Your pet’s paws belong on the ground, but every once in a while it’s a wonderful thing to scoop them up and carry them with you, size permitting. While some are surefire little snuggle muffins, others can be wee wriggly rascals—either way, if you are stepping out of the house and out onto crowded city streets, carrying a pet in your arms simply isn’t practical when you’re running about town. Enter the Audrey Hepburn way, glamorously popping about Parisian boulevards with her pooch in a pouch. Long before Brittney Spears and Paris Hilton began carrying their compact canines in purses, Hepburn was toting her Jack Terrier, Mr Famous, everywhere; from TWA terminals to red carpet galas, his little head always poked out to make sure the paps clicked his optimal angles.
That’s why we put together a list of contemporary designer bags and carriers specifically made for your petite posh pets. We’re talking about everything from Dolce & Gabbana leopard-print carriers to Gucci bags outfitted with the brand’s iconic red and green strap, perfect for cloud-like pouffes of Pomeranians, snarling but chic Chihuahuas, and even entirely uninterested felines. No matter where you’re taking them, your plush pets deserve to be as well dressed as you. Here are 10 posh pet carriers that let you travel like Audrey Hepburn:
Fendi – PET CARRIER Brown fabric dog carrier
Price: Rs2,16,874.98*
Availability: Does not ship to India. The pet carrier is offered in Dubai in both grey and brown colour.
Details: Available online in black and brown. With a double handle and detachable webbing shoulder strap. Two double-slider zip openings and mesh net inserts at the sides. Made of fabric with FF motif in brown and tobacco, embellished with leather details and customisable tag.
Gucci – PET CARRIER WITH WEB
Price: $4,050 (Rs3,35,884.12)*
Availability: Can only ship to US or Canada. For international shipping customers need to contact international client services. Available in New York, Rodeo, Chicago, Atlanta, Palm Desert and Aspen stores.
Details: Beige and ebony canvas. Green and red web. Radura print inside. Back flap with a mesh window underneath.
Louis Vuitton – Dog bag
Price: Rs3,05,000*
Availability: One piece currently available at the Louis Vuitton store in the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. “Our delivery service for purchase is through Client Services and will take between two to three working days if the delivery location is within the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.”
Details: Monogram coated canvas. Inside leash attached to the bag. Leather trim. Rounded zipped top closure. Gold-colour hardware.
Christian Louboutin – Cabawouaf
Price: Rs1,48,457.32*
Availability: Not available in India.
Details: Grained Calf leather pet tote bag in Black, adorned with signature silver spikes. Leather strap with clasp to attach to your pet’s collar. Cabin size.
Karl Lagerfeld – K/PET CARRIER
Price: Rs22,721.40*
Availability: Currently not able to ship to India.
Details: Black colour and one size. Includes mesh paneling at all sides, interchangeable carry options, and an inner pillow for added comfort.
