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May 20, 2008

Newsflash: "Sex" Style Gone To The Dogs

I mean that figuratively, of course (my SATC-loving friend Keren would disown me if I dissed the girls).

Doggy style: Kim Cattrall with coordinated canine
Karl Larsen/INF Goff 

Kim Cattrall, seen here stepping out on set in sunshine yellow with pooch to match, totes a gorgeous, exotic skin bag from Nancy Gonzalez.  According to the designer's camp, as the film's stylists were getting ready for this scene they decided at the last minute that the dog simply must have a collar and leash that coordinated with Samantha's decadent bag.
Nancy Gonzalez bag, $3650

And, voila!  The brainstorming session resulted in this one-of-a-kind matching leash and collar also by Nancy Gonzalez.  This is SATC we're talking about, so ask for fashion and you shall receive.   

This brings to mind a style question that I always struggle with:  should owners coordinate outfits with their dogs?  Is it scary or chic?

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By the way, I'm enjoying yellow as the new beige!

Posted by: Engreida | June 05, 2008

I'm not a pet person (I'm allergic to anything with fur), so not at all qualified to answer this, but I will anyway. ;) I'd say it depends on the dog. Cute little dogs that would fit inside bags? Yes, totally cool for them to match their high-fashion owners. A Lassie-type retriever? Nah, the poor pup would lose all his street cred and get beaten up by the other dogs.

Posted by: Marnie | May 20, 2008

Well, you got me there. I'm a cat person....

But in principle, YES - I think it is adorable. If you don't have a baby to gay-up in ridiculous sailor outfits, I say - go ahead! Dress up your dog! Primp and prod them, put them in Vuitton.

It's cute. Two examples:

I was at Pastis this past Saturday, enjoying a glimpse of sunshine, when a lovely blonde (CLEARLY not from NY) walked by in a pink dress, pink flip flops, holding a pink phone, and a very cute fluffy white dog with a pink collar.

Had the pooch worn green, none of us at my table would have delighted as much as seeing her.

Second example -my chic Connecticut Republican friend, Jen, has two matching King Charles Cavaliers - possibly the cutest dogs EVER. Sure, they look nice enough naked. But when they wear sweaters to match the family members' at Christmas - time.....OMG. Can you say "Catalogue"?? SOOOO cheesey - but life is too short NOT to indulge!

Final note: This extends to gay men and their dogs. My gay husband, Adam, always matches his doggie, Harvey Nichols' leash to his Andy Spade bags or to his rainbow colored Paul Smith ties - and they make a delicious pair.

Straight men - DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO DO THIS. It's bad enough we catch you sometimes snuggling a shi-tzuh.

XOXO

K

Posted by: keren Eldad | May 20, 2008

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