Monthly Archives: January 2011

100 Days of Fur: Update

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Yasmine

Just to let you all know I will be taking a short break from my 100 Days of Fur experiment because I am going to Hawaii! I have a friend, former Western Editor of FASHION magazine, Rebecca Tay, who is … Continue reading →

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Daria Werbowy, Venus in Furs

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Alice

Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy is a real goddess in this editorial for V magazine (shot by Nathaniel Goldberg.) These pictures combine my favorite things: black and white photography, a Canadian top model and fur. Just imagine the fun they had shooting … Continue reading →

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Fur on the Catwalk: D&G Menswear AW11

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Yasmine

D&G‘s Milan menswear show featured several fur linings and collars. Images from GQ.com.

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100 Days of Fur: Day 65

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Yasmine

To read the full story on the 100 Days of Fur experiment, click here. While I hoped that there would be exciting things to report throughout this experiment, I have come to accept that it has been highly uneventful. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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Fur on the Catwalk: Burberry Prorsum Menswear AW11

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Yasmine

Something to look forward too in the fall! Burberry Prorsum’s menswear collection featured jaguar mink, doeskin, and sheepskin. Images from Style.com.

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Fur Tips: How to Store a Fur Coat

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Yasmine

In an ideal world, fur coats are stored with furriers. A good furrier will have a storage facility which is kept at 16 degrees and 40% humidity, which is the ideal conditions to preserve furs (this has been scientifically proven.) … Continue reading →

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100 Days of Fur: Day 57

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Yasmine

To read the full story on the 100 Days of Fur experiment, click here. This is the muskrat coat I wore to Montreal last week. I was there Thursday and Friday (my first time in Montreal in the winter!) and the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Warm

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Yasmine

Here are a few gorgeous accessories featured in a recent Vogue Paris online story about keeping warm and stylish (by the way, congratulations to Emmanuelle Alt, the new Editor of French Vogue!) You can see the rest of the story … Continue reading →

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100 Days of Fur: Day 50

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Yasmine

To read the full story on the 100 Days of Fur experiment, click here. I am officially half way through my experiment, and thankfully there has been very little to report. Although it doesn’t make for much good blog reading. I … Continue reading →

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Alana Zimmer in Numéro Tokyo

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Yasmine

The furs in this shoot look absolutely stunning, and I love that all the pieces have fur trims rather than fur all-over. Fur sleeves, or leathering techniques (this time in a triangular pattern) are a great alternative to having a … Continue reading →

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