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Every man, every dog: Mandatory menswear celebrates 29 years

Every man, every dog: Mandatory menswear celebrates 29 years

by Carolyn Enting | Jun 8, 2026 | fashion, Features, News

Clare Bowden of Mandatory Menswear has been making for every man for the past 29 years and now she’s dressing their dogs, too. The custom made dog coats are the latest addition to Mandatory’s offering after Bowden observed many of her customer’s dogs wearing...

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