Stylish Dogs In Haute Couture Take Over New York Fashion Week

Anthony Rubio presented his 2026 collection, the feel-good show of the season. With the world in flux, audiences welcomed a reason to smile…

or let out a collective “Aww.” High fashion and adorable pets proved to be just the combination people needed. Fifthteen models, accompanied by fifteen dogs, strutted down the “dog walk” to tremendous applause.

“In My World, The Humans Are The Accessories”

Women’s Wear since 1988. Canine Couture since 2003.

Anthony Rubio


Photos: Juan Jonas

Born and raised in New York City, of Puerto Rican ancestry, Anthony Rubio grew up immersed in his Latin culture loving everything from music and cuisine to the elaborate fashions which inspired his colorful palate and evolution as one of the hottest sought after designers to date. Growing up in the most rebellious and yet most expressive periods in the history of fashion helped both influence and mold him into the visionary he is today.

With a formal education in women’s wear design at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and twenty years of experience creating and innovating new concepts and techniques, Anthony Rubio had no reservations about delving into the world of pet fashions earning for himself the title of Master Pet Couturier.

Anthony Rubio’s Canine Couture is meticulously handcrafted by the designer utilizing the finest materials to produce a one-of-a-kind creation for your four-legged family member taking into full consideration comfort and safety above all.

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