# Posh pups take over the runway at NYFW

> Dogs became the ultimate fashion accessory at New York Fashion Week, from Tommy Hilfiger's runway to celebrity-filled front rows.
- Title: Posh pups take over the runway at NYFW · Page Six | Shortify
- Summary: Dogs became the ultimate fashion accessory at New York Fashion Week, from Tommy Hilfiger's runway to celebrity-filled front rows. Dogs are having a major…
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/style/posh-dogs-take-over-the-runway-at-nyfw
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:40:00+00:00
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- Topics: new york fashion week, tommy hilfiger, dogs, fashion, runway, celebrity pets, rachel antonoff, susan alexandra, barkhouse, animal haven, pet influencers, news
## Dogs become fashion week stars
New York Fashion Week went to the dogs this season, with canine companions appearing on runways and in front rows as the ultimate It accessory.
## Tilly closes Hilfiger's spring show
Marigay McKee's fluffy white Samoyed, Tilly, closed Tommy Hilfiger's spring 2027 show and got the full celebrity treatment with chicken nuggets, a lavender bath, and a facial.

> She's always been a star.
## Antonoff and Alexandra's dog fashion show
Designers Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra held their third annual Best in Show presentation, featuring adoptable dogs from Animal Haven walked by celebrities like Ricki Lake and Aly Raisman.

> I think we are probably, hopefully, the only NYFW show where half the models are peeing all over the place backstage.
## Custom dog accessories steal the show
Susan Alexandra designed animal-friendly accessories with at least 2,000 beads per leash, prioritizing dog comfort over fashion trends like tiny hats.

> We look for the pieces that fit the dogs most comfortably. Their comfort comes first.
## Barkhouse hosts doggy fashion show
Chelsea doggy daycare Barkhouse turned a 50-foot fake grass fetch lane into a runway, with former Miss New York Briana Siaca closing the show with her dachshund, Stanley.

> He is exactly who he thinks he is, and he was a complete natural on the runway.
## Dogs are having a major moment
Dogs are popping up everywhere in high fashion this year, from exclusive daycare events to designer shows, bringing joy and wagging tails to the industry.

> It's really interesting how dogs are becoming more of the moment this year. They're popping up in so many high-fashion places.
## Key takeaway

Dogs are having a major moment in high fashion, appearing everywhere from designer shows to exclusive fashion week events.