Category Archives: Fur in the Media

A pink dream

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Alice

How gorgeous is this jacket?! I was sold at the mix of soft pink and sculpted studs on the suede. Bonus points for the straps on the fox sleeves. Got to find out who is the genius mind behind this beauty… … Continue reading →

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Fur quote: Olivier Theyskens

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Alice

 Theysken’s Theory, Olivier Theyskens’ collection for New-York based label Theory, is probably my favorite fashion collaboration. I’ve been a fan of Theyskens since he was artistic director at Nica Ricci. Of course I was thrilled to see Elle magazine’s spread dedicated to … 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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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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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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Fur Hypocrite: Melanie Rickey

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Yasmine

While Melanie Rickey isn’t a household name, she is most definitely an important fashion journalist in the UK, who acts as Fashion Editor-at-large for Grazia magazine (one of the countries most popular fashion magazines.) A few months back she wrote … Continue reading →

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Fur Lovers Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen Stand Up for Their Right to Wear Fur

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Suzanne

Depending on what celebrity rag you’re currently reading and what day of the week it is, Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen are either being praised for their unique personal style, or condemned for wearing strange combinations and unflattering proportions. … Continue reading →

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Fur Quote: Get Ready for Things to Heat up

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Yasmine

“(The catwalk designers) did their due diligence, they are satisfied with their (fur) suppliers, the ethical questions were asked and answered. Get ready for things to heat up, in every sense of the word.” – Vanessa Friedman (from her article … Continue reading →

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