Fur Stole Poll

[jennifer~]

This topic has been weighing on my mind: I love stoles... but now that they are a ubiquitous trend item... are they being devalued by trendiness? Or are they still alright?

What's the concensus here?

 

[cosmocat]

I do like them some of the time, but not right now-as you said "devalued by trendiness". I mean, I saw a photo of Beyonce wearing one with a green silk shirt and a brooch, so too trendy. But it would depend what type of stole, how you wore it and if you really love them.

 

[eloes]

Does yes mean 'Yes they are being devalued' or 'yes I like stoles?'

 

[Luna]

maybe a really good fake fur stole.. but never a real ammminal.

 

[jennifer~]

Originally posted by eloes@Nov 8 2004, 08:28 PM
Does yes mean 'Yes they are being devalued' or 'yes I like stoles?'

[snapback]423981[/snapback]​

'Yes, stoles are being devalued but I still like stoles'...

 

[As You Like It]

I say absolutely not. I don't wear fur anyway, and think the whole look is overdone and just too, too much. I think they're ridiculous, like beauty-queen hair and Cadillacs and elaborate, flashy jewelry. It is such an obvious, ostentatious, wasteful luxury item.

 

[kiimihaana]

Eh... depends on where you live. If you wear fur make sure its actually cold outside (sounds obvious doesn't it?) and it has to be a piece that you'd want to wear in 5 years. Or even 15 years. Don't fake it unless its a REALLY good fake, or else you'll look trendy, which is exactly what you're trying to avoid.

 

[paprika_hiccup]

I think those tiny heads on stoles are HORRIFYING! I am not eally into fur in general, but I'm not militant about it either. But those heads and feet hanging. . .

How about a vegan stole? From the archives of knitty.com- whcih is an awesome monthly mag full of free patterns.

 

[meowmix]

i like them... it really depends on how you wear them. i'm just sick of seeing ppl wearing them with silky camisoles and jeans ...

 

[kealoha]

i think they're timeless, but have been overexposed. i wouldn't wear fur, but in general it's a throwback to an era where it was considered glamourous.

 

[Jaim45]

I say nay to the ones that have the ribbon tie. it reminds me of high school prom B)

 

[utopia]

I'm with paprika on this one - definitely no to stoles with beady little eyes and snouts and paws, etc.

I appreciate the vintage appeal of the stole. it worked for barbara stanwick. but it's not the 1940's anymore and it isn't appropriate for the 21st century, in my opinion. I don't like to see them cheaply redone by accessorize, nor do I like to see real fur versions worn by celebrities. it's just tacky and unnecessary to me.

 

[cosmocat]

Its strange when I looked at this, it never crossed my mind that you meant real fur. That would depend, of course, on your own personal opinion but I wouldn't want to wear real fur.

 

[jennifer~]

Originally posted by paprika_hiccup@Nov 8 2004, 10:37 PM
From the archives of knitty.com- whcih is an awesome monthly mag full of free patterns.

[snapback]424119[/snapback]​

I absolutely love that thing! It's so odd...
Thanks for the link!

 

[paprika_hiccup]

Originally posted by alwaysandnever@Nov 9 2004, 01:26 PM
I absolutely love that thing! It's so odd...
Thanks for the link!

[snapback]424772[/snapback]​

Glad you like it. It is so weird and adorable it, too.

Sorry, I forgot to add the link to the actual pattern.

If you already knit, it would be a pretty simple and quick project b/c the gauge is 7 stitches = 4 inches (meaning you only have to make abt 2 stictches per inch)

or

convince a friend to make it for you or pay them back in trade

 

[As You Like It]

Originally posted by paprika_hiccup@Nov 9 2004, 02:16 PM
Glad you like it. It is so weird and adorable it, too.

Sorry, I forgot to add the link to the actual pattern.

If you already knit, it would be a pretty simple and quick project b/c the gauge is 7 stitches = 4 inches (meaning you only have to make abt 2 stictches per inch)

or

convince a friend to make it for you or pay them back in trade

[snapback]424861[/snapback]​

I really like that critter-stole, too. It is like a wearble toy!

Too bad I don't know how to knit.

 

[Imnangel]

I have a couple of fur stoles - love them

 

[nora]

stoles rock. go for real fur . . . . fake is fake.

nornor

 

[justlucky]

I don't wear real fur, and I'm really not digging this trend too much. It just seems a little over-the-top, trying-too-hard kinda thing.

 

[LolitaLuxe]

i like them , i add ribbons and chaines to tie the stole. looks good with undersized kids leather jacket