In a country where negative temperatures last for almost half a year, a fur coat should be mandatory outerwear. But how not to make a mistake when buying? After all, in addition to your own taste and fashion trends, you need to take into account many nuances: how to choose fur, which fur is the warmest and highest quality, which fur coat has been worn for many years, and not a couple of seasons. We have tried to cover all the details.

Step 1. Determine the budget

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Pretty obvious but important step, which you must do before purchasing a fur coat - is to decide on the budget for a future purchase. It will depend on which store you go to, and what fur, model and brand you can afford. Even the color affects the price. For example, the most affordable version of the mink will be light brown, and the most expensive - the so-called "black diamond", that is, blue-black fur. You should not assume that the cost of a fur coat is directly proportional to its warmth: to a greater extent, the price affects the service life of the fur coat and its appearance.

Step 2. Choose the type of fur

The type of fur you need should be determined based on the climate. After all, mink, rabbit and sable have completely different thermal properties. Let's look at them in a little more detail using several options as an example.

The ability of fur to retain heat depends on its length, density and elasticity. In terms of these qualities, deer and bear furs are in the lead, but you are unlikely to find outerwear made of these materials in stores (and you are unlikely to like it - too heavy). But fox fur meets all aesthetic requirements, and will not allow to freeze even in the most severe frosts, although the price for it is quite high. Fur coats made of fox or muton will turn out to be much more budgetary: they are not far behind the arctic fox in terms of their ability to retain heat, so feel free to choose fur coats from this material if you live in cold regions.

A classic solution that never goes out of style - elegant mink or sable fur coats. You can buy a stylish fitted coat with an English collar at the fur salon. The model is made of high-quality auction mink in natural black color. The collar and the bottom of the sleeves are trimmed with the most delicate Barguzin sable of natural color. The product is made of whole mink skins, bottom fur coat flared in the form of a shuttlecock. Stylish feminine coat made in a romantic style.

with an English sable collar, price: from 484,000 rubles.

A fur coat made of sable and mink looks impressive, but don’t count on long walks in -30 ºC, although this fur will be quite enough for a moderately cold winter. Then on the list are rabbit, squirrel, astrakhan fur and marmot - they are approximately the same in terms of heat capacity and are suitable only for mild winters. Marmot and ermine are considered the least warm types of fur.

Among other things, the warmth of a fur coat depends on the density of the fur, and hence on its weight. Unfortunately, a weightless new thing is unlikely to be warm, because for its tailoring, the fur was stretched and made less dense.

Step 3. Decide on the model and style

Girls with a figure like " hourglass Once again, they can thank mother nature, because they don’t have a question about which fur coat to choose. They just need to decide which coat they like. You can afford almost any length and silhouette, you should avoid only very voluminous models ending in the middle of the thigh. This is the most dangerous place: if there is a horizontal line figure looks wider.

Luxurious straight-cut fur coat beige we found for you in the online store . This model is made of astragan and mink fur. Astragan products are famous for their lightness and elegance, they are comfortable and practical.

Women, fur: astragan, mink trim, price: from 48,500 rubles.

The main task of girls with an "apple" figure type or owners of a boyish figure is to create a waist with the help of clothes. Therefore, choose fur coats with fitted silhouettes or fur coats that need to be tied with a belt - this way you will create a more feminine silhouette. Models with additional volume along the collar and along the edge of the hem will also suit you.

Girls with a sports figure, whose most vulnerable point is broad shoulders, should abandon models with voluminous sleeves. The emphasis should be on the lower part of the fur coat: extended downwards or supplemented with a flounce and a more fluffy edge. You can also look at floor-length models or fur coats made from a combination of fluffier and sheared fur.

Owners of wide hips and narrow shoulders should first of all pay attention to fur coats with a high waistline, models with a V-neck or options with voluminous sleeves. Your task is to focus on the upper body. For these purposes, a voluminous collar is perfect.

For girls with narrow shoulders, we recommend trying on a beaver fur coat with voluminous hood from . This stylish model produced in Greece. The introduction of the best world technologies, modern equipment and cooperation with Italian designers have made ELENA FURS one of the leaders in the Russian fur industry.

from beaver fur, trim: lynx, price: from 162,400 rubles.

Plus size girls first of all need to choose not the right model, but the right fur. In your case, it should not be too long and fluffy. In addition, in the case of fur coats, the rule works that light shades give extra volume, so give preference to dark options. As for the silhouette, medium-length fur coats will suit you. Ideally, they should be slightly fitted or straight.

Step 4. Try on the maximum number of models

You are almost there. Now you can go for the desired purchase. Here the main advice is this: do not buy the first model you like. Fur coat - the same important thing, How Wedding Dress. You will only wear it more than once, but will wear it regularly for 7-10 seasons, so you should feel that this is “your” fur coat. To do this, you will have to go around more than one store and try on more than a dozen models - be prepared for this.

Step 5. Assess the quality of the fur

Even having met with a fur coat that you are ready to take home, do not rush. Now it is important to understand how high-quality goods are in your hands. By the way, with these very hands you will have to conduct a thorough check! Run your palm against the coat - the villi should not fall out and break, the undercoat should be elastic, smooth and uniform. Pull the villi - the fur coat should not shed. Carefully inspect the seams of the product - they should be thin, neat and almost invisible. Pay attention to the color of the mezdra: if the fur is undyed, then it should remain light. Finally, buy a fur coat only with a guarantee from the manufacturer.

So that buying a new fur coat does not bring disappointment, you should know some key points and pay close attention to them when buying.

How long will the coat last?

The answer to this question depends on what fur it is sewn from. So, fur coats made of otter and river beaver fur are the most wearable, they will last 20 seasons. Fur coats from the popular mink are also wearable - they will live for about 10 seasons, from astrakhan fur, blue fox or marten - 7 seasons, and from nutria or fox fur will last for 5 seasons. Squirrel fur coats will live for 4 seasons, but rabbit and hare fur is the most short-lived and will please no more than two years.

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What is the warmest coat?

Fur is considered the warmest reindeer or a bear, but coats made from these furs are not very common. Even in hard frost it will definitely warm the fur of a fox, raccoon dog, fox, beaver, marten, sable.

A less warm fur coat is obtained from mink, column, astrakhan fur, ermine, chinchilla. Products made of rabbit, goat, marmot fur have reduced heat resistance. And the fur of a hamster and a gopher does not warm at all.

What is the lightest coat?

The weight of the coat plays an important role. The easiest skins are hamster, gopher and hare. Medium-weight products are obtained from mink, rabbit, nutria, muskrat, squirrel, ferret. The heaviest fur coat is made from the skin of a wolf, a raccoon dog, an otter, a beaver, an arctic fox, a sable, an astrakhan fur.

What determines the price of a product?

Firstly, the cost of a fur coat depends on the style and length. The quality of fur dressing is of great importance - a well-dressed fur product seems dense, “plump”. The fur of the fur coat is well-made without any “creases”, the seams are neat. The price of a fur product also depends on the softness and shine of the pile.

In many products, small pieces of fur are “adjusted” using a special computer kit. It is due to the use of such an expensive technology that the cost of this fur coat is almost the same as a similar product made of solid plates. However, in terms of quality, duration and appearance fur coats from pieces matched computer program, are inferior to a one-piece product.

Mink

The price of a mink coat largely depends on its color. The cheapest is hazel (light brown), then comes dark brown, then various red shades.

Even more expensive is black mink, beige, gray and blue, in the next price category - "tourmaline" (beige undercoat and brown long hair) and white fur.

The most expensive mink is called "black diamond" (black with a blue or purple tint). The warmest and most expensive fur coats are made from skins that have Platinum or SagaRoyal, NAFA or AmericanLegend top tags. Such skins are distinguished by a thick down and a large amount of outer hair. Cheaper and not so thick-haired skins are used to produce not so warm, but very light fur coats.

What to look for when buying?

When choosing a fur coat, you should be extremely picky and attentive buyer. In particular, Rospotrebnadzor specialists recommend doing the following at the time of purchase:

• Examine the fur and evaluate its density. If the fur seems not thick enough, check with the seller when exactly the animals were slaughtered, from the skins of which fur coats were sewn. The fact is that animals have the thickest and fluffiest fur in winter, in summer they shed. In addition, such an effect can be generated by poor-quality dressing of skins, more precisely, by their excessive stretching.
• Run your hand against the wool- the down should be thick enough, and long hairs should not break. In addition, the fur should quickly fall into place, the skin should be soft to the touch. Feel free to squeeze, crease, pull the pile - a good product will survive these manipulations.
• Pull the fur. If you have hairs left in your hand that have separated from the skin of a fur coat, it will shed constantly.
• shake your fur coat. If the villi do not crumble too intensively (hairs are moderately shed from any new fur coat after the drying procedure) - everything is in order, and if the fur coat “rattles” like oilcloth, the fur is overdried, such a product is unlikely to be worn for a long time, quickly lose shape.
• Check if you are really dealing with natural fur and not dyed- Spread the undercoat with your fingers and check the color of the skin. In the skin, not subjected to coloring, the skin remains white. If you want to buy a dyed fur coat, rub the fur with a handkerchief - high-quality dyes should not leave marks.
• Pay attention to the seams- they should be stitched thinly, neatly and almost not palpable. There are glued fur coats on the market, glue is used instead of seams, such a fur coat is not worth our attention, if you find a glued fur coat, in no case do not buy it.
• Ask the seller to rip off the lining of the product and show you the inside of the product. If the pieces are about 15 × 15 - the product is of high quality. If they are much smaller, the seams are made inaccurately - in front of you is a thing that in 2-3 years will cease to be the subject of your pride.
• Examine the tags and manufacturer's data. When buying, it is better to give preference to a product that has tags with the name and address of the manufacturer, as well as a product that has a guarantee.
• try on different styles fur coats until you find the one that suits you best.

Winter is in full swing. Remembering the natural disasters of recent times, it is not a fact that it will not freeze us specifically yet. Warm, soft, cozy and, most importantly, luxurious outfit that makes you feel like a king or queen in any weather - that's what a fur coat is.

Let's remind for whom it is not too late how to choose the right fur products.

Let's illustrate our conversation with examples from the site fur factory "Kalyaev" .

Of course, before buying a fur coat, as well as another not small thing, it is very important to decide for yourself how much money you can spend. And you can also think about what effect you want to achieve? What goals do you pursue by buying this fur product? After all, it can be used both as a universal (prestigious) option for several seasons, and as a warm outerwear and how easy fashionable outfit, and like something else.

So what do we choose. For example, if you need something universal, you should look at the classic models. After all, it is known that trendy new items are chic today, and bad manners tomorrow. Ideally, you need to choose the fur that will come into fashion in next year not the one you dreamed of recent years five. At the moment, the most versatile fur that will look relevant for a long time and will suit any situation is, of course, mink.

The most demanding and least dependent on financial expenses trying to show status. This will help especially expensive fur or flashy fashion style. Such clothes will make it clear to everyone that its owner easily allowed himself to buy an expensive little thing for one season. :) Naturally, in order to arouse the envy of others, you should put on an outfit not only of a trendy style, but also of the most expensive fur, for example, sable and chinchilla.

But there is another group of buyers. For them, a relatively budget type of luxury is rabbit fur products.

In order to choose the right fur coat model, you need to think not only about your own style, but also about your lifestyle. If you have to be outside for a long time, it is better to choose a long warm model. For motorists, sellers strongly recommend cropped coats and jackets with wide sleeves. Universal clothes - short fur coat to the knees.

Choosing the right fur is easy. good fur The one you don't want to let go of. First, the fur coat needs to be stroked - in the direction of the pile and vice versa. There should be no greasy feeling on the hands, and the fur should easily return to its original state. It should not crumble, crumble and break. And leave paint on your hands - too.

Every woman wants to always look beautiful, elegant and luxurious. And it is quite possible to achieve this with the help of fashionable and exclusive clothes. However, winter is the time of the year when under a thick layer of a coat or jacket it is not always possible to show oneself in all its glory. In this case, it remains only to resort to the choice of aesthetically beautiful outerwear. With sufficient financial viability, the question arises “How to choose a fur coat?”.

A fur coat is a fur product that every woman dreams of. In winter, it will warm much better than a down jacket or coat, it is not afraid of moisture, besides, fur is one of the most popular decorative elements in the form of trim on jackets, vests and bags. The better the fur coat, the better it will retain heat in winter frosts and warm. Therefore, it is very important to choose a product from natural fur. However, going in search, you can easily come across a fake, which will cost no less than the original. It is important to know how to choose the right fur coat in case, so as not to be deceived, consider the main criteria for choosing a fur coat.

When choosing a new fur coat, you should first of all start from the natural climate that prevails in your area. It depends on this factor how long a new product will last you. Special attention it is worth paying attention to such parameters as air humidity, amount of precipitation and their nature (snow with rain or just snow), the lowest temperature in winter. And you also need to decide in advance why exactly you want to buy such outerwear - to protect against sultry frosts or to emphasize your status.

Below we have tried to present in most detail the possible options for fur for a fur coat, which are best suited for residents of certain regions of our country. The material of the product may be different:

• mink coat;
• fur coat from a muton;
• from a fox;
• from astrakhan;
• from a raccoon;
• rabbit fur coat;
• from sable;
• marten fur coat, etc.

Living in Siberia, the Urals or the Far East, then for you ideal option there will be a fur coat from a fox, from a muton, a fur coat from a sable or from a fox. It is these animals that live in climatic conditions similar to your region, and their skin has the highest heat resistance. It is recommended to select exclusively "winter" fur, it usually has a thick and dense down. Such a fur coat is not cheap, but it pays off due to the long wearing period, which is up to 10 years.

If you live in a region where a more humid climate prevails, you should prefer a fur coat made of beaver, chinchilla or nutria. Their skin is also not afraid of cold weather, but is more resistant to high humidity and is very wear-resistant. On average, beaver and nutria fur coats are worn for at least 15 years.

If you are a resident of a region with a milder and warmer climate, you can choose a rabbit fur coat. Also, options such as marmot fur and ermine are perfect. Such a product will not be able to save you from frost, but its cost is much lower than the cost of previous options.

Characteristics of fur types

Consider each type of fur and its features.

Astrakhan fur coat

A product made of such fur will be distinguished by a high density of medium-length wool with a pronounced pattern. Usually the same fur coats are black, but there are also gray, white, with a golden hue.

From the fox

The coat is long and thick, and the color can shimmer and have different shades. Maybe red gray color different shades, with splashes of white, black.

From a rabbit

Choosing a rabbit fur coat is the most a budget option. The fur is short and soft to the touch. Colors are various - black, brown, gray, white.

Mouton fur coat

Mouton fur coats are processed and dyed, the fur is sheared so that it is of the same length. The fur is soft and shiny.

Sable fur coat

Choosing a sable fur coat means purchasing one of the elite options. Sable fur is thick, soft and pleasant to the touch. The pile is long - about four centimeters. The color can be from yellowish-sandy to dark brown.

From beaver and nutria

Both the nutria and the beaver have heavy dense fur, the color is different gradations of brown. A nutria fur coat is cheaper than a beaver fur coat, but beaver fur is denser and fluffier, so if you decide to choose a fur beaver fur coat, keep this in mind.

From a raccoon

The pile of such a fur coat is long and soft. Colors may vary, but fur with less yellow is more valued.

Mink coat and its features

Such an option as a mink coat is the most popular. Many women prefer this particular fur because of its versatility. Firstly, mink fur has average heat resistance and wear resistance, secondly, a mink coat can last quite a long time - up to 10 seasons, and thirdly, the cost of this fur coat is low.

The fur of the male mink is much warmer than the fur of the female, as it has a thick, dense undercoat that does not let the cold through. However, the second option can also turn out to be warm, it all depends on the model of the fur coat and the type of fur treatment. For example, on sale now you can see a mink coat with fur in the form it was originally, but there are plucked and sheared models.

To get a plucked mink, the longest hairs are plucked out, giving the fur a plush appearance. A plucked mink coat will be less warm, but a sheared model will have even less heat-resistant properties, since the fur processing technology consists in cutting not only long hairs, but also short pile. By the way, the latter processing method is often used if there are defects on the product, so consider this when choosing a fur coat.

Dyed fur: for or against?

A product such as a fur coat can be diversified not only due to the style, unusual tailoring or sheared technology, but also by dyeing the fur. In this way, you can get a fur coat, the fur of which will have a bright and lively color, up to unnatural shades and fashionable prints. Usually, a dyed fur coat does not lose its basic properties of heat resistance and moisture resistance, it all depends on the quality of the technology.

Some manufacturers may use the dyeing method in such cases when it is necessary to hide small defects in the fur, after which the fur coat is put up for sale at a significantly higher price than what was originally set. In the same way, they can give out cheap fur for expensive ones. Coloring the fur of wild nutria is generally a mandatory processing, since the natural color is not so attractive.

There is a risk of acquiring a dyed fur coat, which, with the slightest exposure to moisture, will shed, which is also unpleasant. In order not to succumb to the tricks of cunning dealers who want to cash in on inexperienced buyers, you should take a white handkerchief with you. When you are directly in the store, go to the product and tightly squeeze the fur with a handkerchief. If after that the paint, although in a small amount, remains on the white fabric, then the fur coat was subjected to poor-quality coloring.

What fur coats are relevant now?

As statistics show, the same mink is very popular, but sable fur coats are considered the most elite, which not everyone can afford. Of course, you can choose a fur coat from cheaper fur, for example, beaver or rabbit fur, the most important thing is not even that, but that your new fur coat is in fashion. What fashion trends on fur products now prevail?

To the delight of all the fair sex, various styles of fur coats remain in fashion. It can be long fur coats with a fitted silhouette or short models free cut- there is a choice for every taste. But if you often use transport, then it is not recommended to buy a fur coat that is longer than the calves, otherwise the fur on the hem will quickly lose its original appearance.

Main fashion trend today is the technology of processing fur under the "wild skin". Fur coats processed using this technique look like they have just been plucked from animals. Rough, as if ragged edges of the sleeves, hem and collars are a new highlight that has risen at the peak of popularity. However, such a trend, of course, is not for everyone.

Another trend this year is a fur coat made from different pieces of mink skin, the fur of which differs in color, for example, a combination of beige-brown and green-gray fur is used in the product. Those representatives who like to stand out from the crowd should pay attention to fur coats dyed in the brightest and most unusual colors, such as pink, yellow, blue or bright red.

Determining the quality of a fur coat

Before you go shopping, you need to make sure that you know exactly how to check the quality of a fur coat. Please note the following rules:

First of all, you need to check the fur. It should be uniform, thick and shiny, there should be no bald spots. Run your hand over the fur against its direction, if after that the hairs smoothly fall into place, then the fur is of high quality.

Squeeze a small fluff of fur in your hand and try to pull out the hairs, if they do not stretch out, this good sign, but if they remain in your hands even with the slightest stroke, the product is of poor quality and it is better to refuse to buy it.

Shake in the hands of any section of the fur coat, for example, the hem. If the product is of high quality, it will quickly straighten up and take on its original shape, and the villi will not lay down with icicles, but if the fur coat is of poor quality, the area will remain wrinkled and the fur untidy.

Carefully inspect the junctions of the skins on the product. If you did not find threads or stitches, this indicates that the parts are simply glued together, and such a fur coat will not last you long. It is also worth paying attention to the color of the reverse side of the skins, there should not be any yellowness, creases and cracks. A good quality fur coat usually has a white back.

On the lining of the product, there must be company labels of the same design, and there must also be a tag that contains information on how to care for the product.

The more whole skins, the better. This coat will keep you warm in winter. If the product is made of many small skins, its cost and heat resistance will be reduced by an order of magnitude. Remember that a whole skin is considered material in size not less than 15x15 cm.

Having looked at a coat of a suitable model, you should not rush to buy it, even if it seemed to you to be of very high quality. First you need to ask the seller to show you a certificate of product conformity established standards. This document is very important, because it confirms that the fur coat was made in accordance with all the rules and is safe. On the market, you are unlikely to be provided with such a certificate, which may indicate a fake and poor quality of a fur coat.

How to care for a fur coat?

If you still opted for a good option, you need to make sure that the product lasts you as long as possible. You need to know how to properly care for such a thing. It is recommended to hang the coat on coat hangers suitable for your size, and it is desirable that they have a wider brim. Ideally, a fur coat should be in a case and stored in a closed cabinet away from heating appliances. If you have chosen a dyed fur coat, it is not recommended to hang it next to light-colored things in order to prevent their staining.

It is not recommended to clean the fur yourself at home, it is better to contact a dry cleaning specialist. If the fur coat gets a little wet under the snow, it can be easily dried. To do this, you must first shake the product well, then spread it in an even layer on any horizontal plane (for example, on the floor). You need to leave the fur coat to dry at room temperature, in no case should you lay out the product next to the battery or any other heating device. After the fur coat dries completely, the fur must be combed with a brush in the direction of the pile.

Given the high cost, you need to know how to choose the right fur coat. Follow the tips above and take your time to make a purchase decision.

Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury. Coco Chanel

Which is better: a fur coat or a sheepskin coat?

To date, outerwear made of natural fur is represented mainly by fur coats and sheepskin coats. Therefore, before you go to the store for a fur product, you need to decide what exactly you need.

The main difference between a fur coat and a sheepskin coat is the location of the fur. So, a sheepskin coat has a top layer in the form of leather, while the pile is turned inside out, which makes it a little warmer than a fur coat. This is due to a layer of warm air, which is held between fur hairs.

Since the fur coat assumes the facial location of the fur, then, accordingly, it will be a little cooler in it. But this does not mean at all that it is cold in winter. Even living in the northern latitudes or in Siberia, a fur coat made of natural fur is able to warm and retain warm air inside the product.

In addition to the warming function, women's outerwear should delight and decorate its owner. In this matter, the undisputed leader will, of course, be a fur coat. Her luxurious iridescent pile will demonstrate the chic and taste of the girl, as well as her wealth.

The ability to select fur according to the color type of appearance helps to create the most harmonious and stylish images in which there will be no place for routine and boredom.

How to choose the size and style?

Almost every girl who buys a fur coat expects to wear it for more than one season. On average, one product can serve faithfully to its owner from 5 to 10 years. Therefore, it is important to carefully approach the choice of exactly “your” style, so that it will please you for several winters and be relevant and fashionable all this time.

In order not to be mistaken with the size, it is important to pay attention to the following points when buying:

Do not buy a fur coat if it is small or tight for you. Some girls, hoping to lose a few extra pounds, buy things a little smaller.

If trendy jeans from the latest collection can still be used as an incentive to adjust the figure, then such experiments should not be carried out with a natural fur coat, since there is a high risk of not coping with the task and being left without your favorite skin.

Remember that things that are too tight, or put on buttocks, do not slim, as many people think, but only emphasize figure flaws.

If you can't decide between two sizes, choose the larger one. Do not forget that a fur coat is winter item closet, so an extra warm sweater underneath never hurts. Unless, of course, you travel exclusively by car. Although even in this case, practical ladies will get themselves a thing with a “reserve” in the form of a half size.

When trying on a fur coat, you should feel comfortable in it and literally fall in love with this fur. If, when you see yourself in a mirror in a fur coat, some minor detail does not suit you, then most likely this is not your model. And if cut details or inconveniently located seams interfere with you, then you should 100% put such a thing aside and try to pick up something else.

Particular attention should be paid to the style, because with its help you can hide flaws and emphasize the dignity of your figure. Yes, for full ladies it is recommended to select styles that hide the dimensions of the body and volumes. Such an ideal option would be a slightly flared model, an A-silhouette fur coat or a trapeze. Length - from mid-thigh to mid-calf. If you purchase a longer product, it will add weight to the image, and a short one will not hide problematic hips and buttocks.

Plump girls should choose fur coats with short fur, using decor in the form of a chic fox hood or silver fox collar as decoration.

Busty, slender girls can afford straight fur coats with a belt that will emphasize the waistline and emphasize the chest. And if, on the contrary, you need to distract your eyes from a small chest, then you should choose a fur coat on a yoke - for example, a combined model with transverse skins on top of the chest and longitudinal ones along the rest of the product.

If your strong point is long legs, but at the same time there are inconspicuous buttocks, then we recommend choosing a “balloon” model shortened to the middle of the thigh with a drawstring along the bottom of the fur coat. Such an element is able to draw the attention of others to your legs, and the lacing will create a visual volume in the butt area.

Having decided to buy a fur coat with a transverse arrangement of skins, you need to very critically examine yourself in the mirror. Such a model will not suit large and overweight women, as it will give their silhouette even more visual volume. If you have a pleasant fullness, but at the same time have ideal proportions, then the “cross” can have a place in your wardrobe, provided that you choose fur with a short pile. Pay attention to sheared mink, muton, chinchilla, astrakhan fur.

Slender women can choose a transverse cut in any style and fur design, as such a fur coat will look exceptionally harmonious and elegant on them.

If you can’t decide on the location of the skins on your future fur coat, keep in mind that the “cross”, unlike the classics:

• has an original look;
• looks more stylish and modern;
• able to hide figure flaws by adding the missing volume in the right places;
• helps its owner look a little younger;
• looks much more luxurious;
• makes visible all the best qualities of fur.

What fur to choose?

Among the range presented today fur products it is very easy for an inexperienced consumer to get confused, because when choosing a fur coat, you really want to buy the warmest, most durable and high-quality option. To do this, it is very important to decide on the fur from which your new outerwear will be made.

Mink

She deservedly bears the name of the “Queen of Furs”. Mink texture has average length pile with a rather thick undercoat, which perfectly retains heat inside. A wide range of natural shades is able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding fashionistas, fitting into any bold and extravagant images.

There are several types of mink according to the place of origin:

Scandinavian. the most common and affordable option. Such fur has slightly longer hairs and dense underfur, which makes it the most comfortable to wear in the Russian climate.

American. such fur is obtained in Canada, and compared to the European one, it has much softer skins with a fluffy undercoat. Due to this, the cost of such fur is slightly overstated.

Russian. Such a mink differs from the western height of the outer hair and a higher location of the underfur. This fur looks fluffy and shaggy, which makes it the most comfortable to wear in temperate and northern latitudes.

The Russian mink is not afraid of humidity and too hot and dry air, which makes it possible to ventilate it in the fresh air under direct sunlight, burning out the moth larvae.

arctic fox

This fur has longer fur hairs compared to mink, which makes it ideal for decorating fur products with it. It is distinguished by warmth, wear resistance, relative moisture resistance and excellent combination with other textures.

Mouton (sheepskin)

The most popular fur of our grandmothers until recently was considered a relic of the past, but today the giants of the fur industry have learned how to make truly chic works of fur art from sheep's wool. Having a relatively low price, a muton fur coat is made in the most daring variations and colors, without losing its heating and wear-resistant properties.

Chinchilla

One of the most luxurious furs. It is distinguished by its special softness and silkiness, the undercoat has a height almost on a par with the hairs.

A distinctive feature of the pile is a zoned color that can give any product a chic and exclusive look.

Light as fluff, chinchilla fur is not available to a wide mass of buyers, as it has a rather high cost. In addition, it is very short-lived (maximum - 3 seasons) and does not tolerate moisture, upon contact with which the life of the fur is reduced significantly.

Beaver

One of the most durable furs - a beaver coat, with proper operation, can safely serve its mistress for about 20 years. Beaver fur has a very thick undercoat and a long guard hair, so a natural beaver can look like a mink. A sheared beaver is often confused with a rabbit - cut hard hairs flush with the undercoat are very reminiscent of its wool.

Natural fur a beaver of a brownish-ashy hue does not look very respectable, but, nevertheless, has found many admirers among its owners. Due to the fact that a beaver coat cannot be cheap (due to the complexity of mining, breeding and dressing skins), many are ready to wear it in natural color demonstrating your taste and wealth.

Deciding on a color

In order to choose a fur coat that is ideal for you in all respects, it is important to take into account not only the features of your figure, but also your color type.

For “warm” blondes, the ideal option would be red and nut color - fox, lynx, light mink. For cooler platinum blondes, blue mink and ermine are great options. We also recommend considering chinchilla or raccoon fur.

Brown-eyed brunettes can afford to wear black mink, silver fox or sheepskin fur. You can also try on the fur of other dark shades.

Do not be afraid to purchase painted products. To date, fur coat manufacturers have learned to color the fur quite well, so feel free to try on products of non-standard colors. But, having decided to buy such a fur coat, just in case, check the quality yourself, without relying on the advice of a meticulous seller. Just run a white handkerchief against the wool and over the undercoat - if traces of paint remain on it, then most likely this fur coat will not last long, after a few seasons it will fade and lose its color.

Universal fur that suits absolutely all color types is sable and muton.