Cyberdog (shop)

{{Short description|Shop in Camden Market in London}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Primary sources|date=December 2007}} [[File:Cyberdog shop 2009.jpg|thumb|right|The current Cyberdog store in [[Camden Market]], London.]] '''Cyberdog''' is a [[trance music]] and [[cyber (subculture)|cyber]] clothing [[retail chain]]. Headquartered in [[Camden Market]], London, it specialises in [[clubwear|bright dance clothing]], often featuring [[fluorescent colour]]s and electronic components such as flashing lights. They also specialise in rave accessories such as [[glowstick]]s and other [[fluorescent]] items.

==About== Cyberdog is a store in England that sells [[rave]]-wear and toys divided into four categories: [[Kawaii]], Neon [[Clubwear]], 2090s (or Futuristic), and Cybertronic. Products sold include clothing, jewelry, shoes and rave-toys.

Cyberdog was founded by fashion designer Terry Davy and business manager Spiros Vlahos. They began with a small stall in [[Camden Market]] in 1994, mostly selling [[goa trance]] items and designer clothing created by Davy. The couple's pet [[chihuahua (dog)|chihuahua]], "Chichi the Cyberdog", inspired the name of their store and was featured as part of its brand image.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

The business was successful and grew, relocating to an underground space in the Stables Market part of Camden Market. There are Cyberdog [[franchising|franchises]] in [[Ibiza Town]], [[Spain]], and [[Sharm el-Sheikh]], [[Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cyberdog.net/pages/contact/|title = Contact & Store Opening Hours}}</ref> Stores were previously also located in Manchester (closed in February 2018), Brighton (closed in January 2019) and Basel, Switzerland (closed sometime between 2005 and 2020).<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1090610842939412482|user=BrightonSource|title=Cyberdog is no more. The end of an era, but what era is that? Seemingly recession proof niche shops. #brighton |date=30 January 2019}}</ref> In November 2012, Cyberdog announced the launch of a sister brand 'Futurelovers', selling [[sex toys]] and [[fetish clothing]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

==References== {{Reflist}} * https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/style-bright-things-1164572.html * https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/interiors-space-1999-1072104.html * [https://web.archive.org/web/20130208033317/http://style.mtv.com/2013/02/04/venus-x-these-are-a-few-of-her-favorite-things/]

==External links== *{{Commons category-inline}} *{{Official website|www.cyberdog.net}} *[http://www.camdentownlondon.co.uk/cyberdog Cyberdog on the Camden Town website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080509081835/http://www.camdenguide.co.uk/fashion/cyber.htm Cyberdog on the Camden Guide] *[https://www.instagram.com/cyberdog/ Cyberdog on Instagram] *[https://www.facebook.com/cyberdogofficial Cyberdog on Facebook]

[[Category:Retail companies of the United Kingdom]]