We at Sun Valley Alpaca Co. are major dog lovers! Trust me when I say that, we are obsessed. I seriously am in danger of following more dogs on Instagram than humans-- and I'm not even ashamed! They're cuter and more lovable than most humans anyway. Around this time of year, I always enjoy seeing dogs out on the town making a fashion statement. Are you really surprised that I'm a big fan of the dog sweater? Stumbling across these photos on Pinterest made me realize that matching your outfi …

Alpaca is totally the new cashmere. People who had never given alpaca a thought just a year ago are noticing its growing popularity, as the fiber starts popping up on more and more fabric content labels. Most of these products reveal just small percentages of alpaca, but demonstrate designers' and retailers' desire to advertise alpaca content and include the word in their product names. This practice mimics the fashion industry's love affair with cashmere in past decades, with sweaters and ac …

With all the talk about spring trends surrounding the current Fashion Week season, it's easy to forget that we're about to enter Fall. We think it's time to shift our focus to fall trends! And this year we at Sun Valley Alpaca Co. are especially excited for our favorite season because everyone is talking about piling on the knits. This fall and winter, sweaters are going to be BIG, literally. If you don't take our word for it, check out this recent article in the Wall Street Journal.Earlier …