Have you ever noticed that some people’s pets are living far better than you are? While you are juggling emails and navigating the daily realities of a 9–5, they are front-row at fashion weeks, popping up on TV, unwinding in pet spas, flying private and employing actual staff (hello, Choupette). Faced with this level of luxury, your own pet inevitably looks at you with disappointment — the kind that suggests someone clearly isn’t working hard enough.

You may not be able to match that lifestyle overnight, but everyone has to start somewhere. Consider this your entry point: a few essential upgrades to help your furry companion live a slightly more luxurious life.

Clothes make not just the man, but the dog too — so what you put on your precious little friend does matter. Start with the functional classics: an understated Intrecciato leather collar and leash in deep burgundy from Bottega Veneta; personalised accessories in Gucci’s signature monogram; or, if they are feeling more playful, a saddle-stitched Hermès set in calfskin and canvas.

Once the foundations are covered, it is time to build an actual wardrobe — one that can handle changing weather and social commitments. Begin with a V-neck cable-knit sweater from Polo Ralph Lauren, ideal for brisk morning walks and casual café appearances. Then add Gucci’s reversible coat in emerald corduroy with water-repellent midnight-blue GG fabric on the reverse — because your luxury four-footers need options, and their wardrobe should be as flexible as their plans. Next, a beige trench coat from Loro Piana is non-negotiable. Quiet luxury, after all, never goes out of style.

And don’t forget the local essentials: if your pet lives in the Middle East, sun protection is a must. Thankfully, Prada has that covered in the form of a tiny baseball cap.

You will also need a portable blanket — for those moments when they suddenly feel like taking a nap in the middle of absolutely anything. Options from Hermès, Celine and Prada should do the trick.

Of course, in the world of petfluencers, looks matter — but so does the setting. To really commit to a luxurious lifestyle, you will need to invest in the interiors too.

Start with a proper bed — perhaps a Celine or Hermès one in smooth, caramel-toned leather — and build from there. Add a Louis Vuitton bone trunk complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls, because no self-respecting pet should ever travel without their own dining set.

Last, but not least, let them just be themselves and play with style — quite literally. Because even playtime should feel considered and just a little bit excessive.