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Celebrate Gay Marriage Equality Buy a Fur For your Loved One

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Celebrate Gay Marriage Equality Buy A Fur for Your Loved One Marc Kaufman Furs Congratulations

Celebrate Gay Marriage Equality has finally arrived. Why not celebrate this passage with a warm, cozy cuddly fur.

Rainbow Men's Furs Coat
Rainbow Men’s Furs Coat

Keep your loved one warm this winter with a magnificent custom designed fur bedspread, fabulous custom designed mink coat or design yourself matching fur coats.

Rainbow Fox Full Length Coat
Rainbow Fox Full Length Coat

Celebrate Gay Marriage on your wedding day is a beautiful culmination of your love story, and treating your spouse like the absolute star they are is paramount. Here are some ways to make your spouse feel cherished and celebrated throughout the entire day:

The Morning of Magic:

  • Breakfast in Bed: Start the day by pampering them. Whip up their favorite breakfast or order room service. Light some candles, put on a playlist of music they love, and create a relaxing atmosphere. Leave a sweet note or card expressing your excitement to spend forever together.
  • Gifts with Meaning: Surprise them with a thoughtful gift that reflects your love story. It could be a piece of jewelry with a special inscription, a framed photo of the two of you, or a handwritten letter expressing your deepest emotions.
  • A Relaxing Ritual: Help them de-stress before the whirlwind of the day begins. Draw them a warm bath with essential oils, offer a massage with calming lotion, or simply sit together and enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging in light conversation.

Getting Ready Together (or with a Twist):

  • Side-by-Side Pampering: If you both enjoy getting ready together, turn it into a spa-like experience. Play upbeat music, get facials or manicures, and help each other with outfit choices.
  • The “We Respect Each Other’s Space” Option: If you both appreciate individual space in the morning, leave sweet notes or gifts hidden around the room to discover. Send encouraging texts or call each other for a quick pep talk.
  • First Look with a Difference: If you’re both comfortable, consider a first look before the ceremony. This can be a private moment for you to express your love and excitement away from the crowd.

The Ceremony: A Celebration of You:

  • Personalize Your Vows: Skip generic vows and write your own from the heart. Share memories, inside jokes, and promises that resonate with your unique bond.
  • Incorporate Special Touches: Include symbolic elements that reflect your personalities or relationship. This could be a unity ceremony, a reading by a loved one, or exchanging personalized tokens instead of rings.
  • Shower Them with Love in Your Eyes: During the ceremony, make eye contact and convey your love through your gaze. A warm smile or a reassuring squeeze of the hand speaks volumes.

The Reception: Let the Fun Begin!

  • Grand Entrance with a Twist: Instead of the traditional grand entrance, consider a more personal approach. You could walk in together, have your wedding party introduce you individually, or choreograph a fun dance entrance.
  • Spotlight Them with a Special Toast: Prepare a heartfelt toast expressing your love and appreciation for your spouse. Share a funny anecdote or a touching memory that exemplifies your bond.
  • The Power of Public Affection: Don’t be shy about showing your love. Dance together, steal a kiss when nobody’s looking, or simply hold hands throughout the night.
  • Make Them Feel Like a Star: Dedicate a song to them during the reception. You could sing it yourself, hire a singer, or simply play their favorite song and make a grand gesture when it comes on.
  • Special Dances: Instead of just the traditional first dance, consider incorporating other dances, like a parent-child dance with your spouse’s parent, or a choreographed dance you learn together.

Remember the Little Things:

  • Throughout the day, check in with them. Make sure they’re feeling comfortable, hydrated, and having a good time. Offer to adjust their outfit, fetch them a drink, or simply ask if they need anything.
  • Leave them sweet notes throughout the day. Tuck a love note in their pocket, leave one on their plate at dinner, or hide one in their room for them to find after the reception.
  • Capture Candid Moments: Hire a photographer who captures candid moments throughout the day. These unposed photos will showcase your genuine love and joy.

Celebrate Gay Marriage Beyond the Wedding Day:

  • The Afterglow: Don’t let the celebration end after the reception. Take a moment to unwind together after the wedding. Order takeout, cuddle on the couch, and reminisce about the day.
  • Write a Thank You Letter: Write a heartfelt thank you letter to your spouse expressing your happiness and gratitude for sharing this special day with you.

Remember:

The most important thing is to Celebrate Gay Marriage focusing on making your spouse feel loved and appreciated throughout the day. Personalize these ideas to reflect your unique relationship and let your love shine through all the details.

Multi Colored Fox Coat
Multi Colored Fox Coat

 

Designer Turquoise Blue and lilac Fill length Mink Coat
Designer Turquoise Blue and lilac Fill length Mink Coat

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Freezing Temperatures in Chicago Spark Dramatic Rise in Online Fur Sales

Freezing Temperatures in Chicago Spark Dramatic Rise in Online Fur Sales

Ice cold weather contributed to many Online Fur Sales, Highs in the Twin Cities have been below freezing every day since Nov. 10, an 11-day stretch. This rivals the longest November subfreezing streaks on record there. The high on Nov. 17 was only 15 degrees, which is colder than their climatologically coldest average highs in January (23 degrees).

According to the National Weather Service, Chicago tied the record for longest stretch of subfreezing daily high temperatures, with seven days, for the month of November and set a record for consecutive hours below freezing for November with 180 hours.

Blue Fox Coat
Blue Fox Coat

Other Cold Notables:

Online Fur Sales Surging, Missouri set a record low for the month of November on Tuesday with a low temperature of 6 degrees.

Casper, Wyoming, dipped to -27 at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night, shattering their all-time November record low of -21 on Nov. 23, 1985 (records date to 1939). The temperature stayed at -27 at midnight Thursday, making it the new record low for Nov. 13 as well. Previously, the soonest Casper plunged to -27 was on Dec. 5, 1972.

Denver’s high of 6 on Nov. 12 was the coldest daily high so early in the season. Only three other November days had daily high temperatures colder in Denver, dating to 1872. Early Thursday morning, Denver chalked up a bone-chilling -14 degrees, easily the coldest temperature so early in the season.

Furs remain the warmest material known to man. Stay safe this Winter: bundle up in a fur garment from Marc Kaufman Furs! We ship anywhere in the country, including those places hit hardest by this arctic surge.

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Men's Chinchilla Bomber Jacket
Men’s Chinchilla Bomber Jacket

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With over 2000 quality Online Fur Sales furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World, the possibilities are limitless! Most of our fur garments are one of a kind. Each and every fur was hand crafted and carefully designed.

Mink is a great choice for a blend of style and weather-resistance.

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You don’t need to wait for Online Fur Sales to buy a fur, Marc Kaufman Furs always maintains the very best pricing. Get in touch today to hear more about the multiple layaway and financing options offered at Marc Kaufman Furs.

White Mink Stroller
White Mink Stroller

World renowned for our luxurious furs and craftsmanship, our fur coats are worn by socialites, celebrities, hip hop artists as well as people of all walks of life that want to be warm and look beautiful.

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Marc Kaufman Furs in New York City, NY ships your fur purchases and rentals to wherever you may be: Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Philadelphia, Taos, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Park City, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Montana, Aspen, Colorado, Missouri, Anchorage, Alaska, Moscow, Russia, London, UK, England, Seoul, South Korea, Geneva, Gstaad, Lausanne, Zurich, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, Chamonix, France, Austria, Italy, Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, Toronto, Whistler, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Oslo, Norway, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Singapore; to all 50 States, and just about anywhere else in the World! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World.

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Designer Fur Coats NYC Fur Jackets Sales Booming

Designer Fur Coats NYC

Designer Fur Coats NYC are booming after swing from fashion faux pas to catwalk favorite

Figures show farmers stepping up production to meet soaring demand for mink, sable, fox and ferret pelts

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Buyers and sellers trade animal fur pelts at a fashion fair in Hong Kong. Photograph: Alex Hofford/EPA 

They are not alone in falling off the anti-fur wagon. Figures from the International Fur Federation show that the industry is enjoying another year of considerable growth. The demand for mink, sable, fox, and ferret has soared, and farmers have stepped up production.

In 2013/14, 87.2m mink pelts produced around the world, worth a total of £2.2bn, with 35m produced by China alone.

China also remains one of the biggest producers of fox pelt, and together with Finland, 91% of the 7.8m fox furs produced globally.

The figures – the first to show a breakdown of different pelts – follow on from research by the IFF last year, which valued the global fur trade at more than £26bn.

On the British catwalks last year, more than 60% of shows featured designer fur coats, and at New York fashion week, the figure topped 70%. While luxury labels such as Fendi have a long history of featuring real furs in their shows, fur is increasingly being used by newer brands as well. In New York, the up-and-coming label Cushnie Et Ochs said fur was its favorite material, adding that it was “not ashamed.”

Fashion Designers

This month Karl Largerfeld said he would be putting on a select “couture fur” show to mark his 50th anniversary of working for Fendi. “For me, fur is Fendi, and Fendi is fur, fun furs,” he said. “Fendi is my Italian version of creativity. The Fendi Haute fourrure fashion show is the opportunity to stage the royal furs of furs.”

He told the New York Times: “For me, as long as people eat meat and wear leather, I don’t get the message. It’s effortless to say no fur, no fur, no fur, but it’s an industry. Who will pay for all the people’s unemployment if you suppress the fur’s industry?”

Celebrities in Fur

In the 80s, it was a fashion faux pas to step out in fur, but today’s celebrities seen. Rihanna and Rita Ora recently pictured in real mink coats. Kim Kardashian dressed her one-year-old daughter North West in what thought to be a $3,500 (£2,300) crystal fox fur coat.

Rita Ora Fur Coat
Rita Ora Silver Coat
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Rhianna Yellow fur dress

Lady Gaga made a Naomi Campbell-Esque turnabout on the issue. Initially they denounced fur. 

Naomi Campbell in Magnificent Blackglama Mink Coat Sable Fur Collar
Naomi Campbell in Magnificent Blackglama Mink Coat Sable Fur Collar

 Lady Gaga Reigning Fur Queen

Lady Gaga Reigning Fur QueenMark Oaten, CEO of the International Fur Federation, said he was unsurprised by the growth in production as the taboo around wearing real fur was fading into irrelevance. “We knew from the catwalks that fur is certainly being used much more by designers and from some of the retail figures, which can be patchy and difficult, that the sales are going strong,” he said. “So, with this increase in demand, farmers are deciding to invest more in fur farms and increase production.”

“Designers appear to be embracing it. Customers appear to be embracing it again.  We certainly find the younger generation have less of an issue with fur than the younger generation of the 1980s,” he said.

We’ve seen a change in patterns of the kind of consumers in Asia. Six months ago, I would have said Beijing and Shanghai are scorching markets, but now we are seeing a shift away to the second- and third-tier cities in China. We’ve also seen an enormous increase in America because fur has had an incredibly busy runway, and it has also been extraordinarily cold.”

Fur Industry Strong Globally

In the UK, members of the British Fur Trade Association reported a 20% increase in sales last year. The association’s chief executive, Mike Moser, said the growth driven as much by younger generations as by foreign millionaires.

“It’s hot stuff because fur is used in a fun way in fashion now,” he said. “It’s more accessible for young people because of the increase of fur trims on coats and fur accessories.

“The BFTA runs an annual competition for design students using fur, and this year we’ve seen a 50% increase in the number of students taking art. They want to use fur in their designs, which proves there such a strong interest in the younger generation.”

While the fur industry in countries such as Canada, the US, and Europe remain heavily regulated. China, which is much more lax about animals’ welfare not as careful. Oaten conceded it was a concern for the IFF and said cleaning up the Chinese fur trade remained a priority.

“Obviously, with so much mink coming from China, one of my big priorities is to make sure that they understand what the requirements are for welfare,” he said. “I was in China a couple of weeks ago meeting with government officials. They have already adopted the Council of Europe guidelines on welfare, and we’ve had a long dialogue with them to implement even stronger welfare protocols. The difficulty does still lie in ensuring these regulations enforced in such a large country.”

Oaten said he was a personal fan of pelts. “I use a lot of fur for interiors,” he said. “Though I’ve not yet found a fur coat that suits me.”

Sales for fur jackets and coat selling strong.

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Weather breaks for Fur New York City Sales

Fur New York City

26 Jan 2015, Manhattan, Fur New York City, New York State, USA — Snow covered Central Park pond during winter with the midtown Manhattan skyline in the backdrop at dusk, New York City. — Image by © Marcaux/Ocean/Corbis

Fur New York City, sales have begun.

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 January 2025,  Fur New York City, has arrived with little fanfare on the weather front. After sustaining spring-like temperatures for the balance of fall and the start of winter, the big chill has arrived in New York City! Marc Kaufman Furs is ready with a fresh inventory of assorted furs to keep the fur lover warm and cozy for the winter.Kaufmanfurs.com online is also up and running with exciting fur fashions for the discerning fur lover. Facebook.com/marckaufmanfurs will keep you posted on new and upcoming changes in our inventory and sales programs. Instagram.com/marc_kaufman_furs_nyc is our social media site featuring exciting excerpts from our photo and video shoots performed regularly.

 

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Amazing Red Fox Fur Stroller Cross Cut Hood marc Kaufman furs NYC Fur Store

Best Furs

 Marc Kaufman Furs has it in varied styles and colors of Fox jackets, lynx coats, minks strollers, sable jackets. We service men women and limited styles for children. 

The Kaufman’s furs have a complete array of fur fashion offerings as well. Fur accessories such as fur hats, fur scarves, and fur earmuffs are also in stock to keep our fur lovers warm from head to toe.

 2019 promises to be an exciting one for our fur lovers. Marc Kaufman furs has several unique designer fur coats in a limited edition this year for men. These fur coats are amazing tapestry creations that look outstanding. Images of some of these coats will be available to preview on Kaufmanfurs.com, Facebook.com/marckaufmanfurs, and Instagram.com/marc_kaufman_furs_nyc. 

Marc Kaufman Furs of NY, A name you can trust since 1870. Manufacturing the finest mink, sable, chinchilla, fox fur coats and jackets.

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Amazing Mink Jackets

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Amazing Mink Jackets

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Long Hooded Mink Jackets, exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC

Amazing Mink Jackets have such beautiful texture. They possess a surreal softness, yet they hold up under the worst of chills. This is the reason why mania exists! Fur coats are the ultimate in warmth, for sure. Minks take comfort to the next level in the fur enclosure of the body.

Hooded Whiskey-colored Sculptured Mink Jacket, now on Clearance from Marc Kaufman Furs NYC For a limited time -- only $595 --
Hooded Whiskey-colored Sculptured Mink Jackets

Mink jackets come in a variety of styles and colors. The best minks are custom designed, such as those created by Marc Kaufman Furs. Marc Kaufman Furs is the leader in high end, creative design for fur coats. These fur coats are an absolute specialty for this fur designer of note. Marc Kaufman Furs Online is the best selling online site for the very best in mink coats and assorted furs. The customer/fanbase at Marc Kaufman Facebook is a living testimonial to the Marc Kaufman Fur brand’s supremacy.

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Reversible Ranch Mink jackets from Marc Kaufman Furs

Mink coats are a joy and a practical treasure to possess. Feel free to review the social site at Marc Kaufman Furs on Instagram. You will be amazed at the quality and variety of the Marc Kaufman brand of fur coats. Let Marc Kaufman Furs be your gateway to Mink mania.

 

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Coyote Fur Fashion Demand

Coyote Fur Fashion

Coyote Furs In Demand

Call Of The Wild

Coyote Fur Fashion
Coyote Fur Fashion

Coyote fur Fashion is all the rage in the winter of 2019. The resurgence and primary focus on coyote fur is seismic in scope. The lure of the luxurious, light bending pelts is entirely understandable, and practical. Coyote fur is full and voluminous. They are some of the warmest furs you could ever imagine in the coldest of climates. The way light (natural and humanmade) dances upon the surface of the fur is wondrous. Coyote fur is an automatic head-turner in terms of fashion appeal. The demand for coyote fur shows no sign of ebbing anytime soon.

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/28/coyote-fur-demand-canada-goose-coats/

Canadian Coyote Connection

Coyote Fur Fashion
Coyote Fur Fashion

The Canadian fur industry is a direct tie-in to the resurgent interest in Coyote Furs. The Canadian Goose Company manufactures parkas for global consumption. The parkas are in high demand because of their fashion/functionality. The addition of coyote fur-lined trim and interior lining has put several parkas from several manufacturing companies over the top. The fashionable appeal, while lending a real sense of warmth from cold to frigid temperatures, works for consumers. The Coyote fur trim makes an ordinary parka a conversation piece. Fashion gave to coyote fur inclusion in other outerwear styles.

https://www.tampabay.com/nation-world/popular-parkas-increasing-demand-of-coyote-fur-20190302/

https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/02/28/coyote-fur-big-demand-thanks-popular-parkas/3014083002/

Fit For Fashion

Coyote Fur Fashion
Coyote Fur Fashion

The latest outerwear fashion trend is a reconstruction(also known as a remodel). The specific direction is to add fur trim to collars and cuffs and hoods of predesigned outerwear. Coyote fur is generally the fur of choice in such remodel scenarios. Production of outerwear featuring coyote fur trim and or lining has increased exponentially. You can now find leather and cloth outerwear coats and jackets with coyote fur trim. The trend towards real fur once again shows the overall viability of furs.

https://www.truthaboutfur.com/blog/5-reasons-petas-canada-goose-campaign-wrong/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2018/06/17/why-canada-goose-will-continue-to-be-the-proverbial-goose-that-lays-golden-eggs/

Marc Kaufman Furs; Ahead of The Curve

Joe Namth Marc Kaufman Furs
Joe Namath Marc Kaufman Furs Coyote Fur fashion

The National Football League held Super bowl 49 in New York City. It was one of the very few times that such an event was held in a cold-weather arena. The temperatures were bone-chilling. Former Jet quarterback, Joe Namath was to make the coin toss for the game. This coin toss was to occur before the start of the game to determine which of the two teams would receive the football first. Roughly one hundred million viewers worldwide watched this spectacle.

Joe Namath had a unique fur jacket made for the game to combat the chilling temperatures that night. You guessed it. The fur jacket was made of coyote fur. The furrier called upon to design it; Marc Kaufman Furs, of course.

Marc Kaufman Furs has been at the forefront of fur design and production globally for nearly 150 years spanning three centuries. They are a multi-generational furrier group. Marc Kaufman Furs is also the oldest known furrier in the United States of America. They have serviced thousands of customers worldwide, designing all manner of fur coats and accessories.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2014/02/03/joe-namath-wore-a-fur-coat-to-the-super-bowl-of-course/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d53fa507c65b

When next in New York City, stop into the Marc Kaufman Furs flagship showroom at 212 west 30th street. Their online sales store is available 365 days a year around the clock. Let Marc Kaufman Furs supply all of your fur needs. By the way, Coyote fur is one of their specialties.

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Choose Fur to Help The Environment

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Choose fur to help the environment

Choose a fur to help the environment as a practical solution to cold weather still goes on in the traditional way in some areas. To this day indigenous people such as the Inuit still make coats and protective clothing from fur as it is the only practical way to keep warm when the temperatures are way past zero. These handmade fur garments are precious and are often handed down to the next generation.

Wearing fur is one of the most traditional materials for human clothing ever devised! Warm, resilient and easy obtainable, our cavemen ancestors made clothes from the animals they killed for their food, and they wore their furs and pelts in order to keep warm over winter.

Lippi Cat Jacket Golden Sable Trim

Lippi Cat Jacket Golden Sable Trim

Fur Coats Today

Fast forward a few thousand years and we are still wearing fur. And although today’s fur coats have moved on from being solely practical solutions to the cold, ago they still have the same benefits to the wearer.

If you are looking for clothing that signifies style and sophistication, wearing fur is the ultimate in luxury and will always make you feel good and look stunning whatever the climate.

In addition, you can be happy in the knowledge that wearing fur is fantastically good for the planet.

So why is wearing fur so good for the environment? Let’s take a look.

Fur Trends
Trendy Furs

First up, fur is a natural material so it breaks down and biodegrades naturally in the environment. If you were to dig a hole and bury your fur coat in the ground, it would biodegrade naturally over the next few years until there were nothing left apart from tiny vestiges of the fur and more likely just a few cotton shreds and buttons.

The American Fur Trade carried out an experiment to check this out. They buried a piece of faux fur made from a synthetic plastic material, alongside a piece of real fur.

After a year they dug the pieces up to check out their condition. The faux fur was fully intact and although there were roots growing through, it looked in much the same state as when buried. By contract the real fur had practically rotted away in a year and it is estimated that nothing at all will be left at the end of the five years duration of the experiment.

Micro plastics are killing the planet!

horizontal green fox jacket
horizontal green fox jacket

One of the most damaging materials in the world today is plastic. Plastic does not rot, it just breaks down into tiny particles called micro plastics and these penetrate the soil, the water supply, the oceans, our food and our animal feed. Micro plastics are any piece of plastic that measures less than five millimetres.

Scientists have estimated plastic has a lifespan of between 450 – 1000 years. It is poisoning the oceans – killing millions of sea animals each year.

Every year in the USA thousands of tons of plastic of all types are added to landfill. Clothing and textiles make up a sizeable proportion of this waste. The US alone sends around 21 billions of pounds of textile waste to landfill each year.

Fur is not a throwaway item

Although fur does not damage the environment, fur coats rarely end up as rubbish or are sent to landfill. Each fur coat is unique, precious and expensive so these beautiful pieces of clothing are rarely thrown away.

Your fur coat can last for generations with proper care and if you ever decide to sell, it will always keep its value. Vintage fur coats that date from the 1920s can be repurposed but in many cases will still look good 100 years on.

A fur coat manufactured today will last you a life time and beyond if you look after it. This can only be good news for our planet.

We are all trying to reduce our carbon footprints and to buy fewer clothing items and because fur is the ultimate luxury material you are unlikely to throw it away after a year.

The same cannot be said when buying cheap clothes , manufactured in the developing world, shipped to the USA and discarded after only a couple of uses.

But isn’t wearing fur cruel to animals?

You may have concerns about animal welfare used to produce fur and you may worry that fur coats are not strictly ethical.

If you do feel like this, how do you feel about eating meat or using leather? The sad fact is that humans do exploit and use animal products with everything from milk production, eggs to buying a pair of leather shoes or leather coat. The answer is to improve conditions for all animals regardless of whether they are used for a meal or as clothing.

Pink Mink Vest
Pink Mink Vest

The bottom line …

A fur coat is designed for longevity. It does not damage the environment and unlike most other textiles does not add plastic waste to our already garbage filled planet. This indirectly helps our whole planet including animals, plant life and insects.

It may sound counter intuitive but if you do want to help our planet without compromising on style and luxury, a fur coat ticks all the right boxes!

 

 

 

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3 Things to Consider When Buying a Real Fur Coat

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3 Things to Consider When Buying a Real Fur Coat

Buying a Real Fur Coat for winters since its just around the corner, which means that it is time for you to update your wardrobe. There’s no point in wearing layers of sweaters when you can wear a stylish fur coat. You don’t have to give up style for comfort. To revamp your look this winter, you need to invest in a high-quality fur coat. Nothing is better than fur to keep you warm while also making you look trendy and chic. Fur has the ability to accentuate the appeal of any outfit.

The market is full of fake fur coats that look quite promising, which is why it is a daunting task to spot a real fur coat from a fake one. A real fur coat is an expensive purchase, and you don’t want to end up wasting your hard-earned money on a faux fur coat. Hence, it is important to know the key differences between the two. Whether you’re buying your first fur coat or buying one to add to your fur coat collection, here are three things you should consider:

Check if the Fur Coat is Real or Fake

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It is quite obvious that the first thing you need to consider is if the fur coat is real or fake. People who are unable to tell the difference can be easily deceived into buying a fake fur coat for the price of a real one. If you’re one of those people, there’s no need to worry, because there are many ways you can tell a real fur coat from a faux fur coat:

 

  • You can do a quick touch test. Just touch the fur and observe how the texture feels. The real fur is extremely soft while a fake one isn’t. The texture is the first thing that will give it away.

 

  • Look for labels inside the coat to ensure that you’re buying from a reputable and reliable brand. Most of the times, the authenticity of the fur is indicated on the label inside the coat. Read what’s written in there.

 

  • Burn test is one of the simple ways to check the quality of fur. Take a few strands of hair/fur from the coat and light them on fire. If the burning smell of the fur is similar to the burning smell of human hair, it is probably real fur. On the other hand, if it smells like you’re burning plastic, it is definitely fake fur. However, you should ask for the staff’s permission before trying this at a store.

 

  • Check underneath the lining of the fur. Most coats have zippers, so you can easily check on the inside. In case there are no zippers, you need to cut out a hole in the lining so you can touch the inside of the coat. If the coat is made from animal pelts and not acrylic, you will feel a smooth suede.

 

Find the Fur that Suits your Style

 

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Once you have decided to invest your money in a stylish, original fur coat, it’s time for you to figure out which type of fur fits your personality or style. Another thing to consider is your budget while deciding the type of fur you want to buy. Let’s quickly review some of the different types of fur available:

Mink:  Mink is the highest-selling fur, with the best pieces being lightweight, soft and shiny. They come in striking shades of chocolate brown. However, they can also be dyed to a different color.

Raccoon: This type of fur is highly durable that consists of wooly underfur. The natural color of this fur is black or grey, but like mink fur, it can also be dyed.

Sable: Sable is the most expensive fur in the market. This type of fur is known for its warmth and silkiness. It comes in shades of golden, reddish-brown and dark brown.

Russian Barguzin Sable
Russian Barguzin Sable

Beaver: Beaver fur is one of the warmest furs. This type of fur has an extremely dense underfur. It can be dyed and sheared.

Chinchilla: Chinchilla is one of the softest and most delicate furs. It comes in natural shades of black, grey, and white. It is commonly dyed to change its color.

Goat: Goat fur is soft and shiny. This type of fur is often stenciled or printed with some pattern. Goat fur comes in different forms: short and thick or long and straight.

Fox: This type of fur depends on the type of specie the fur is coming from. It can be thick and soft or dense and spikey. Different types of goat fur are silver fox, arctic fox, shadow fox and so on.

 

DYED SKY BLUE FOX JACKET
DYED SKY BLUE FOX JACKET

Pick your Choice: Pieced Fur Coat or Full Pelts Fur

Now that you have decided the type of fur you want to buy, you need to choose if you want your fur coat made from full pelts or pieces.

Full Skins vs Pieces

Fur coats made from full skins are of higher quality and cost relatively more than fur coats made of pieces. A full pelt fur coat comprises pelt from the back and belly of the animal while a pieced pelt fur coat is made from pieces of pelt from parts, like paws, and tails, sewn together. A fur coat made from pieced pelts is asymmetrical as compared to a fur coat made from full pelts, because the former is stitched together that creates many seams.

However, if the furrier knows his way around, they can create a beautiful and attractive pieced coat that will cost way cheaper than a full pelt fur coat.

Real fur can transform your look completely and make you appear more attractive and classy. You just need to be cautious while buying a fur coat so that you don’t get fooled into buying a faux fur coat. However, when you finally make your fur coat purchase, take good care of it and store according to the instructions provided, to improve its durability.