Upcycled Umbrella Raincoats Keep Dogs Dry
Posted By Bridgette Meinhold On April 9, 2009 @ 6:00 pm In Accessories and Fashion,DIY,Modern Pets,New York City | 3 Comments
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We tend to run through umbrella’s pretty quickly in New York and there isn’t much to be done with them when they die. But Taryn Zychal [5], a Philidelphia-based industrial designer, is taking broken-down umbrellas [6] and making raincoats for dogs out of them. These super cute coats are made from stripped-down umbrellas, scraps of fabric [7], thrift store buttons, and contrasting stitching. Taryn’s pugs, Betty and Hurley, love their cozy raincoats, which are both stylish and functional. Her submission to our DIY Spring Greening competition [8] is inspiring and fun, and you should vote [8] on it now.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SPRING GREENING DESIGN > [8]
If you’re interested in purchasing an upcycled umbrella rain coat for your pup, Taryn will be launching an Etsy store this Earth Day, and she plans to donate a percentage of all profits to the Humane Society of the United States.
+ Taryn Zychal [5]
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