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Badgley Mischka Debuts Canine Apparel Line with K9Wear

June 9, 2021

Nicky Campbell

Man’s best friend can now be dressed to the nines – Badgley Mischka is bringing chic to the canine species.

Inspired by their own three adorable Daschunds, Mark Badgley and James Mischka teamed up with pet fashion company K9Wear to create high-quality apparel for dogs everywhere. K9Wear is known for designing and manufacturing the first-ever interchangeable hybrid harness, which Badgley Mischka outfits are secured on so their dogs hardly know they are even wearing clothes. The highly stylish collection largely complements their own RTW designs, and gives a millions of dog owners a taste of the duo’s elegant aesthetic.

 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with K9Wear on this exciting new collection,” said Badgley. “James and I have always owned and loved dogs and we are so excited that we can now dress our three Dachshunds – Rommel, Whiskey and Wally – in their new looks from K9Wear.”

“The fact that our new canine collection incorporates seasonal fabrics from our Ready-to-Wear collections allows dog owners to coordinate their pups looks with their own,” Mischka added. “It’s a fun, unique way of approaching dressing as we all head back out into the post-COVID world with our canine friends.”

 

Mark Badgley, Gabi Demartino, and James Mischka.

To celebrate the special collection, the duo also tapped social media star Gabi Demartino to serve as an ambassador for the new canine collection.

“I am completely grateful for the very special and unique experience of working with Badgley Mischka and K9wear,” Demartino said. “Not only have I always adored Mark and James’ elegant and effortlessly sophisticated designs, but I’m also completely infatuated with my pup, Lilian Rose. Therefore, this entire collection is greatly appreciated by myself and I’m sure, other dog mamas and fashion lovers.”

Adding an exciting element to the new partnership, Mark and James are collaborating with Gabi on the design of her wedding rehearsal dinner dress as well as a matching look for Gabi’s beloved dog, Lilian Rose.

 

Explore the new collection here

 

Badgley Mischka

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