Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fur Quote: Karl Lagerfeld

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Yasmine

Some great fur quotes from the Kaiser, from an article in Vice Magazine. On the fur trade: “…when people talk about not using fur, [I always say] ‘Are you rich enough to make an income for the people in the … Continue reading →

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Designer Profile: Angela Brandys

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Yasmine

Recent London College of Fashion graduate Angela Brandys is a very promising fur designer. Her collection features unusal combinations of colours, textures, and materials, and she demonstrated a very interesting and unique ways of incorporating fur into garments. Here are … Continue reading →

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Mix and Match Fur Coats.

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Suzanne

Gorgeous patchwork fur coat! The combination of different colours are textures give this coat a modern, quirky feel. Photo via Terry Richardson.

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When a fantasy comes true…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Shaty

  My great grandmother’s coat will meet today’s fashion and designers– it won’t look bulky and heavy anymore folks! Something significant is going to happen when it’s complete transformation occurs–I will be contributing to my family’s heritage for generations to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Furs at Fendi

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Suzanne

The last Fendi show was rife with carefully crafted furs. From beautiful scarves to full coats, every piece was meticulously sewn and styled. The separate pieces have a great over-all tone that ties the collection together, without becoming repetitive. It’s … Continue reading →

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Street Style: Heavenly Furs

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Suzanne

This woman looks almost ethereal in a beautiful white fur. Absolutely gorgeous! Image from The Sartorialist.

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Exctied for Fall Furs

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Yasmine

While summer has barely begun, we can’t help but start getting excited for the fall winter collections. Especially since it means we can start wearing fur again. Here are two of our favourite fur cameos in the summer magazines. Images … Continue reading →

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PETA’s Unfair Attack on the Fur Industry

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Suzanne

The fur industry is often targeted unfairly by members of groups like PETA. While PETA is technically against using animals in any way (including keeping them as pets!), they never seem to be as aggressive towards the meat eating populace as … Continue reading →

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Unforgettable Moments – My Raccoon Coat

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Shaty

There I was waiting impatiently for my grandmother to ring the door bell, as if expecting her to arrive with a treasure box. In fact, she was. The treasure was a very special gift, a link to our family’s history … Continue reading →

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Terry Richardson and The Olsen’s Fab Fur

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Suzanne

Wouldn’t it be great to have a peek in the closets of these twins? So many gorgeous furs and no shortage of places to wear them! Here the girls are photographed by the very talented and quirky Terry Richardson in his … Continue reading →

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