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Choose fur to help the environment

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Choose fur to help the environment

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.

Wearing furs 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.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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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Hustlers Movie Strip Clubs JLo Furs

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Hustlers Strip Club Fashion

Jennifer Lopez struts onto the main stage of a cavernous strip club in “Hustlers” to the blaring tune of Fiona Apple’s late ‘90s anthem “Criminal”—the first line of which, “I’ve been a bad, bad girl,” suggests the knowing, playful tease to come.

Lusty men in musty suits immediately begin throwing money at her legendary derriere—not Lopez’s, exactly, but that of the veteran exotic dancer she portrays, the impeccably preserved Ramona. Still, it’s hard to discern completely between Lopez the superstar and the larger-than-life character she plays in “Hustlers,” and that’s part of the pleasure of watching this career-best performance from the multi-talented multi-hyphenate. We know this figure—we see the swagger, the magnetism, the incandescent ability to work an audience. Jennifer Lopez repurposed and repackaged all her well-honed skills here as a reminder that she is naturally gifted actress before she was known as JLo.

JLo Furs

JLo Lynx Coat

JLO Lynx Coat Constance Wu Hustlers Strip Club

JLo’s gift for fashion is apparent in the film. She is gifting the most beautiful lynx coat to her friend Constance Wu. Jennifer wore many furs in the movie, but she sports this beautiful Golden Island Fox Coat on our power move. She shows who the boss is during a segment of this film.

JLO Jennifer Lopez Golden Island Fox Coat

JLO Jennifer Lopez Golden Island Fox Coat

History of Hustlers Movie

On June 11, 2014, four women and one man indicted for allegedly drugging men and charging thousands of dollars on their credit cards at New York City clubs. Five years later, one of those women — Roselyn “Rosie” Keo, considered one of the scheme’s two ringleaders — posed for photographers at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Keo, who was sentenced to five years probation in 2016, was in Toronto to watch her own story play out onscreen in Hustlers, a new movie from writer-director Lorene Scafaria, which premiered at the festival on Sept. 7 and hits theaters nationwide Sept. 13.

Hustlers is based on Jessica Pressler’s December 2015 New York magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores Strip Club,” for which the journalist interviewed both Keo and the scheme’s other leader, Samantha Foxx (née Barbash; This story will refer to her as Barbash since that is the name she went by at the time and the name listed in court documents). The women recounted a deep friendship that turned to sisterhood which then turned dark.

Canadian Lynx Coat as Seen in Hustlers Movie JLO

Canadian Lynx Coat as Seen in Hustlers Movie JLO

Hustlers Story

Scafaria read Pressler’s article, the filmmaker tells TIME, she “found it to be a fascinating friendship story at its core.” She says she knew that if she were to adapt this story for the screen, it had to come from Pressler’s article, rather than court documents and tabloids. This way, a character based on Pressler could serve as a stand-in for the viewer, allowing the audience to empathize with the characters. “I thought that Jessica and Rosie’s relationship was incredibly interesting — the relationship between a storyteller and their subject,” Scafaria says.

Some details of what the Special Narcotics Prosecutor called “repugnant scheme” altered for the film. Scafaria set out to be faithful to the story Pressler wrote, even cutting out the movie’s sound at one point when a recorder used by the movie’s reporter (who is based on Pressler and played by Julia Stiles) is flipped off. She changed the names of the leading women: Roselyn Keo becomes Destiny, played by Constance Wu; Jennifer Lopez’s character, Ramona, is inspired by Barbash. Her business partners, Karina Pascucci and Marsi Rosen, are loosely translated into Annabelle (Lili Reinhart) and Mercedes (Keke Palmer). Cardi B, Lizzo, and a male R&B star (whose identity is best left to viewers to learn upon watching the film) make appearances in the movie, too.

“The responsibility to the truth and what happened,” Scafaria says, “and it’s not a black and white story, after all.”

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Luxury Shopping On the Rise

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Shopping on The Rise

Luxury Shopping will be on the rise after this long and unwanted Pandemic. People are working from their homes and still make their money. Working on the computer all day increases the need to shop and surf the internet for extraordinary things.

Once the rules and regulations become relaxed from the Corona Virus, The need to get out and socialize is very apparent. Restaurants will open, Theatres will be operational, and parties will start-up in a big way.

Pink Fox Coat

Marc Kaufman Furs Pink Fox Coat

Need to Shop

The need to go Luxury Shopping will be the first on your list, right after going to your favorite hair and nail salon.

People have been saving their money, and if they were unemployed, that extra $600 per week stimulus money gave them disposal cash.

It will not happen overnight; the turn towards luxury goods will increase slowly. Then the momentum build up. The public has separated so long, and People need to show that they are ok and made it through these tough times.

Online Businesses

Online businesses capitalized, and new companies created. During
this long unwanted time off, online sales boomed. Computers, Food services, Luxury Clothing, and Accessories did very well during these tough times.

The start of luxury shopping online shopping has made it exponentially more comfortable for us to shop. With hundreds of retailers just a click away, shopping online became easy. Leaving the comfort of your house is no longer a necessity to have access to luxury brands.

Fendi, Supreme, Gucci, Tom Ford, and Prada, as well as streetwear staples like Junya Watanabe, Off-White, and AMIRI feared well during this crisis.

However, with the great variety of choice available to us, also comes a significant variation in quality. To prevent you from sifting through endless Google shopping results or resorting to the same tried and tested sites, we’ve put together the 19 top luxury shopping sites for designer goods, streetwear, one-off collaborations, and ready-to-wear looks.

Luxury customers do not mind shelling out for full-price items if it offers long-term value or perceived as an investment piece. They’re also driven less by sales, discounts, and practicality and more by emotions, promotional incentives, and a flight to investment pieces, from Hermes accessories and Bulgari jewelry to everyday wardrobe staples like jeans.

Shopping Report

According to the report, 72% of customers are willing to pay more for high quality wardrobe. Items as women opt for “a quality piece that will endure.” Shoppers are paying special attention to staple items like quality boots, winter coats and denim.

Nearly 40% say shelling out extra for such items pay off in the long term when considering cost-per-wear ratio. Additionally, 13% plan to eventually resell the item while 12% hope to pass it to their offspring one day. (Forbes Magazine 4/30/2020).

U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses, flattened the economy and paralyzed consumers during the previous two months.
The Commerce Department’s report Tuesday showed that retail sales have retraced some of the record-setting month-to-month plunges of March (8.3%) and April (14.7%) as businesses have increasingly reopened. Still, the pandemic’s damage to retail sales remains severe, with purchases still down 6.1% from a year ago.

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5 Luxury Gifts for Women

Incredible Luxury Gifts for Women

The following are some mouth-watering surprises if you’re looking for that special luxury gifts for that extraordinary woman in your life. Any woman would love to receive any of the following surprises.

This list of high-end gifts is not for everybody. The following is very costly and limited to a very high-end particular woman. She will be the envy of all of her friends.

1. Magnificent Penthouse in NYC

Nothing can be more impressive then owning your very own luxury Penthouse in NYC. You look out your window to view the beautiful City of NYC from a bird’s eye view. Her eyes will be wide open with glee as she walks into her new palace.

NYC Penthouse

Best Luxury Gift for Women Penthouse NYC

2. Mercedes Benz Luxury Convertible

Driving for her will be a Breeze. She will love letting her hair blow in the wind as she shows off her new ride. Mercedes, Luxury at it’s finest.

Perfect Luxury Gift

Luxury Gift for Her Nothing Sexier then Driving a Convertible

3.  Hermes Leather Bag

Best Luxury Gift Woman

Hermes Pocketbook Perfect Gift for Her, She will always Cherish

Women and fashion go together. High fashion brings it to a whole new level. Girls for Lunch will be a new level for Her.

4. Belly Lynx Coat by Marc Kaufman furs NYC

Belly Lynx Stroller

Belly Lynx Fur Stroller She Will Love It!

On a cold winter day, it’s nice to know your luxury gift will be well appreciated. This fur coat is the height of luxury, and it doesn’t get any better. Perfect for a day of shopping, become a VIP at Bergdorf, a welcomed guest a Fendi or a warm hello from Hermes.

5. The Black American Express Card

Black American Express card

Black American Express Card

This Black American is a Woman’s dream. With this card, she can put a deposit on that penthouse, buy the Mercedes luxury Convertible, pay for that Hermes bag or Purchase that Belly Lynx Coat from Marc Kaufman Furs of NY.

 

 

 

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Do I Need To Cold Storage Shearling?

Cold Storage Shearling Coats

It is necessary to Cold Storage shearling coats or jackets during the summer months.  Since shearling comes from the hide of an animal, maintenance will be required.

Fur Coat Fur Accessory Cold Storage Marc Kaufman Furs

Fur Coat Fur Accessory Cold Storage Marc Kaufman Furs

We suggest a professional fur cleaning once a year to add many years of life to your shearling fur purchase.

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Professional Fur Cleaning

A sheepskin or shearling coat is a durable yet classic addition to any wardrobe. A popular choice for cold-weather garb since the earliest days of man, sheepskin is a favored material for the excellent insulating ability of its wool and its supple suede exterior.

Although they typically are sold for prices over a thousand dollars, an authentic shearling garment will maintain its supple luxuriousness and warmth for decades with proper care. Here are five tips for making sure your sheepskin lasts through the ages.

Fur Storage

1. Proper Storage – One of the most damaging things you can do to your shearling coat is to store it in a closet at home. During the warm summer months, the closets in your home heat up, causing the sheepskin to soften and deform around the hanger. Imagine the horror when you go to find your winter coat and find nothing but a dried out, deformed, moth-ridden piece of leather.

Luckily, this can be avoided by choosing appropriate storage. Unless you have a temperature and humidity-controlled closet at home, store your men’s furs with a professional furrier. Cold storage will keep your fur at the optimal temperature and humidity. This ensure it maintains its supple quality and is safe from pets like moths, mold, and mildew.

Fur Cleaning

2. Annual Cleaning – Apart from storing your coat, submitting it for annual maintenance is one of the best things you can do to maintain its quality. Keep in mind that most sheepskin coats are not machine washable. Instead, it would be best if you took your coat to a furrier or professional leather and suede cleaner for exceptional cleaning.

Fur Maintenance

3. Wear Tips – With a proper maintenance and storage plan in place, all that is left is to follow a few critical guidelines for wearing your sheepskin. Avoid sitting on the fur jacket in a way that could cause permanent wrinkles. Don’t pack your sheepskin in suitcases, stuffed closets or drawers, or getting bunched up.

When not wearing the coat, let it hang freely in a dry closet with plenty of air circulation. Use a garment bag to transport it and avoid wire hangers at all costs.

We specialize in Cold Storage. The also clean Shearlings,  fur rugs, fur blankets and fur throws.

We specialize in cleaning smoke damaged fur. Fur cleaning moth damaged can be challenging for some, not us.

It is necessary to cold storage shearling.

 

 

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Exclusive Gift for Women

Exclusive Gift for Women

Finding the right gift for that special exclusive gift for women is not easy.  This blog was created to give you some ideas.

The Louis Vuitton Bag has been around since 1854. LV has a distinct style and know for its unmatched quality. This great pocketbook is a perfect gift for that special lady in your life.

LV City Steamer Pocketbook

Louis Vuitton City Steamer Pocketbook

 

Any woman would love the sex appeal of a new Jaguar Convertible. Red is the color of love.

Jaguar F Type Convertible

Jaguar F Type Convertible

 

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. There is nothing to say when she receives a diamond necklace from Harry Winston Jewelers.

 

Harry Winston Jewelers

Harry Winston Jewelers

 

Women love the feel of Russian Sable. The warmth on cold winter days, the fashion, and arriving in style. Marc Kaufman Furs, a name you can trust since 1870.

Russian Sable Fur Stroller

                  Russian Sable Fur Stroller

The perfect luxury vacation is am exclusive gift for women you love. Take her away and spend quality time with her, that’s what she wants. The Hotel President Wilson, in Geneva, Switzerland, will be the perfect luxury getaway.

 

Hotel President Wilson, Luxury Collection- Geneva

Hotel President Wilson, Luxury Collection- Geneva

If your lady enjoys pampering, The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental of NY is the perfect place. Let her relax with a fabulous massage, a facial, and a dip on a beautiful pool.

 

The Marc Kaufman Fur Family has been designing quality fur coats for women and men since 1870. We have a large selection of designer fur coats and fur jackets at wholesale pricing. Full-length designer coats, designer mink coats, fur jackets, fox coats, fox jackets, sable coats, and sable strollers.

Fur Maintenance

We specialize in fur storage, fur cleaning, repairs, and remodeling. For the softest in furs, we have the most beautiful Chinchilla trimmed mink coats, chinchilla coats, chinchilla jackets, lynx coats.
Enjoy your shopping experience at Marc Kaufman Furs, NYC. The Best Place to Shop in New York City for Furs.

Visit us to explore over 1000 varieties of best Furs in New York City.

Address:
212 West 30th St. NYC, NY, 10001

Custom Support & Sales:
+1-212-563-3877

Store Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm
Sat 10am – 5pm, Sunday Closed.

Email Address:
marckaufmanfursnyc@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Spring Fur Storage Fur Cleaning

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Fur Storage and Fur Cleaning

Springtime Means Fur Maintenance

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Marc Kaufman Fur Storage and Fur Cleaning

Spring fur storage and fur cleaning is upon us. The maintenance of your beloved fur essentials is essential in the warm months of the year. There are still many fur owners who are not conscious of the need for fur coat cold storage and fur cleaning.

The substantial utilization of your fur garments in the cold months of winter necessitates a thorough cleanup in spring. This should be followed by having your furs stored away in a cold storage facility during the year’s warm/hot months.

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-care-for-natural-fur-coats-2147269

 

The Fur Cleaning process

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Expert Fur Cleaning Marc Kaufman Furs

Fur coat cleanings should be executed by fur experts(furriers), not a regular dry cleaning service. Fur is a very involved process that requires knowledge of the fur pelts and their condition. There are a few options a skilled furrier would utilize to clean a fur coat. This is dependent, again, on the health and type of fur the jacket is constructed from. You have to be careful when selecting a furrier to clean your fur essentials.

https://www.furcare.org/fur-cleaning-explained/

Biodegradable Fur Cleaning Solutions

Biodegradable Fur Cleaning Solutions

Cold Storage

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Cold storage is necessary to preserve the life of your fur coat or fur accessory. The warm months of the year serve to damage the skins(fur) of the fur coat. Warm temperatures dry out the fur skins.

Not cold storing your fur, subsequently makes the fur skin brittle and hard. This leads to ripping and tearing of the fur coat.

As a general rule, you should store your fur coats in a facility that is a constant temperature range below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity should range between 45 and 55 percent.

https://www.nytimes.com/1978/05/03/archives/hot-weather-means-cold-storage-for-fur-fur-storage-tips.html

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Marc Kaufman Furs has provided fur cleaning and fur cold storage for nearly 150 years. Kaufman’s are the oldest furrier in the United States of America. They have serviced thousands of fur clients in need of fur coat cleaning and cold storage.

We offer fur coat picked up and delivery service.

The one time cost for the calendar year will be 45 dollars if you drop off the coat yourself at their flagship location in New York City. Again, this small cost would cover cold storage for your coat from the time of drop off through to December 31st of that year.

Fur cleanings start at 55 dollars for all fur that is not shearling. Shearling coats cleaned for a cost starting at 80 dollars. Visit Marc Kaufman Furs at their flagship location at 212 west 30th street, New York, New York,10001.

You may also refer to their online store for 24 hour service 365 days a year. Always utilize the best furrier for your prized fur possessions. Marc Kaufman Furs is the furrier of choice….always.

According to a Fur Vault representative in Macy’s Fur Department and Bloomingdales no longer are servicing fur storage, cleaning and repairs

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Trust your fur garments to our expert storage and cleaning services