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| All photos: Nordstrom - Apparis Sophie faux fur coat |
Know that the price is not always cheaper than real animal furs, nor the fad necessarily better for the environment. The reasons are a couple: Many big designer names make faux fur out of acrylic and polyester -- synthetic fibers constructed from plastics, which take 500 - 1000 years to biodegrade. Another reason is real fur lasts for 60 - 70 years and can be recycled by passing them down to a younger generation to wear. Here is a worthwhile article to read which explains the real fur verses fake fur dilemma.
Designers: 1) Bardot; 2) Avec les Filles animal print; 3) Sam Edelman; 4) Rachel Parcell grooved jacket
But frankly, I still think fur coats look rich and stylish, but I'm a practical gal (over an image gal) who tends to buy goods based on needs, as well as, sustainability.
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| Topshop boxy faux fur coat |
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| Teddy faux fur coat designed especially for Nordstrom |
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What an interesting point you make about real Vs faux fur. A few years ago it was possible to buy real furs in charity shops here, as they became so unpopular and fake fur was encouraged. Of course in our climate, which is getting warmer, it is rare you need to wear such a warm coat. However a few years ago I made myself a fun leopard print jacket in cheap polyester fur. It was shocking to work with, but I managed it and it is nice to wear about once a year! I think it will outlive me ...
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish we were neighbors. I'd love to see all the cute things you make, Trish! Your leopard print jacket sounds adorable!
DeleteI have a black leopard, cashmere, cardigan sweater (black on one side, and black leopard print in the reverse side, which I can wear either way). I got it on sale very cheap at the end of a winter a several years ago. But our climate is so mild lately, I have rarely worn it. I guess with animal prints so trendy this year, I have another chance!
Dearest Debbie,
ReplyDeleteStill being very happy with my real mink coat, a gift from a dear friend!
Wearing it around Christmas when the wind coming form the north (arctic cold) sweeps almost through your soul. There is nothing that keeps you warmer!
Synthetic fabrics and shoes are a lot worse for the environment indeed!
Also love my Outlet score of an Escada hair-calf print skirt; that feels so good around your hips and legs. It will last for my lifetime and it can be recycled after that... Leopard and tiger print will always be in demand.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh dear Mariette, what a generous friend! Lucky you to have such a friend with a good heart and sense of style!!
DeleteOh your Escada calf print skirt sounds very chic ... and warm! And with a pair of your chic boots!
I hope to see furs return to thrift stores. They already exist so who does it help to toss them?
Glad you stopped by ... hugs back to you too!
Debbie
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DeleteI don't own a fur coat, "vrai" or "faux", only because I feel I am too small to carry off anything bulky, so I stick with a classic wool coat and add layers underneath and colorful scarves for warmth. I have a weakness for soft, leather kid gloves in beautiful colors. If I lived in Alaska, I would definitely own a fur coat, but it never really gets cold enough in New Jersey and New York, where I spend most of my time, to justify buying a fur coat.
ReplyDeleteExcellent information in this well-researched post, Debra. Thank you.
Cheers, M-T
Marie-Thérèse, I share your sentiment: If I lived in Alaska or Siberia, I'd cover myself from head to toe in animal furs out of necessity. But I've never been a status fur person.
DeleteTo me it seems like New York City doesn't experience the long cold winters I remember when I first moved here. New Yorkers I've had the conversation with agree with me. And now you confirm it too. If anything, I've become even less status symbolish as I've gotten older. Uniqlo has spoiled me. I love their lifewear clothes for less. Simple yet stylish and warm in winters! The retailer should hire me as a spokesperson as I'm always writing blogs about their launches. Dear Uniqlo, you will not find a more enthusiastic groupie than yours truly!