[Luna]

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Just wondering how many of you own and wear fur. I used to think that fur was so luxurious and pretty... but now I own two chinchillas as pets.. and recently visited a pelting factory (for a leather class I was taking) and did NOT like what I saw.


Opinions?

[xing]

Anyone knows where I can get a decent blonde mink jacket(long sleeves please). Nothing over the top or fancy, basic straight jacket with smallish collars that aren't cut too high in blonde mink.

[William_St_Girl]

^ Hi Xing... would help probably if we knew where you where from!

[xing]

From NYC!

But the few that I see in manhattan are too expensive(understandably) although it really is nice.

[shelleybean]

I can't believe how much of a comeback fur has had recently. I don't think it's such a faux-pas to wear fur anymore. It's 12 noon and -11C right now, -18C with the windchill so I feel absolutely no guilt about living in a place where fur is perfectly acceptable. (That's 12/0F for my American friends) Necessary? No. My everyday coat is a down-filled knee length North Face coat (and matching boots). However.......
I have a hooded cashmere cape with pearl fox trim. I also have three mongolian lamb collars that I just purchased at Neiman's this past September and I have worn them a lot since then. I was given a personal tour of the Fur Salon at Saks when I visited there last May - they has just received a new shipment of coats. I tried on so many stunning pieces and was given so much information about the coats and their designers etc. It was really a fabulous experience.
My fur wishlist right now consists of a knitted mink coat. Does anyone here own one or can anyone weigh in with their opinions? I'm really liking the knitted mink because of it's "lightness" so to speak. They aren't lined but hopefully shedding would not be an issue. I think they're an affordable alternative to the traditional fur coat. They aren't heavy or bulky and I think that's what I like about them. I'm not sure how warm it would be because it isn't lined, and to be honest when it's as cold as it is today, my puffy coat would be the one I would grab. Not that I would wear the mink to buy groceries..... strictly a going out for lunch/dinner/drinks kind of thing.

xing try webfurs.com or furhatworld.com They have some nice minks. webfurs is in NYC.
I'm drawn to something like this (not the best picture, sorry)...... (pic: furhatworld.com) What do you think? At $1400, it certainly isn't going to break the bank!

[xing]

that is awesome shelleybean!

I got a blond mink recently off ebay. the sizing is all weird and there is a tiny bald spot and matting of the guard hair at the edge of the sleeves. would probably try to find a reliable furrier to see of something can be done about the fur and the size.

[Ina]

I recently got this fur vest by Jenny Han... It's super soft and so comfortable.

photo credit: www.couturecandy.com

[William_St_Girl]

Hey shelleybean... I have a knitted fur jacket and adore it... I love the face that it's fur inside and out... the only thing i'd say about it is that it's not great if its cold and windy... which it often is in Scotland... with normal fur you have the skin/hide below the fur acting as a barrier to the wind... but with this and with it being unlined you wont!

I must admit im not overly drawn to the pic you posted... seems to fussy to me and I find the colour a bit to honeyish! I prefer more natural looking fur colours myself... Furhatworld.com and webfurs are great sites for fur though... I have bought from them both previously... albeit only accessories... but I would recomend them... especially if you live in a place like the UK where there are no fur shops! Faux is really in just now... but its not for me... I tend to always do real when it comes to fashion.

Ina... love your fur vest... I take it it's rabbit fur... looks like it?

I just bought a fur scarf last week on ebay... was £60... but I got a bargain... when it came I realised it was a reasonably new Fendi one... the seller obviously did not even have a clue that it being a Fendi one was worth more than £60... never even listed it as Fendi... so you can imagine my surprise when it arrived! It's total luxuary knitted mink or fox... it doesn't say and im thinking its more like fox as the fur is longer than i've seen knitted mink before!

Gail xxx

[Ina]

It's actually fake fur!!! It feels so real though it's incredible. The inner lining is silk.

[gius]

William St Girl, Shelleybean>> Could you show me what the knitted fur looks like up close? (to the point where you see the yarn) Never heard of that before, unless faux-fur

[gius]

Okay I'm looking at pictures now.. I just want to know what you guys think. Seems like the fur knits, you can actually see the 'knit texture' in the garment. It doesn't look 'smooth' like a full pelt, or like Ina's vest even.. Here's an example of the texture, you can see it on the body

The exceptions are the really "hairy" ones but those aren't smooth either. It's just the knit disappears

[William_St_Girl]

It's not smooth like a fur pelt... it has a knitted feel through it as you think... but its nice if you get a good one... mine (scarf) is fendi so the quality is there... and yeh its a longer haired fur... but I like the overall look of it too... its just a bit different!

[gius]

Thanks I'll definitely try to get my hands on one in person

[Feline]

I've just got a knitted fur hat - my friend brought it me back from Cracow. It's th first knitted fur thing I have and it is lovely and warm. I really want a (silver/blue if possible) fox fur coat or jacket as I love the feel of it. Above-mentioned friend treated herself to one while in Cracow. I keep looking on ebay, but not managed to get one yet. Maybe I should wait until summer as they won't be as popular then.

[softgrey]

my mom gave me her mink coat because she got a new one...
it's full length and very grown up...
there is one seam in the sleeve that needs to be repaired...
but other than that, it's in perfect condition...

now i just have to muster up the courage to wear it!...
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