Mijo & Bambi

Mijo and Bambi was founded in 2008 while living in San Francisco and experiencing the chilly windy weather that the city has to offer. After rummaging through countless pet boutiques for something to put on the dogs to keep them warm, Christine Taw Lopez decided to start putting all the fabrics collected from old companies she used to work for (J. Crew Group in New York, Banana Republic, Levi Strauss and Co., and The North Face all in the SF Bay Area to name a few) to good use, and a small dog clothing line was born.

I thought to myself, "If I'm re-structuring clothing on live models for a proper fit, why not do the same to the dogs?" Each dog has a unique shape that makes it difficult to stick with the standard sizes that are flooding the market. The necks are too big, the shirts aren't long enough, or the chest is too tight, etc. Mijo and Bambi has taken all of this into consideration and each piece is made to fit properly with the comfort factor in mind. We also have the ability to custom tailor to your dog's body. The size ranges are a lot closer together to ensure that a 4 lb dog is not wearing the same adjustable size as an 8 lb dog. Although we specialize in small dog clothing, larger dog clothing can be custom made. Just contact us with your dog's measurements and it can be done!

Since 2004, Christine has also been putting shopper totes out on the market to be used in lieu of paper and plastic. Some of this merchandise is available through the Mijo and Bambi site. Mijo and Bambi's goal is to bring special attention to all of the millions of animals euthanized each year due to overcrowded shelters unable to care for them. 3% of all proceeds are donated to animals in need. Each Mijo and Bambi piece is hand made in San Francisco, CA, and made from mostly recycled fabrics, remnants, and other organic materials.

If you are looking to add a new furry member to your home, please do your research and make sure you are ready. There are millions of animals in need of adoption. Check your local rescue groups, and well informed sites like www.petfinder.com before buying from a breeder.

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