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Future of Fur in Fashion

Future of Fur in Fashion

If you don’t already own a fur coat, don’t you just wish you owned one? Humans have used animals for clothing for many centuries. However, the future of any industry is not guaranteed. Based on recent years, we can predict the future of the fur industry. For this purpose, we will first look at why animal fur is essential to us and then discuss the future of fur in fashion and the fur industry as a whole. Read till the end to find out more.

Canadian Silver Fox Fur Vest
Canadian Silver Fox Fur Vest

 

Uses of fur

Fur can be used for a variety of purposes. Firstly, it is most widely used to produce fur coats. Fur coats are incredibly warm and can keep you comfortable during the cold winter season. No wonder animals can easily survive outdoors without getting frostbites!

In addition to this, humans realized in the early stages of society’s development that fur is a great fashion choice. It enhances your looks and boosts your style. You can put on a fur coat and look glamourous at a party or anywhere you go.

Moreover, you can use fur to produce various other accessories such as scarves, clutches, hats, and trims for boots and gloves. You can also use it to make decoration items for your homes, such as mats, cushions, and seat covers.

 

Fur Fashion is Timeless

It is not wrong to say that fur will remain stylish in the coming years. People wear it to make a fashion statement. Those who care about their looks are often desperate to get their hands on a fur coat. They wear this prized possession every day and in different settings. Fur is certainly not going out of style any time soon.

Although the term ‘fashion’ indicates fast-moving trends, fur is a kind of timeless fashion. It has slow-moving trends that are beyond the concept of time. Styles in other forms of apparel keep appearing in catwalks all over the world. They quickly disappear, and new styles come up. But fur is a constant in the fashion equation.

Fur coats and other fur accessories have a unique level of versatility. If you think about it, they can be appropriate in a wide range of settings and events. Fur coats go with almost all the outfits in your wardrobe. Fur accessories complement your style in the most spectacular way.

Future of Fur in Fashion
Classic Baum Martin Fur Coat

Moreover, celebrities wear fur all the time. They make frequent appearances at red-carpet events wearing fur. Prominent names from the past include Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. Today, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and Justin Bieber are fur lovers.

All this might indicate that the future of fur in the world of fashion is bright. You might believe that the fur industry is everlasting since there is a constant demand and a renewable resource in the form of animals. However, the industry faces some opposition from animal rights activists.

 

What do Animal rights activists have to say?

Recently, fur has become a very controversial issue. It has become a hot topic for many debates. Organizations such as the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are spreading negative word about furs and the use of animals. They claim that this is a violation of animal rights and is extremely unethical. Our simple explanation to justify the use of fur is that humans have been programmed by nature to use animals for their own needs. Why not stop eating meat then?

In addition to this, fur is a renewable resource. We can make this industry a sustainable one by ensuring that endangered animals are not hunted. The most commonly used animals for fur are abundant and can be farmed too. For example, there are approximately 275 mink farms in the United States, and together they produce around 3 million pelts annually. Furthermore, fur is naturally biodegradable, so it does not harm the environment by filling up landfill sites. Even if you no longer need your fur coats, you can discard them without any feeling of remorse. Follow this link to learn more about how you can save the environment by using fur.

 

Anti-fur Campaigns by Luxury Brands

Despite the positive effects on the environment, there is serious growing opposition to the use of fur. Most recently, many giant corporations and luxury brands have abandoned fur in their apparel as part of their corporate social responsibility policies. There was massive pressure by animal rights activists worldwide, which led to this decision.

Top brands such as Gucci, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Hugo Boss, and Giorgio Armani have started anti-fur campaigns by switching to faux fur. This is not good news for the fur industry. Some people think that by wearing fur, they are mistreating animals. This has led to a considerable decrease in demand over the past few years. However, fur-lovers still exist. No one can deny that fur is a symbol of fashion. No matter what organizations such as PETA say, people who love wearing fur will continue to do so, and being a furrier will remain an occupation.

 

Covid-19 and the Fur Industry

Another major blow to the industry was when the deadly coronavirus started appearing in minks all across Europe. A huge number of minks have caught the virus from humans in mink producing countries such as Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Italy. Some cases were also reported in the United States.

This led to the mass culling of minks. 17 million minks were culled in Denmark alone, putting a temporary halt in the production of mink fur pelts for clothing. Minks are the most popular when it comes to fur. According to Investopedia, when a woman buys her first fur coat, it is almost always mink.

Thus, mass culling has proved to be deadly for the mink farming industry in particular, and the fur industry in general. We will need to see how 2021 shapes out and how long this pandemic continues. Until then, we cannot say much about minks, but unquestionably the other animals used for fur are abundant.

 

Conclusion

There have been many ups and downs in the fur industry lately. Many organizations have made opposing claims on the use of fur. However, fur coats have remained a fashionable choice for celebrities and those who wish to show their power and status. This trend will continue into the future. Do you want to be part of it? If you want to know why you should wear fur every day, click here. Also, be sure to visit our website and check out our awesome fur products.

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Fur Fashion Statement Ultimate Luxury NYC

Fashion Fur Statement
Fashion Statement

Fur is a fashion statement. There is no doubt about this. A quality, well-crafted fur coat is a desired fashion component for one’s wardrobe. Male or female, the statement known as fur is sought after by many. There should be no question about the place furs are in one’s fashion arsenal. The controversial political trade winds regarding fur garments notwithstanding, there is a historical reality that predicts that fur garments are here to stay.

Fur Fashion Statement

Fashion Statement in Fur

Fur fashion comes in a variety of styles: Chinchilla, mink, fox, sable, lamb, and so many more. There is a coat for you somewhere. A great place to start would be Marc Kaufman Furs, located in the heart of NYC. Marc Kaufman Furs is the oldest family of furriers in the NYC garment district. His fur collection is second to none. His original concept designs are outstanding fur fashion statements. Marc Kaufman Furs, fur coats for men and women, and children are primarily revered as one of the best collections in the furrier business.

Fashion fur statement
Fashion statement

Fur fashion statements from Marc Kaufman reviewed at Marc Kaufman Furs Online, Marc Kaufman Furs on Facebook, and Marc Kaufman Furs on Instagram. A fur is a fashion Icon like none other. Furs afford one a look of elegance and comfort and practicality. Let Marc Kaufman outfit you with a fashion statement of your own.

 

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This Is What A $1 Million Fendi Fur Coat With Silver

This Is What A $1 Million Fur Coat With Silver Tips Looks Like

Photo: Victor Boyko/Getty Images.

Designer Furs

This Fendi fur coat designed for that very special woman that deserves the very vest.

From his omnipresent crew of attractive men to his far-flung runway locales and his well-crafted personal brand, Karl Lagerfeld has never been a designer to do anything halfway. By now, we already see his extravagant creations on the catwalk — Chanel branded casino tables, anyone? — but even that doesn’t compare to what walked down the runway at the recent Fendi show.

Just last week, Lagerfeld, Fendi Fur coat, showed Fendi’s debut couture fur collection on the runway in Paris. The event also happened to mark Lagerfeld’s 50th anniversary with the Italian fashion house, so it’s not surprising that he took his “go big or go home” ethos to an entirely new level. Amongst the 36 looks crafted from mink, chinchilla, and sable, Lagerfeld’s Haute fourrure show also featured one of the most expensive items of clothing ever: a fur coat worth €1 million (for the math averse, that’s $1,085,040). According to Dazed, every single follicle on this floor-length sable overcoat is coated in pure silver, “giving a unique and contemporary luminous metallic effect to the fur while maintaining its softness.” This glimmering, moonlit finish made it the standout piece of the show — we’d certainly hope so, especially given the price tag.

Karl Largerfeld Furs

Lagerfeld wasn’t exaggerating before the show when he told WWD, “The sable coat today is expensive like people pay less for a house than for a fur coat. It’s unbelievable!” It remains to who’s willing to shell out — and brave PETA — to wear it.

On November 28th, Marc Kaufman of Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC out did Lagerfeld. The Kaufman’s signing a contract to become the only company that can make and distribute 24-carat gold coated mink furs. These 24-carat gold enhanced chinchilla furs, 24-carat sable furs. With every single follicle on these garments covered in pure 24-carat gold, this is costly, yielding beautiful results.

This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY. 
This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY.

Marc Kaufman Furs of NY is in contract with Noble of Switzerland to design and manufacture a new fur line. This new fur process infuses 24-carat gold onto any fur. This process will merge the beauty of fur and the opulence of 24-carat gold.

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Karl Lagerfeld Fur, Fendi and Couture Marc Kaufman Furs

from WWD issue 07/08/2015

Karl Lagerfeld will unveil his most expansive experiment yet during Paris Couture Week: an haute fourrure show for Fendi.

Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld at the Palazzo Della Civiltà Italiana, Fendi’s new headquarters in Rome.

Courtesy of Fendi

Never one to take himself too seriously, Karl Lagerfeld once deadpanned: “I’m not very gifted for hairdos.” He was referring to his signature snow-white ponytail, which he has worn since the mid-Seventies and has become visual shorthand for the designer’s personage.
Yet when it comes to the hair of animals, Lagerfeld is a magician and a scientist, continually exploring new techniques and pushing the boundaries of design with one of the world’s most precious — yet still divisive — materials.

This story first appeared in the July 8, 2015 issue of WWD. Subscribe Today.
Still restless and driven after half a century designing fur and ready-to-wear at Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld will unveil his most expansive experiment yet during Paris Couture Week: an Haute fourrure show for the Roman house, putting fur on fashion’s most prestigious stage — and securing Lagerfeld, the couturier at Chanel for more than 30 years, another coup: the only designer to stage two high-fashion shows in one week.

Fendi is making a big deal of the milestone, not only mounting the show but publishing a box-bound Steidl tome, “Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld,” packed with the German designer’s colorful sketches.
Eyes fixed on fashion’s horizon, Karl Lagerfeld is practically allergic to anniversaries and backward glances. In a wide-ranging conversation, he shared his vast knowledge of fur production and design, strong opinions about men in mink, and the virtues of sketching by hand.
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WWD: Will Haute fourrure become a permanent part of the couture week?
Karl Lagerfeld: I don’t know if we will do it every season. You see, it’s not on my contract, so I don’t know. I’m too busy, perhaps to do it all the time. And there’s a problem because there are hardly any skins left, you know.

I remembered 30 years ago, and we made a finale with 20 sable coats. If you want to do that today, you’re lucky to make one or two or three because most of the animals are not hunted anymore. It’s quite challenging to do high fashion because everything made in the past hardly exists, so we have to invent unbelievable techniques and mix them with feathers and other things like that because the world has changed. We are not in the Eighties anymore.
WWD: Is the scarcity of beautiful fur that serious?

K.L.: They’re rarer and rarer. That means the activists don’t have
to be too angry because there is less and less, and it becomes more and more expensive. The sable coat today is costly like people pay less for a house than for a sable coat. It’s unbelievable!
The techniques I invented in the Seventies and Eighties to make fur coats light and with expensive fur can now be done with less costly furs.
WWD: Is the creative process for fur the same as RTW or couture?

K.L.: Yes, because I’m one of the few left who sketches everything himself, and when you come to the studio, you can see that the photos taken of the dresses and the sketches are the same. I’m able to put it on paper in 3-D nearly, so they can read the design and show me toiles that are perfect. I don’t know how others do with computers or draping materials; I don’t do that, I have a vision, and I put it on a paper, and they translate.
Computer sketches I don’t even look at: they all look the same — this is the end of a personal style. By contrast, sketching is like writing — you have your handwriting, and if you sketch with the hand, it’s always better.
Also, I explain to the atelier what I want. My sketches also come with technical explanations. I’m very professional, you know.

WWD: Had you designed anything with fur before you started working for Fendi?

K.L.: We did a few fantasy coats at Chloé: three or four little coats in rabbit in the Sixties because that was the trend of the moment, but you can’t call this fur. When the Fendi sisters asked me to work with them, I said, “You know I don’t like the bourgeois mink, but if you do a fantasy line called Fendi Fun…” because that was the idea at the beginning. The double-F was Fendi Fun. That’s how it started, and two years later, I did everything, and the double-F became the logo of the house. Today it’s essential to have a logo because some people from the other countries can’t read the name. I cannot read Chinese names, but everybody can identify a logo. That’s why logos are so famous. The high-fashion things can be, in a way, more eccentric than you would show at ready-to-wear, because you know, I’m very much against ready-to-wear shows when you see things you’ll never see in the shops. I hate creativity for nothing, only for the press. I think that is the opposite of what fashion is supposed to do. You don’t have to be low-commercial because I don’t think my collections are so lowly commercial. I believe they are just right for the moment if I could be pretentious.

WWD: Do you see Haute fourrure as something innate to Fendi and Rome — in the same way, that couture is closely linked to Paris?
K.L.: Fur for me is something Italian because, in France, I never do fur. There are not many great fur people here, and their technique is essential compared to what I’m used to.
WWD: Do you prefer designing winter furs or summer furs?

K.L.: Summer furs, they hardly exist, but now furs are also bought by the hot countries. They put the air-conditioning in their houses to under zero, and then they can wear the fur. I don’t overthink about seasons, you know, because it’s warm and cold in the world, in different moments.
WWD: In working with fur, is the fabric limiting in any way, and does this limitation inspire you?

K.L.: No, no, no. I don’t want to sound pretentious, but I invented a lot with furs so I can handle that as long as I have good workrooms to work with. I see it as another material: velvet or fur, it’s the same thing. It’s just another technique, it’s something else, as tweed is also something else. My process of thinking is extraordinary because I have these kind of visions and I put them on paper, and it’s very bizarre. And this even improves with age.

WWD: Was fur very fusty and bourgeois when you started?K.L.: It was horrible, horrible, because remember even in the Seventies and still in the Eighties, especially in Italy, they had all floor-length mink coats that were not beautiful and very heavy to wear.

WWD: Did you ever meet a pelt you didn’t like?K.L.: Oh, many. I never liked panther because I thought it was stiff. I even never liked it printed on fur; I also never liked all the things that were forbidden, not because they are forbidden, because I don’t like them, I don’t think they are flattering. My favorite furs are sable and ermine: ermine because it’s so liquid and sable because it’s warm. They are the most flattering furs.

WWD: What are some of the wackiest experiments you’ve tried with fur?
K.L.: Oh yes, trying 20 different furs together cut into strips and knitted and things like this. I did that in the Nineties, but I don’t remember that much. Don’t ask me too much about the past. For me, it’s about doing, and it’s not about what I have done. I hate anniversaries.

WWD: So you rely on the atelier to interpret your sketches and technical requirements?
K.L.: When they cannot do it exactly the way I thought, they find another way. It’s a very creative way to work together. I’m always very close to the workroom.
It’s not only the idea, but it’s also the technique and finding the right people to do it, because there are not so many people left, and trained well enough. You cannot do this with amateurs.
We do samples; we try to work out things together, to mix and make it look completely different because the great thing about fur today is that it mostly doesn’t look like fur anymore. I even like the allure of mixing fake fur with real fur. Nothing should be forbidden.

WWD: Have you ever worn fur yourself?
K.L.: In the Sixties, but never after. My house is too heated for a sable bed cover, but I think fur covers can be lovely.

WWD: Do you think it looks good on men, or should they approach with caution?
K.L.: It depends who you are, if you’re Liberace, maybe it’s OK, but I’m not too crazy for fur on men. As a lining in cold countries, why not? Although they can make you look fat. Very soft, beautiful coats — I think they are feminine. There were too many rock stars and people in the Sixties who used to wear fur, and if you look at the pictures today, it’s very tacky. But you know, in the Sixties, it was anything goes.
WWD: Fur has roared back to popularity in recent years. How do you account for that? Is it just a fashion trend, or do you think there’s something else at play?

K.L.: You know, trends come and go, so there are no rules. For the moment, people like fur, but they like fur as a fantasy, not as a status symbol. It’s not something you buy to show how rich you are, or as an investment. That I hate, but that kind of coat they don’t make anymore.
WWD: Which women, past or present, wore fur with the most celebrated panache?

K.L.: Look at the old issues of Vogue, fur was the chicest thing in the world, especially in the Twenties and Thirties, when they used a lot of ermine — nothing to do with what they did later. At that time, the fur was much more beautiful and lighter. In the Forties and Fifties, they were just horrible, stiff, and old.
In the Twenties, fur was treated like a material. There was a French fur designer named Max Leroy, and he did beautiful furs. There is a gorgeous old catalog that exists of sketches by a man called Eduardo Benito. And Madeleine Vionnet did handsome furs.

WWD: Where did the idea come for those fun and frivolous fur bag bugs, and especially the Karlito one that looks like you?

K.L.: Because I’m a cartoon, my dear. I’m comfortable, everybody can recognize me, and it’s beautiful. I can’t even cross the street anymore, anywhere, for all the tourists, all the selfies. It’s unbelievable, and I don’t know how it happened — it’s so strange, this fame thing. But as my fortune-teller told me when I was young, she said: “For you, it will start when it’s finished for the others.” It’s quite right.

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