A Real Clotheshorse

by Kristyn Pomranz (Subscribe to Kristyn Pomranz's posts): May 13th 2009 @ 10:00AM Filed Under: Pet Clothes

This is a one-horse gown. Photo: Reuters

Remember when we told you about horses with haute hairstyles? Seems some equine decided they needed fashionable clothes to complement their coifs.

Bavarian designer Hildegard Bergbauer has made a name for herself by creating traditional Bavarian clothing for animals. Until recently, this meant Lederhosen and hats for dogs and cats -- but now, she's designing dirndls (traditional Bavarian dresses) for horses.

Although most of Bergbauer's animal designs are just for fun, some of the warmer outerwear proves useful for local pets animals during harsh German winters.

Horses with Hair

Florence the horse receives an Ann-Margret-esque makeover complete with curled bangs and ginger mane.

BARM / Fame Pictures

Harmony the horse sports some microbraids embellished with beads for that "Caribbean tourist" look.

BARM / Fame Pictures

Misty the horse embraces her new, flirtatious platinum blonde curls, and she even shows off a rosy kisser.

BARM / Fame Pictures

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