Does my dog look good in this or just barking?

Four-legged fashion is, contrary to all logic, proving to be recession-proof. The latest Minitel consumer report, released last week, revealed that the market for "little luxuries" such as a dog's evening dress (tails, bow-tie, buttonhole and top hat, £28 from maxandmargot.co.uk) continued to expand this year, with pet-maintenance spending reaching an unprecedented £2.4 billion.
... But you know the ground has really shifted when designers Roberto Cavalli and Mulberry start sending pugs down the catwalk/dogwalk. Since 2009, both fashion houses have produced seasonal animals' outfits that complement the brand's identity, Mulberry offering classic, wholesome Fair Isle knitted dog jumpers (A/W 2010), while Cavalli creates racy jaguar-print pet jackets and satin-trimmed bathrobes.