What should fur be like?
When purchasing an ocelot fur coat, you should pay attention to the condition of the fur. It is better to buy an item in a specialized store, where you can calmly and carefully examine the quality of the product. The fur has the following features:
- Rich color and natural shine.
- Covering hair and hemming along the edges of the hem.
- When the fur is compressed, it is easily restored.
- There is no rustling or crackling.
- The pile is laid in one direction and has a uniform length.
- The reverse side of the skin is soft to the touch, light beige in color.
- The color of the pile is yellow-brown with ring-shaped spots.
Hit of the season: tiger-colored fur coats
fur A fur coat is purchased for more than one season and not only to keep you warm in cold weather, but also to demonstrate to others that you have a sense of taste and style, and, of course, to emphasize your financial well-being.
From year to year, fashion designers try to delight us with beauty and diversity. So, if you intend to please yourself and buy a winter coat or fur coat this year, we bring to your attention fashion trends and interesting ideas for the fall-winter 2012-2013 season.
Anastasia Sarycheva
What length is relevant this year? Long fur coats are always in trend, and the fall-winter 2012-2013 season was no exception. This is not surprising, since by choosing such a fur coat, you get a guaranteed combination of beauty and warmth, and this is the most practical option of all possible in the frosty winter.
The opinion of Russian designer German Shalumov is shared by the fashion houses Gucci and Hermès, whose collections feature long fur coats in light and dark tones to suit every taste. And even the most demanding fashionistas will not be able to resist the luxurious fur coats from Viktor & Rolf.
If you are a fan of the shortened version, then this season the designers of the fashion houses Elie Saab and Gianfranco Ferré have created collections of elegant short fur coats in which you will look impressive and flirty.
A fur coat with long pile is a fashionable novelty. Especially if you opt for fur coats from Alexander McQueen, stylish and extravagant.
Animal print has been known since ancient times. Even primitive man warmed himself by wrapping himself in the skins of killed tigers and leopards. Centuries have passed, and the fur of these beautiful animals has become a sign of wealth and luxury, a symbol of power and high status.
The forties of the twentieth century were marked by a new surge of interest among fashionistas in tiger-colored clothing. Animal prints are making a comeback thanks to Christian Dior and his revolutionary New Look collection created in 1947. A leopard coat becomes a symbol of well-being. In the sixties, designers of fashion houses offered wealthy fashionistas, among whom were first ladies and movie stars, to emphasize their financial status by dressing in leopard and snow leopard fur. And their proposal was warmly accepted by Jacqueline Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Claudia Cardinale, Romy Schneider and many other divas of that era.
Dresses and coats with predatory patterns were the main fashion trend of those years. And in the early seventies of the last century, this trend gained popularity among young people, emphasizing sexuality and freedom.
However, taking into account the fact that there are fewer and fewer animals, today fashion designers choose artificially created fur analogues that imitate animal skins.
If you decide to add a coat or fur coat to your wardrobe in “predatory” colors, then it makes sense to pay attention to the recommendations of stylists. Firstly, it is not recommended to harmonize such outerwear with colorful wardrobe details. Don’t forget that the animal print itself looks luxurious and bright. Pants or a skirt, as well as shoes and accessories must be in muted tones; stripes, polka dots, floral prints and flashy colors are strictly prohibited.
In order to look stylish and beautiful, and not vulgar and tasteless, combine animal-colored models with plain clothes and accessories of subdued colors (classic colors are at your service: black, white, beige, gray and brown). “Predatory” coats or fur coats will not only decorate you, but will also help hide the imperfections of your figure from others. An asymmetrical print imitating the color of a zebra, as well as a vertical pattern of python skin, visually elongates the figure, adding slimness.
If, when you go shopping for a winter coat or fur coat, you want to look fashionable and bright not only this season, but also in subsequent winters, then animal print is your choice! We wish you luxurious, and most importantly, warm acquisitions!
How long does a fur coat last?
Outerwear made from natural fur is considered a major and long-term investment. Therefore, the material from which the fur coat is made must be durable. It is worth understanding that the durability of a fur coat made from ocelot and the original fur is different - when cutting (sewing), the texture of the skin weakens somewhat.
Otter fur, which can last more than twenty years, is considered to be an indicator of 100% wearability. In comparison, the longest wear life of an ocelot fur coat is 5-6 seasons (approximately the same as astrakhan fur, red fox, muskrat and lynx). That is, an ocelot is a middle option between a raccoon and a squirrel. The main reason why ocelots are preferred is the indescribable beauty of the fur. Any fashionista looks luxurious, feminine and very impressive in it. In addition, the skin of a jungle cat is soft and pliable to sew, warm, and drapes well.
Fur coat options
The unusual coloring of ocelot fur allows it to be used to sew exclusive outerwear models. Both long fur coats and shortened products look impressive, as can be seen in the presented photo. Popular styles and finishes according to the fashion catalog:
- The ocelot fur coat in the photo is of maximum length with a fitted silhouette and a belt, with a mink collar.
- Outerwear of medium length, flared style, looks impressive with or without a belt.
- A short fur coat with a tight-fitting cut, length above the knees, and a voluminous hood as finishing.
- Long classic models and mid-length items, widened at the bottom with mink cuffs and collar and combined trim at the hem.
- Voluminous short models with wide three-quarter sleeves and a shawl collar or hood.
In a word, fur looks chic and expensive with any style of fur coat, regardless of the finish. Even a simple ocelot vest, judging by the reviews, looks original and stylish.
Thanks to the softness of the skin, a fur coat can be effectively decorated with a lush turn-down collar, wide cuffs, cascading folds, large pockets, an elegant belt, and a hood. In relation to the ocelot, almost any design of the product is appropriate, which is clearly visible in the catalog of fur coats.
What do fur coat owners think?
Ladies who are lucky enough to have an exclusive item in their wardrobe leave positive reviews about the ocelot fur coat. The general opinion can be summarized as follows:
- The fur is warm and cozy, it is not cold in the fur coat.
- The tactile sensation is gentle and soft.
- With careful care it wears well.
- Fits well with different clothing styles.
- Hides figure imperfections.
- Suitable for any age.
The wearability of an ocelot fur coat leaves much to be desired, and reviews from tailors and designers cannot confirm that it is durable. But in any catalog, the stunning beauty of the fur pattern makes ocelot fur coats relevant and in demand.
Spotted coats. Impossible to resist!
Spotted coats. Impossible to resist! Ladies no longer want to wear banal furs: mink, sheepskin, nutria, arctic fox. No, the fur coats made from them are undoubtedly beautiful, but today you can find them in the most provincial town on literally all women. And it is important for any beauty to be dressed not only fashionably, but also exclusively.
The category of the most original, beautiful, valuable and, of course, expensive furs includes fur coats made from lynx and lynx cats. It’s worth saying right away that the lynx cat and the lynx are different animals, although they belong to the same family: felines. In addition to physiological characteristics, habitat and size, it is easy to distinguish them by appearance. Thus, the lynx cat has shorter hair, but the spots on the abdomen are bright black, clearly standing out against the white background.
In the lynx, everything is the opposite: the pile is longer, and the spots on the belly are lighter and more diffuse. The most valuable is lynx, which is caught in Canada. But in Russia, in some areas, the shooting of these animals is generally prohibited. The Russian lynx differs from the Canadian lynx in that the fur on its belly is white, while the Canadian lynx has a yellowish tint, designers call it “the color of baked milk.”
In Russia, lynx comes in four main varieties: steppe, Amur, forest and reed. But in Russia, lynx is hunted in much smaller quantities. Usually not for fur coats, but simply as a hunting trophy. Therefore, each lynx fur coat must be accompanied by special documents and certificates indicating who, where and how it was obtained.
However, despite the incredible difficulty of buying a real lynx fur coat, more and more fashionistas prefer to buy coats made from this amazing, truly chic fur. Lynx fur coats also come in different varieties. Fur coats are made from the back of the fur coat - the result is quite nice products in different shades of yellow: from very light, sandy to rich red. Although such outfits look pretty good, they have no special value. And they are inexpensive - about 70 thousand rubles.
And those who know about fur prefer fur coats made from bellies. The same white ones with black spots. Now this is real luxury! Moreover, the whiter the fur and the brighter and clearer the spots on it, the more expensive the product. And taking into account the fact that several hundred of these skins are spent on one fur coat, the amount for a real, “correct” lynx fur coat sometimes reaches up to 90 thousand dollars.
That’s why you’re unlikely to find such a fur coat in a regular store. And if you do see it, you should know that a white fur coat with a black spot simply cannot cost less than 900 thousand rubles. If you are offered something in the region of one hundred thousand, it makes sense to think and remember that at auction one lynx skin costs from three hundred to one and a half thousand dollars. And for a fur coat you need at least a hundred of them.
That’s why they are usually not sold in fur salons in the middle price segment: the demand for such things is low. But a fur coat made of a different fur, but with lynx fur inserts, or a sheepskin coat with a lynx collar can easily be found. This outfit will cost you many times less. Lynx fur is a real decoration. And if it is present in clothing even in a minimal amount, it immediately turns from ordinary to luxurious.
But despite its incredibly beautiful and rich appearance, this fur is quite inferior in wearability to the usual mink. Such a fur coat, with proper care, will last you about five seasons. Lynx fur is not only one of the most expensive in the world, but also one of the most beautiful. Dense, infinitely warm, pleasant to the touch, it will give the owner of the fur coat the most tender sensations in the world.
Lynx fur is usually not dyed - its natural color is difficult to improve, it is already incredibly beautiful! Mostly the products are sewn from the abdominal part. It is there that the fur is snow-white, with an elegant and unique pattern of black spots. And since the belly is not very large in size, at least several hundred skins are needed for one product. The cost of one skin sometimes reaches a thousand dollars. And with some simple calculations you can calculate how much the entire outfit will cost.
Of course, fur coats are also made from backs, but the price and status are much lower. Although such a fur coat, with tints of all shades from fiery red to sandy gold, is dazzlingly beautiful.
In general, three species of this forest hunter are used in the production of lynx fur products. Lynx is a Canadian, Russian and Canadian lynx cat, which is also called bobcat. In turn, Russian is divided into: Amur, reed, forest and steppe. Each type has its own characteristics: the length of the fur, its color and degree of softness.
If we talk about the difference between a lynx and a lynx cat, then the first has longer fur on the abdomen and less pronounced spots. In turn, the bobcat is distinguished by soft, thick, short hair and bright black spots.
By the way, most fur coats are made from bobcat fur. A white fur coat with rich black spots is charming itself. Insanely expensive, but such a great pleasure.
