A Man's Best Friend

With this collection, I chose to explore the idea of posthumanism through the relationship between dogs and humans. Owning a dog myself, I understand the deep bond that humans and their pets have intertwined. In many cases, dogs aren't seen as just an individual's pet, but a part of their family. In an article written by Annamari Vanska " Cause I Wuv You! Pet dog Fashion and Emotional Consumption," the writer speaks on the ways in which pet consumerism reflects and influences the intricate emotional relationship between humans and their dogs. It investigates the ways in fashion serves to express and commercialize relationships, uncovering more profound social and psychological aspects of companionship. For my final collection, I chose certain materiality and crafts to represent the warm and comforting feeling one gets when around their dog. Showing the ways in which fashion can relate to emotional values.