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Sep 25 2007 4 Comments

Japanese canine clobber

The Japanese population may well be shrinking, but the declining number of kids is rapidly being replaced by pets, and in particular dogs, the latest figures suggesting that Japan now has more than 15 million of them in the country.

A scientific survey by Tokyo Times involving a quick trot around town however, found that of these, approximately 94.73 percent are either Chihuahuas or miniature Dachshunds, with a whopping 98.63 percent being unapologetically paraded in clothing of some description or other. A trend that needless to say hasn’t escaped the attention of designers, with all manner of pet brands appearing.

Japanese dog fashion

But such sophisticated ensembles don’t come cheaply, with those after formal wear for their child substitute/fashion accessory having to pay somewhere in the region of 12,000 yen (105 dollars).

Japanese dog fashion

That said, casual canine wear is also available, with these New York-themed outfits faring fairly well*. The gold guns in particular adding a bit of bite as well as bling.

Japanese dog fashion

*eye test extra

(click images for super-sized silliness)

Categorized: Fashion, Odd

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  1. Spirit Fingers says

    9/26/2007 at 12:04 pm

    In that last pic, does the writing on the back say something like “I wanna bone with you?”

    Reply
  2. Lee says

    9/26/2007 at 4:30 pm

    It can be read in different ways, but that’s definitely the version I prefer!

    Reply
  3. kidsolo says

    10/1/2007 at 11:42 am

    the dogs wear better clothes than me

    http://www.kidsolo.com

    Reply

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