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THE ART OF HISTORY
The Painter’s Wife combines a curatorial eye and high quality materials to create enduring dogwear.
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THE ART OF HISTORY
If Italian cashmere, Portuguese cotton, and merino wool sound like textiles you’d like to wrap yourself in, get ready to swoon over The Painter’s Wife dog duds. The name, which stems from a personal joke, is meant to recall both the brilliant women and the incredible canines behind many contemporary artists; the styles are inspired by their works.
“When conceiving our project, I had the idea of using all those beautiful images I had in mind of dogs in art history, and from many of my favourite painters with their dogs as loyal companions,” says co-founder Rosana A. Agrelo, an art historian and curator, who formed the brand with her husband, Josep Pintor, a veterinarian. The pair’s winsome collection reflects their combined efforts, rendering a spotted coat inspired by John Baldessari, minimalist basics channeling Josef Albers, David Hockney-esque striped t-shirts, and more, in vet-approved materials and fits.
The range is seasonless to help reduce consumption, and is ethically produced from high quality fabrics to increase each piece’s longevity. They recognise that our four-legged friends don’t need as much clothing as us humans, and have made the responsible decision to limit what they make. “We’re able to grow as long as our project is getting bigger, and according to client feedback and our production capacity,” says Agrelo.
In addition to caring for the planet, the Galicia-based brand actively works with Yaracan, a local initiative focused on dog-assisted therapy for children and the elderly. Their altruistic endeavours speak volumes, but it’s likely their creative expression that will first catch your eye. In their social media, Agrelo mixes The Painter’s Wife products with her favourite images from art—like Pablo Picasso in his underwear, standing proud with his Afghan hound—to put a fresh spin on practical garments “made from the best materials.”
DOG-FRIENDLY: TAKE THE LEAD
We are thrilled to introduce Dog-Friendly, a collection of city guides for dog-loving people, created together with our long-time contributor, photographer Winnie Au, and fellow enthusiasts, indie publisher Hoxton Mini Press. Available for purchase here.
August 25, 2021
PACK OF DOGS
Have you ever imagined Amy Winehouse or Nick Cave as a Chihuahua, Neil Young as a Vizsla, or PJ Harvey as an Afghan hound? That’s exactly what San Francisco-based artist Michael Gillette has done through his unique illustration project, blending beloved, iconic music legends, both past and present, with their dog counterparts. Pack of Dogs, our first foray into book publishing, is a celebration of pup and pop culture for music and dog lovers alike.
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HOME AND DRY
Bath time can be a dignified affair with MiaCara’s new Groom collection, designed to bring luxe to wet dogs.
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UP CLOSE AND PARTICULARLY PERSONAL
Photographer Sophie Zimmermann celebrates the “small moments in between” of dog portraiture.
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WHETHER THE WEATHER
From raincoats and puffers to sweaters and bathrobes, Cloud7 designs for every dog and all occasions. But that’s not to stay one style fits all.
October 31, 2022
MUTUAL ADMIRATION
London-based illustrator Ashley Percival creates colourful prints full of energy and charged with imagination.
October 11, 2022
LET LOOSE
For his series ‘Compositions and Attitudes’ photographer Hosung Jang captures dogs’ unadulterated curiosity.
September 30, 2022
GLORIOUS BASTARDS
Built to battle with any and all elements—while looking wildly cool—Bastards is for design-loving humans and dogs with plenty of attitude.
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BLOSSOMING
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August 1, 2022
SENSE OF ADVENTURE
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July 18, 2022
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