Brigitte Bardot With Dogs

Assouline – Chic Dogs

May 2025

Dogs Who Define Style

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Chic Dogs, a new coffee-table book published by Assouline, offers a playful yet elegant look at the relationship between dogs and some of history’s most stylish figures. From aristocrats to modern-day influencers, dogs have always been symbols of luxury and sophistication. The book showcases iconic dog owners, including Coco Chanel with her poodle and Queen Elizabeth II with her beloved corgis. It also features figures like Maria Callas and Winston Churchill with their pups. Filled with beautiful photography, Chic Dogs captures the poise and charm of these furry companions, showcasing them as true cultural icons alongside their humans. It celebrates style, history, and the timeless bond we share with our dogs.

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Audrey Hepburn on a Bicycle

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Usa. 27th Apr, 2017. A photo of Frida Kahlo titled Frida with Dog in Bed by Hector Garcia, 1949. It’s part of an exhibit at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art in Santa Fe. Photo shot Thursday April 27, 2017. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal Credit: Eddie

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Baroness Fiona Thyssen-Bornemisza with Her Dogs

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Brigitte Bardot with her dogs in a Mini Moke in France on April 24, 1980. Discover the world of Chic Dogs at Assouline.com and follow @assouline on Instagram for more.