Whether you’re aiming to be the best-dressed at the dog park or nail that mirror selfie with your canine bestie, fashion trends are no longer just for humans.
According to dog trainer Terry Cuyler, the desire to dress up with your dog in matching fits has “become increasingly apparent”. And it might not just be for our enjoyment, Terry said, “I've heard from dog owners that their dogs feel closer when they wear similar outfits”.
To help owners and pups alike stay stylish for the new season, dog accessory brand TopDog has rounded up five key fashion trends for Autumn/Winter 25 that you and your canine companion can match in:
#1 Embrace cosy brown shades – the colour of the year
It’s no wonder that brown tones have made their way onto the catwalk for this season, given that the Pantone colour of the year is Mocha Mousse. Earthy brown tones were reportedly all over the AW25 catwalks while other trending colours include hot chocolate and brown bronze.
Brown-furred pups make matching easy, but even without it, you can create a stylish look by coordinating their harness, lead, collar and accessories in brown tones. Dress yourself in a coat, boots and knitwear in similar mix-and-match brown shades for the perfect coordination.
#2 The faux-ever trend
If there’s one trend your dog is guaranteed to steal the spotlight in, it’s fur! But you can still match them in a chic faux-fur coat, knee-high boots, and a coffee in hand for a cosy winter walk.
According to Harper’s Bazaar, the faux fur trend was featured in nearly every major fashion house’s collection this season.
It’s also a favourite on social media, with the hashtag #fauxfur amassing over 1.5 million posts on Instagram and TikTok!
#3 Go big with maximalism
Statement boots, furry finishes, metallic details and functional-turned-fashionable belts are just a few ways to jump on this season’s maximalism trend. With around 28k monthly UK searches, maximalism is replacing years of quiet luxury by embracing personality, craftsmanship, and playfulness.
To get your dog in on the trend, opt for bold prints and colours that match your own. A brightly patterned harness in complementary shades will create a coordinated, eye-catching look to make a statement together.
#4 Punk is back
Over the years, punk has been an inspiration for many, first bursting into the UK fashion scene in the 1970s with the likes of the Sex Pistols and Vivienne Westwood pushing it into prominence.
For 2025, punk is back on our runways in a wearable trend that Vogue refers to as Uptown Punk, with designers using leather, studs and leopard print to bring edginess to traditional feminine silhouettes.
Terry Cuyler said that dog owners she has worked with “believe that their dog reflects who they are” and TopDog’s Dog Save the King harness might be the perfect pick for punk pup parents, featuring a Sex Pistols-inspired print in bold pink and yellow colours.
#5 Add a pop of colour
With nearly 150 thousand TikTok posts, Who What Wear refers to the colour pop trend as “in glorious technicolour”, as illustrated by this season’s designer debuts. Tony Burch debuted an electric-orange quarter-zip knit and Givenchy a voluminous blazer in chiffon yellow.
Stand out at the dog park in a colourful coat and boots, paired with your dog’s brightest harness and leash. If you’re feeling bold, why not colour block your entire outfit!
Get the full fashion scoop, including even more inspiration in TopDog’s full style guide.
