Renowned pet fashion couturier Anthony Rubio proved anything is paw-sible, including transforming a dozen rescue animals into dead ringers for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Rihanna and Salma Hayek.
On Monday, the fashion designer, who is known for creating one-a-kind creations for pets, hosted the first annual Pet Gala, attended by 11 rescue pooches and one cat, who replicated some of the standouts on this year’s red carpet.
Just like those that attended the 2023 Met Gala earlier this month, the furry attendees adhered to the exhibition theme, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, while gathering at the Penthouse on West 46th Street.
For the special occasion, Livie, a Morkie, replicated Hayek’s fiery red Gucci ball gown, which featured a glossy bustier and sheer lace underlay, with off-the-shoulder pearl straps.
The adorable pup, who has 156,000 followers, also sported a coordinating bow, reminiscent of the 56-year-old House of Gucci actress’ sleek ponytail with three large red rosettes.
Meanwhile, Miley-Jo, a Chorkie with 90,700 Instagram followers, stole the show dressed as nine-time Grammy winner Rihanna, in a white ballgown, with huge flowers all over it and a hood.
To ensure the small-but-mighty canine looked just like the Fenty Beauty founder, 35, Rubio even designed a pair of sunglasses adorned with false eyelashes on them for the pet influencer to wear.
Canine couture: Renowned pet fashion couturier Anthony Rubio proved anything is paw-sible, including transforming a dozen rescue animals into dead ringers for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Rihanna and Salma Hayek
Too cute: The adorable pup, who has 156,000 followers, also sported a coordinating bow, reminiscent of the 56-year-old House of Gucci actress’ sleek ponytail with three large red rosettes
Darla, an eight-year-old Pomeranian, was styled as the one and only Cardi B.
And, the precious hound clearly embraced life as the Bodak Yellow hitmaker while rocking a custom-made, tuxedo gown, covered with massive black roses.
Other notable dog models included Darla’s sister, Lala, dressed as Dua Lipa, who served as a co-host at the 2023 Met Gala.
Bling, a Pomeranian, wore a Pedro Pascal-inspired look, consisting of a floor-length red coat.
Bagel the Sunglasses Cat made quite the statement dressed as Doja Cat while Bogie, a Chihuahua, was gussied up like rapper Bad Bunny.
According to Rubio, the most challenging garment to recreate was Jared Leto’s full-body cat.
‘This took two weeks,’ he told the New York Post of the design, worn by Kimba.
The publication also revealed the designer is already planning ‘next year’s Pet Gala, which he hopes will include a sit-down dinner at the actual museum, with sponsors and tickets that will raise money for animal shelters and charities.’
Adorable: Meanwhile, Miley-Jo, a Chorkie, stole the show dressed as nine-time Grammy winner Rihanna, in a white dress, with huge flowers all over it and a hood
Dog influencer: Miley-Jo has more than 90,700 Instagram followers
Custom-made: The gown was designed by Anthony Rubio
Okurrr! Darla, an eight-year-old Pomeranian, was styled as the one and only Cardi B
‘Everything I do, I do for my love of animals,’ he said.
Rubio recently appeared on Access Hollywood to show off the designs ahead of the invite-only event, attended by pets around the United States.
The acclaimed Pet Couturier regularly features his work on his social media pages, including his Instagram, which has more than 15,100 followers.
Breaking the internet: Bling, a Pomeranian, wore a Pedro Pascal-inspired look, consisting of a floor-length red coat
The Cat’s Meow! Bagel The SunglassCat (L) was dressed as Doja Cat (R)
Perfect: Gizmo, a Shih Tzu, recreated P. Diddy’s Met Gala look
According to Rubio, the most challenging garment to recreate was Jared Leto’s full-body cat
Inspiring: Bogie, a Chihuahua, was gussied up like rapper Bad Bunny
Chic: Other notable dog models included Darla’s sister, Lala, dressed as Dua Lipa, who served as a co-host at the 2023 Met Gala
More to come: The designer is already planning ‘next year’s Pet Gala, which he hopes will include a sit-down dinner at the actual museum, with sponsors and tickets that will raise money for animal shelters and charities’
The New York native has been designing clothing for animals since rescuing a Chihuahua back in 2005.
In 2012, he became the first canine designer to exhibit his work at the New York Fashion Week.
That same year, he launched a ‘Adopt Me Maybe’ campaign, inspired by Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit Call Me Maybe, which went viral.
According to his website, he has been featured on ‘Good Morning America, New York Times, The Today Show, TIME magazine, Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar, USA Today, People Magazine, US Weekly, and Glamour Magazine.’
His book, Canine Couture, featuring photography by Tammy Swarek, Robin Hagy, David Ayllon, Simply Robb, Mouhsine Idrissi Janati and Yoni Levy, is avilable for pre-order for $40.
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