Affiliate Links Max in his favorite froggy pose Scrunchies are back, and not just for us! A new brand, Schmoozies, has devised the clever scrunchie. It sings, dances….uh, no, no, no. 🙂 What it does, is hold your dog’s ID tag and contains a small pouch where you can insert a special aromatherapy wafer to help alleviate certain issues your pup may have. Schmoozies are a colorful, adorable, lightweight dog collar. Form meets function; I love it!  There’s a great Schmoozies giveaway, so read on for details! … [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links The Ooo La La Glitzy Galore!   From a mountain village in New Zealand, some of the most stylish luxury dog collars are being made! Luxury brand, Momo & Beau, is creating stunning collars made from leather, studs and crystals. Yes, lots of people are making collars from these specific materials, but this brand have done it with panache. And, that gets my attention. Designed by contemporary New Zealand jeweler, Hayley Inder, I can see from exploring her design site, why her collars are so special. Hayley creates gorgeous… [Continue Reading]

Bjorn & Ann Gärdsby of Manfred of Sweden, with Manfred in Venice, California   Do you have a favorite designer brand where everything they create, you’d love to own? I feel that way about Manfred of Sweden, one of the most exclusive and creative dog fashion brands in the world. International fans, museum exhibitions alongside iconic fashion designers and apparel that showcases such vision and talent, you won’t see creations like this anywhere else. Manfred of Sweden’s founders, Bjorn and Ann Gärdsby, turn down most interview requests they get, and they get plenty. That’s why I’m… [Continue Reading]

UPDATE 10/31/18: There are lots of new styles for the Zippy Dynamics snowsuit and rainsuit for dogs and we carry them in our Bark & Swagger Boutique. Same great coverage, warmth and style. Check them out in the link below.   Jasper rockin’ the Sparky full coverage dog suit, with some ‘tude. Do you have a hard time finding a cute and functional snowsuit? I did, all last winter. Sophie ended up in a thick cable sweater under a Ruffwear cold weather shell. But, none of it offered her full body coverage. After tackling the kind… [Continue Reading]

  What happens when a third generation leather craftsman from Columbia, South America meets a New York-bred fashion designer? Beautiful things for our pups. Lalo and Sharon Romero are the forces behind Around the Collar, a luxury brand making leather accessories for pets. Their collars, leashes, harnesses and carry bags feature bold colors and designs, an expression of cultures colliding to create something new and fresh. They’ve developed a loyal following of customers that keep coming back for their original, trends-of-the-moment styles. I interviewed Sharon for my Bark and Swagger radio show on Pet Life Radio recently. I love this… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Actor Maya Stojan rockin’ a Rescue Me Tote w/Mr. Truffles inside;paparazzi not far behind This is my, hands down,  fave rave carry bag for Sophie for Spring. Once I saw it…hadda have it. 🙂 It’s like no other bag I’ve seen and, besides being the cutest thing ever, it’s practical! Ladies, how often do we find fabulous that’s practical? I’ve highlighted this distinctive designer dog bag, called the Rescue Me Tote, on Bark and Swagger before, however, savvy designer, by way of Hollywood actress, Jeanne Chinn, has a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Lace Ruffled Dresses w/attached Necklace “I wanted to dazzle them; make them look gorgeous!” That was the inspiration for Madelaine Saia to start her successful custom dog apparel and accessories brand, Diamonds in the Ruff Ruff. Over the past two years of the company’s existence, what started as beautiful  jewelry for dogs, has expanded into luxury dog clothing, accessories, spa products and stunning beds. Each item is designed by Saia, and is made by hand in New York. And, because Madelaine (Maddy) began with stones, she understands… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Hot PinkHeavy Metal Harness w/ silver Diva Dangle Rebecca Bissi has a lot of energy. In our interview, we talked talked talked for over an hour, the passion for what she’s doing apparent in her enthusiasm. To look at the designs for her brand, Chien Coature, is to be in awe. The creative and often complex pieces, the craftsmanship, her aesthetic…many of her designs look like you’d find them in Bergdorf Goodman. Ultra luxe. Bissi falls into that category of a small handful of pet fashion designers who I… [Continue Reading]