Every true lady dreams of her husband, loved one or just a fan giving her a fur coat. Firstly, it is easy to look feminine in winter (but a down jacket cannot boast of this). Secondly, fur coats look very stylish and expensive. And thirdly, a fur coat is always warm (of course, if the manufacturer has not skimped on the lining). In this article we will tell you all about the new items in fashionable astrakhan fur coats. At the end of the article you will find photos of the most fashionable models of 2021.
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Features and Benefits
The undeservedly forgotten astrakhan fur has returned to fashion again. After all, the beauty of an astrakhan fur coat cannot be compared with anything. Featuring a unique raised swirl or moire pattern, this fur piece is almost weightless. The thing is that fur coats are made from thin skins of newly born lambs or unborn animals. An adult sheep does not have such a beautiful curl pattern.
An astrakhan fur coat has a number of advantages compared to products made from the fur of other animals. Firstly, each karakul model is unique. Secondly, such a rare black color for fur in this case is always natural. Thirdly, fur coats made from astrakhan fur are combined with clothes of various styles.
Fur coats of any style are sewn from the thin skins of Karakul lambs. After all, the fur pattern is almost the same type. All skins are almost identical, they are easy to join together to obtain a homogeneous sheet. The fur coat with curls arranged in rows is most valued.
Curly skins have a lower cost. The curls on them are located chaotically and unsystematically. Half-opened curls indicate that the skin was removed from a lamb older than 3 days. The longer the wool, the worse the quality of the product. The value of astrakhan skins decreases as the lambs grow.
Signs of a quality fur coat
A high-quality fur coat can be determined by several characteristics:
- The item should not fade. To check this, wipe the fur with a piece of fabric in a contrasting shade. If there are hairs of wool left on the fabric, the product is of dubious quality.
- The fur should not have creases, and they should not remain when the product is compressed. You can check this when purchasing. A high-quality fur coat easily restores its shape after any mechanical stress. In addition, the fur on different parts of the coat should be the same length.
- The reverse side of the product should not have scratches, creases or unnecessary seams. The color of the back side of the skin should be light shades, this indicates the high quality of the fur.
- The seams must be smooth and of high quality, without protruding threads. And in no case glued, but only stitched.
Designers are increasingly offering high-quality “replicas” made of faux fur. Such models allow you to further diversify the color palette of fashionable solutions and give the material the properties necessary for sewing new silhouettes. Artificial fur coats made from astrakhan fur, as in the photo, are almost impossible to distinguish from natural material.
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Fashionable styles and models
Various styles of fur coats are sewn from astrakhan skins. Long models are preferred by older women. Young people usually choose short fur coats with an ultra-fashionable, sometimes avant-garde cut.
Hooded
Usually a short fur coat that reaches the hips or knees is decorated with a hood. Under this model you can wear straight-cut trousers or skirts. A fur coat below the knees is worn with a sweater-dress and over-the-knee boots. You don't have to wear a hat under the hooded model.
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Haircut
A sheared fur coat looks like a velvet coat. Such products are often decorated with arctic fox or silver fox. Short fur coats with a hood look original.
Autolady
Women who drive a car on their own are better off choosing short sheepskin coats. It's not so hot in them, but it's comfortable to sit behind the wheel. True, the flat curls of astrakhan fur will deteriorate if you sit on a fur coat made from skins with such a pattern.
Trapezoid
The most popular are knee-length fur coats with a trapezoidal silhouette. Such models are suitable for women with full hips and thin girls.
With a collar
This year the English collar is in fashion. This detail is used to decorate loose-fitting fur coats with a belt. Stand collar or Chanel are in fashion. Often, astrakhan items are decorated with arctic fox or silver fox fur. A collar made of long-haired fur transforms an astrakhan fur coat beyond recognition.
Combined
Astrakhan fur matches with any long-haired fur. Usually the astrakhan fur coat is combined with an arctic fox or a silver fox. Leather and suede are used to decorate the products. This season, an astrakhan jacket with leather sleeves is in fashion.
Cocoon fur coat
The cocoon fur coat has a tight-fitting top, the silhouette widens slightly at the hips, and narrows again towards the bottom. It is comfortable to walk in such clothes, and you can also wear loose and warm clothes underneath. The cocoon style can have a hood or stand-up collar.
From the paws
Fur coats are often made from astrakhan fur, because in such places the curls are very short and close to the skin. Sewing one product requires a huge amount of skins. They are placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. In any case, a fur coat made from paws is easy to recognize by its characteristic melange pattern.
Straight
The delicate skins of a newly born lamb are used to make amazingly beautiful straight fur coats. Typically, such models are decorated with an English collar or stand. Fur coats with a straight silhouette are often complemented with arctic fox, mink or fox fur.
With sleeves
Thin astrakhan skin allows you to create models that look like jackets. Designers very often sew fur coats from astrakhan fur with short sleeves. In winter they can be worn with long leather mittens. In cool autumn, such products are worn under trousers or skirts, like an ordinary jacket.
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With zipper
Youth models may have a zipper. It is located in the center or slightly to the side. A zipper may be present on short models; this detail makes them look like fashionable jackets.
Bat
The bat sleeve transforms the fur coat and makes it more original. Typically this style is used when sewing short sheepskin coats. Bat sleeves can be standard or ¾ length.
Fitted
Thin lamb skins with short hair can be used to sew beautiful fitted models. Such short fur coats look like jackets or jackets made of velvet.
Stylish styles of fur coats made from astrakhan fur
The couturiers could not ignore the unique characteristic of astrakhan fur - its incredible plasticity. The material can be used to create intricate designs and original silhouettes. The fur drapes beautifully and perfectly holds the shape specified during sewing.
Karakul looks equally stylish in tight-fitting fur coats and in unusual additions to a standard cut. The result of such versatility of astrakhan fur has been the appearance in winter collections of exquisite products that have styles that are radically different from traditional fur fashion.
Cape
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The unusual name hides a cape with side slits for the arms. Loose fit, chic draperies, unusual style. At first glance, such a fur coat is impractical. However, capes are considered one of the most popular models for winter 20/21. Stylists advise wearing them with insulated jackets and long gloves.
Manto
"Relative" of the cape. Also characterized by a loose fit, chic flared hem and short sleeves. The collar of the coat has a laconic design. Most models have a hem trim made of another type of fur. Such outerwear looks too elegant, so to speak. Despite this “shortcoming”, the coat is considered one of the central models of winter 2020-2021.
An elegant hat and stylish high-top boots will be an effective addition to your look. Both capes and coats look most elegant when decorated with contrasting fur. Decorating the collar or hem with another type of fur gives the product nobility and adds uniqueness.
Coat dresses
The model is confidently conquering the fashion industry. The style of the product is 100% identical to the coat, which fits exactly to your figure. Such fur coats are worn with a wide leather belt.
Thanks to the plasticity of karakul, designers were able to play with such trendy styles as “sun” and “tulip” in outerwear. The unusual silhouette is complemented by short sleeves. Such fur coats for going outside will have to be supplemented with elongated gloves.
A coat dress will highlight all the advantages of a woman's figure. The flirtatiousness of the product will add romance and elegance to the look.
Despite the fact that such fur coats look a little frivolous, they are incredibly warm and practical. An excellent choice for warm winter days, fur will reliably protect you from wind and cold.
"Kimono"
One of the main trends in the fashion industry in 2021 is minimalism. However, he is not at all friendly with fur. True, karakul became a pleasant exception. The kimono style is characterized by a straight cut and wide sleeves. The exquisite product is complemented by an impressive collar of a non-standard shape, which is the “highlight” of the fur coat.
The silhouette is at the top of the current trends for the coming winter. In most styles, the intricate collar is actually a hood that can be worn in a variety of ways. For example, as a stylish cape-cape. Also, a voluminous collar can be draped beautifully and effectively, demonstrating your refined taste.
Such models look most stylish in light colors, which allow you to highlight the original drapery. In “kimono” fashion designers are happy to play with textures, use leather or suede inserts, and offer intricate belt options and pocket trim. Smooth fur with a beautiful pattern supports this stylish trend better than its other “brothers.”
Colors
Typically, fur coats are made from black, brown or gray astrakhan fur. True, thanks to the efforts of breeders, the color palette has expanded. Natural astrakhan fur can have amber, silver, bronze, apricot, or pink tints.
Blue
Natural astrakhan fur may have a bluish-gray tint. True, manufacturers often paint products in a bright blue color. Astrakhan fur tolerates tinting well; the dye does not affect the quality of the wool.
Gray
Naturally colored fur coats made from gray astrakhan fur are a common assortment in fur stores.
Such products cost less than others, but they last a long time, do not shed, and the fur does not fall off.
White
White fur coats are made from rare breeds of lamb. Afghan karakul is the most valued item. Astrakhan skins from southwest Africa (swakara) have a milky hue. True, most often models made of bleached fur are sold on the market.
Black
This is the most common color of natural and undyed fur. Black fur coats can be combined with any clothing or decorated with a satin or leather belt.
Beige
Astrakhan beige color appeared thanks to the efforts of breeders. This natural fur is often used for sewing long and short models.
Blue
Natural astrakhan has a gray-blue tint. Blue fur coats are obtained by dyeing fur. Low-quality products are painted in bright, rich colors. Tinting helps hide fur defects.
Golden
Breeders bred a breed with amber, almost golden fur. Astrakhan fur of this natural color is used to sew amazingly beautiful products.
Brown
The most popular models for winter are sewn from natural fur of milky coffee, brown or dark brown color. All shades of brown can be found at fashion shows from the world's leading designers.
What you need to know when choosing a style
Modern styles of products are suitable for fashionistas of any age category. On sale you will always find both classic, discreet models and avant-garde solutions for young and daring fashionistas.
Plus size models
Designers skillfully dilute models of large-sized astrakhan fur coats with large draperies, deep streamlined hoods, inserts of other textured materials, patch pockets and designer buttons. All these details make it possible to advantageously emphasize the advantages of large figures, distract attention from shortcomings and, in general, make the image more interesting. By skillfully breaking up large shapes, designers visually reduce volumes and harmonize the figure. Wide three-quarter sleeves also help balance the figure. Such fur coats are designed for not too cold weather, but they will perfectly decorate any special event.
Choosing a style according to your figure
To choose a model based on your figure, it is important to know the models of astrakhan fur coats and your body type. A triangle figure is best suited for fur coats with a straight, trapezoidal and flared silhouette. An hourglass figure will suit a style that emphasizes its advantages - fitted. The cocoon and A-line styles are most suitable for a rectangle. To add a feminine touch to your look, choose knee-length pencil skirts with a feminine slit at the back. By combining such a skirt with a fitted short fur coat, you will get the most harmonious and smooth look with pronounced rounded hip lines.
Length
Thin lamb skins can be used to create products of various lengths. True, astrakhan fur coats are best worn in cool autumn or early winter. Even a long fur coat to the floor will not save you from the harsh January frosts.
Maxi
A floor-length astrakhan fur coat is always expensive, because to make it you will need more than a dozen skins. But this model looks unusually elegant and stylish.
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Short
Ultra-short, waist-length sheepskin coats are very popular among young people. Flared models up to the hip line are in fashion.
Up to the knees
The most popular models are knee-length models with a straight or trapezoidal silhouette. Such products are combined with skinny trousers, miniskirts, short dresses and over-the-knee boots.
What to wear with
Putting on winter clothes at the beginning of the season, every woman asks the question: what to wear with an astrakhan fur coat this winter? However, the choice of images that can be created using an astrakhan fur coat is extremely extensive. The choice in favor of certain wardrobe components directly depends on your color type, lifestyle, body shape and style.
A fan of an active lifestyle who prefers jeans should give preference to medium-length or short models. Long fur coats with a hood are suitable for women who spend most of their day outside. In this case, you won’t have to think long about what to wear it with. Feel free to wear long, warm knitted dresses, turtlenecks, warm sweaters and skirts under your fur coat. An astrakhan fur coat compares favorably with mink due to its unpretentious fur and high wearability. It goes well with heeled shoes. Depending on the length of the product, these can be either high boots or elegant ankle boots. The headdress can be in any style; only models of knitted hats look ridiculous. Hats made from the same fur as the fur coat look great.
A profitable investment would be the purchase of fashionable astrakhan clothing with a flared hem and an accentuated waist. If you are planning to visit a cafe or other place and need your fur coat to look organic when unbuttoned, then choose a set that suits your color type. For example, dresses of the winter color type in bright shades will look impressive in contrast with an outer coat.
How to choose
Before you buy an astrakhan fur coat, you need to try it on. It is very important that clothes fit correctly and fit well on your figure. The fur should be smooth as silk and shimmer in the sun. The pattern can be ribbed or in the form of flat curls.
No less original fur coats are made from young lamb. True, the curls of the product are more shaggy, but such fur coats are much cheaper.
The main thing is that the fur does not fall off, the skin does not smell of anything, and the product does not creak or deform if it is shaken or squeezed in your hands.
Fashion for astrakhan fur coats
Today, astrakhan fur coats differ in many ways from those products that were in fashion several decades ago, and were associated mainly with rigor. This type of fur is unique, and this has not given modern designers the slightest chance to ignore it. The peculiarity of this material is that no matter what style the item made from it has, in any case it will look noble and give its owner elegance and a unique style.
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What is the price
Fur coats made in Greece are considered to be of the highest quality. They cost about 1000 dollars. Turkish astrakhan products, on the contrary, are valued cheaper than others. They can be purchased for as little as $300-500. Russian fur coats, which are made from undyed astrakhan fur, can cost around $700-800.
For an exclusive model made from Uzbek, Afghan or South African astrakhan skins, it is better to go to Italy. True, such products will cost more than $1000.
Minor details
What type of headdress is worn with a mink coat? An unmistakable option is a hat that matches the color and tone of the outerwear. An excellent choice is the upper part of the ensemble made of mink, mouton, silver fox or astrakhan fur, if the fur coat is made of a similar material. Another option is possible, in which the headdress is a tone darker or lighter than the fur coat. If the first and second options seem inappropriate, you can play with contrasts. So, for a white fur coat we select a black hat, and for a black one – a cherry-colored detail.
When choosing the color and tone of your headdress, do not forget to take into account the color of your own hair. So, rich, bright colors suit blondes. For ladies with red hair, headdresses are blue, green, and gray. And brunettes will look equally stylish in a fur coat and a hat of any color.
Stylish looks
Karakul is a fur that can be combined with clothes of any style. This fur item is worn to work over a formal suit or for a walk, along with tight-fitting trousers and a turtleneck. If you wear a short fur coat with jeans and sneakers, you will get a casual outfit. Original designer models in combination with evening dresses are used to create an extravagant formal look.
Main nuances
When choosing a headdress that matches your fur coat, remember that an important nuance is the color of the product. If the bottom of the image is made in cold shades, then the top should not be in warm shades. Bright hats should be combined with similar accessories in the ensemble. For a fur coat with a collar, the hat should match the color and shade of the given piece of outerwear.
What is the difference between astrakhan fur and astrakhan fur?
What comes to mind when you imagine smooth black fur consisting of small curls?
Most likely, a hat or fur coat made from astrakhan fur. In Soviet times, pie-shaped astrakhan hats were in great demand among middle and senior officials. Every resident of the USSR dreamed of having an astrakhan fur coat in her wardrobe. One should not think that today this fur is not successful. It's still popular. But not every modern fashionista knows what astrakhan fur is, what is the difference between it and astrakhan fur. Karakul - skins of Karakul lambs aged 1-3 days. Karakulcha is the same skins of lambs, but not born.
These two types of sheepskin fur have other differences, namely:
- appearance;
- degree of heat;
- strength level;
- usage.
The original origin of karakul is Uzbekistan. This breed of sheep was bred there; they received their name in honor of the oasis of the same name on the Zeravshan River. There is no need to think that the homeland of this fur is the Caucasus. Astrakhan fur and broadtail differ, first of all, in appearance. In the first case, the fur is dense, the curls are pronounced and fully formed. Thanks to them, the surface has a unique texture.
The broadtail is distinguished by a unique pattern (the so-called moire), since its curls have not formed. The skins have a thin inner layer, and in addition, for obvious reasons, they are much smaller in size. Astrakhan fur feels much silkier than astrakhan fur, and its color is also black. But you can find golden or silver shades, which are especially appreciated by consumers.
Astrakhan fur retains heat better. It is dense, so you can easily stay in the cold for a long time in a jacket made of astrakhan fur. His curls are not afraid of moisture either. There are no curls in astrakhan fur, the density is lower, and products made from it are not suitable for wearing in winter.
The flesh of astrakhan skins cannot be called durable, but astrakhan fur is still superior to astrakhan fur. It is considered one of the most durable types of fur: clothing can easily withstand 10 seasons. In contrast, broadtail is not resistant to wear.
A fur coat made from astrakhan fur will last you no more than three seasons.
What is karakul: history of origin
Karakul is fur with streaks of skin from lambs, which is removed from them on the first day after their birth. Complementing the topic, astrakhan fur is the fur of which animal, it should be noted that this fur has a thick, elastic, silky structure. Unlike other materials, it has a variety of curls.
Lambs fur
According to legend, his homeland is the territory of the Turks, today it is Uzbekistan. It appeared around the 8th century thanks to the seizure of these lands by the Arabs. Along with the conquest, they brought a lot of their own into the culture. In particular, they brought Karakul sheep and began to make fur products from them. The indigenous people noticed the fact that these animals live well in Asia.
Curls
In the 15th century, the domestic Tver explorer Afanasy Nikitin, known for his land discoveries, brought astrakhan fur to Russian lands. Since then they have become popular.
Attention ! Today, astrakhan wool continues to be supplied from Central Asia, namely from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and some other places, in particular Iraq, South Africa, Romania and Moldova. The most valuable furs are from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and South Africa.
History of origin
