Category Archives: The Art of Fur

The Art of Fur: The Making of a Fur Coat

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Alice

There is a reason why a fur coat has always been a luxury item. Each fur coat is unique. Each one is an authentic work of art. Up to 100 hours of meticulous craftsmanship are required to create a fur … 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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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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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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Fur Tips: Buying Vintage Fur

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Yasmine

Vintage fur is a great alternative to new fur, as the designs can be very unique, and it is often a lot less expensive. But vintage furs need to be carefully selected, as it is easy to buy a “bad” … Continue reading →

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NAFFEM – Fur Fashion meets Innovation

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Shaty

    “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” Coco Chanel   I was admiring an award winning fur piece displayed at the 2011 Naffem show, when these words resonated in my mind. Comfort and fluffiness seemed to be … Continue reading →

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How Green is Fur? Synthetics Are Not a Green Alternative

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Suzanne

There are a lot of misconceptions about the fur industry, and it’s no secret that we love fur here at A Touch of Luxe. This is the first of many posts that will shed some light on why fur is … 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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