Catwalk capers at Pet fashion week

Look, it's just like a real fashion show! Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

This yorkshire terrier displays a consummate grasp of spring/summer 09's nautical theme Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

Gladiator sandals are not just for humans, you know Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

This dog has got the world-weary expression, seen on models everywhere, down pat Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

A floral fascinator, perfect for doggy weddings this summer Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

Very Vivienne Westwood Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

Colour blocking, doggy-style Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

'A Doberman wearing a decoration', read the photographer's own caption. We see no reason to elaborate Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

There was a menswear section, too. This DJ is the perfect attire for the more formal dog show Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

And all the outfits are guaranteed to drive the girls wild Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA

It wouldn't be a catwalk without a cat or two, though the focus was on headgear rather than full outfits ... Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

... all the better to show off the skinny, hairless bodies of the sphynx. Really, the similarities with human fashion shows are uncanny Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS

A feline homage to Coco Chanel - this puss must have seen the new Audrey Tautou biopic Photograph: Alexander Natruskin/REUTERS