Anthony Rubio dressed up his chihuahuas Bogie and Kimba in costumes inspired by this year’s Met Gala theme: Heavenly Bodies. The result is, well, heavenly. Now he’s compiling a book and needs your help.
Via Kickstarter:
Since being invited to present my canine fashions as the first ever pet designer in the history of New York Fashion Week I have had to create Women’s wear to coordinate with the Canine fashions. I like to remind everyone that the canines are the real models and the humans are the accessories.
Every season, I partner up with animal shelters and animal organizations to include dogs that are up for adoption in these shows. It’s not just having these dogs on the runway, it’s also about getting exposure for the animal rescue organizations by telling the stories of the pets they have rescued. I’ve had dogs on my runway that were rescued from kill shelters, abandoned on the beaches in Puerto Rico, rescued from Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, hoarder situations and more. If I were to show these dogs when they were first rescued, people would look away, but if I dressed them up in glamorous attire that would give the dog a personally, the people might stop and maybe adopt or help. I am very proud to say that this idea has brought great success with these rescues finding forever homes and families.
Most recently, I have also included service dogs from The Guide Dog Foundation/ America’s Vets and have personally sponsored guide dogs to be gifted to those in need.
Here’s his Instagram FYI. The Kickstarter campaign runs through June 9, so get on board!
• Canine Couture Book by Anthony Rubio (Kickstarter / Anthony Rubio)