You know how people often have little, out-of-character tastes that surprise you? Well, here's mine:
I love fur. LOVE.
It's weird because I am irritatingly responsible, and fur doesn't exactly scream “responsibility.” But something about it makes me want to throw all those good girl instincts to the wind. It is my personal James Dean.
Maybe because it looks like this:
And this:
It’s glamorous and decadent, and it's a huge trend this year. Luckily, those of us who love the look but feel a little squeamish about it finally have some good options.
Consider shopping for the Origin Assured label, which signifies that a garment “comes from a country where local or national regulations or standards governing fur production are in force.” Top designers like Oscar de la Renta and Karl Lagerfeld are applauding Origin Assured's efforts to identify and market ethically produced fur.
You can also go faux, which has the added benefit of being easier on the pocketbook. Now, theres no denying that faux fur used to look like the homely love child of a polyester fleece and a brillo pad. But we've come a long way since then, and much of today's faux is good enough to fool even the sharpest eyes. Judge the quality by the texture. Bad faux is weird and woolly; good faux is soft and pleasing to the touch (like the real thing). Keep in mind: if you don't want to run your hand across it, you won't want to wear it, either.
For those who only go faux, I've identified the pics below that show genuine fur pieces. If it’s not specified, it’s faux.
If you're in the market for the hottest way to wear fur right now, go for a vest, which works well with the hippie boho look.
Development vest
Hinge vest, DuMonde vest
Juicy Couture reversible vest, Forever Audrey vest
Then there’s the obvious way to add this trend to your wardrobe: a jacket. There are many great options, everything from “red carpet” to “ski slope.”
Kristen Blake jacket, Impermeable Platinum by Weatherproof coat
Sporty Coats
Shoes
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