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Kith launches first wagwear capsule, bringing streetwear style to dogs

Kith’s first pet capsule went live with a nylon rainbreaker, padded harness, and WagWellies boots, turning everyday dog gear into a full-on logo look.

Claire Beaumont··2 min read
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Kith launches first wagwear capsule, bringing streetwear style to dogs
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Kith’s first pet collection for wagwear landed on April 27 at 11 a.m. EST as part of the Monday Program, and the message was clear: dogs are now part of the Kith wardrobe. The capsule stretches from the useful to the indulgent, with a nylon Rainbreaker, padded harness, rope leash, zipper tote carrier, stainless-steel bowl, chew toys and bones, plus WagWellies Mojave boots, all dressed in Kith’s signature treatment and built for dogs of all sizes.

The strongest pieces are the ones that actually earn their keep on a wet sidewalk. Kith’s Europe and UK product pages put the Rainbreaker in XS-XL and the Padded Harness in XS-L, with reflective branding, adjustable closures, and durable materials that speak to safety first, fashion second. That matters on daily walks, at curbside pickup, and in bad weather, where a slick shell and a properly fitted harness do more than look cute. The leash, carrier, and bowl make the capsule feel complete, but the boots and toy assortment push it into flex territory, especially for owners who want the dog to read as part of the outfit rather than just the accessory to it.

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The collaboration makes sense because wagwear was built on the same tension between style and function. Amy Harlow founded the New York pet brand in 1998 after adopting twin six-week-old Shiba Inus, Lucy and Tonto, in 1996 and struggling to find dog products that felt fashionable, fun, and functional at the same time. That origin story gives the partnership a sharper edge than a novelty drop. Kith is not simply slapping a logo on pet gear; it is meeting a brand whose whole identity was shaped by the same problem Kith now wants to solve for its own world.

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That world keeps widening. Kith has already moved well beyond apparel, and the wagwear launch arrived alongside Kith Treats diner-themed merchandise and limited-edition milkshakes, underscoring Ronnie Fieg’s instinct for cross-category branding that turns a label into a lifestyle. FashionNetwork noted the pet drop as part of a broader fashion push into animal categories, but the real appeal is more immediate: brisk early demand suggested shoppers understood the premise instantly. In Kith terms, the dog is no longer just along for the walk; it is dressed for it.

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