Monthly Archives: July 2011

Street Style: Warrior princess

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Alice

We love how fur collars easily blend with any style: from uptown sophisticate (here) to vintage chic (here). This Parisian Gladiatrix is wearing collar in a way I’ve never seen before… backwards! Simply chic and stylish! Picture from Streetpeeper.com

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Fur Tips: Cleaning

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Yasmine

When a fur coat needs cleaning, it is essential that you take your garment to a fur specialist, not a dry cleaner. Fur requires a very special cleaning process that most dry cleaners cannot do. Even if there is no … Continue reading →

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Couture 2011: Alexis Mabille

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Alice

Alexis Mabille’s Couture 2011 collection: creatures straight out of La Fontaine’s animal fables. It’s just normal to use fur when your inspiration is nature and the woods, no? Some strong fur trends can be noticed in this collection: animal print, … Continue reading →

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Couture 2011: Elie Saab

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Alice

Lebanese designer Elie Saab never ceases to amaze me with his feminine and simply gorgeous gowns. His Couture collection, shown in Paris July 6th, is my absolute favorite of the latest Couture shows; I’m a romantic, I always fall for … Continue reading →

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Roger Vivier’s Fur Must Haves

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Yasmine

Even though we are all fully absorbed in summer activities, there is no reason why not to get slightly excited about our winter wardrobes, especially if it means wearing fur pieces like these fabulous accessories by Roger Vivier. We are … Continue reading →

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Ginta Lapina in Vogue Germany

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Yasmine

Not many maids wear fur on the job, but then again, not many maids look as sexy as Ginta Lapina. We love this shoot by Greg Kadel for Vogue Germany, especially the fur skirt featured above. A must have in … Continue reading →

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Tom Ford Autumn Winter 2011, Finally!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Yasmine

Tom Ford loves to keep us all in suspense… By restricting the guests, and the photographers at his fahsion shows, he manages to keep his collections a secret until HE is ready to release them. For autumn winter 2012, he … Continue reading →

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Fortunate Encounters

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Shaty

What a blessing, a friend and I avoided a major car accident and still managed to meet with my fairy godmother to remodel my fur coat! No worries folks, my friend and I made it without a scratch  as we … Continue reading →

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Princess Jasmine with a fur caplet

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Alice

If princess Jasmine went shopping in Paris, she would definitively wear Louis Vuitton head to toe, including the fur caplet. I love the pants as much as the fur. Raspberry and purple is a color combination I need to try … Continue reading →

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