece requires two days of work. Despite the time investment, Blanchette refuses to outsource any of her garments' production.

As Blanchette tells it, fabric is crucial in the construction of the collections. Blanchette says she moves around the fabric and touches it - then the inspiration comes. To find the best materials, Blanchette and her daughter scour New England estate sales hunting for vintage treasures (the duo vow never to order from overseas).

The designer turns up her nose at the fashions found in large-box retailers where most of the clothes are mass-produced in China. In addition to fine fabric, Blanchette believes in sweating the details.

For the more intricate work, such as beading, Blanchette uses a large magnifier. With thread in hand, she'll work for an hour at a time, hand knotting each crystal Swarovski bead onto a wedding gown.

Blanchette seems to have an infinite store of ideas. There are more than 300 items in the collection and new ideas pop up every day. Special requests are greeted with a can-do attitude. They've matched up wedding gowns for human brides who want their fur families involved in wedding ceremonies.

Blanchette says she is delighted to work with owners on dreaming up canine wedding attire in tulle, silk and organza, such as the Candlelight Dog Bridal Gown fashioned from English netting and featuring a removable train.

From a $20 casual chic dog harness to a $12,000 one-of-a kind gown, purchasing a couture design means an investment in quality and an acknowledgement that dressing your dog should be fun and fantastic. As Blanchette says, "Our designs set you and your pooch apart from the masses."

Still despite all the effort she puts into her work, Blanchette remains slightly amazed by the demand for her creations, "This is the craziest thing I've ever done... now I'm starting to think it's normal for dogs to wear a $500 dress."

05-22-2008

On May 28th During the Wedding Series the Today Show modeled The Glass Slipper a pink Couture Dog Dress as a flower girl's dress and a summer Boy Dog Tuxedo with ring bearer pillow. Click the link to see the video.