Scandinavian mink coat - an outfit for successful ladies

It’s the last days of September on the calendar, and fur coat shops are gradually starting to get excited. It will reach its peak in November-December, with the first fluffy snow falling and temperatures dropping below zero. In different parts of our country, the cold season occurs differently. In some regions the temperature rarely drops below minus five to ten degrees, while in others there are frosts of thirty and forty degrees.

In winter weather you need to dress warmly, and a great option is an incredibly light and warm mink coat. You can read about how to choose a mink coat in my article, but today we will talk about what types of mink fur exist, as well as various color solutions - practical and not very practical.

Scandinavian mink coats: advantages

Why are there so many fans of Scandinavian mink fur? There are many reasons for this:

1. It's very warm. After all, its guard villi are long throughout the entire skin. This protects even from severe frosts.
2. Scandinavian mink fur undergoes careful control before sale. Accordingly, all products made from it are of high quality.
3. The most popular fur coats are made from black Scandinavian mink. Shiny, smooth, stylish, they look incredibly luxurious. It’s not for nothing that such products are called “black diamonds.”
4. The underfur of this fur is dense and beautiful.
5. Scandinavian mink is wear-resistant.
6. This fur is waterproof, which is important for the domestic climate.

There are several varieties of Scandinavian mink:

1. Danish selection, or Kopenhagen Furs. This fur has a smooth, very delicate and rather low spine.
2. The Finnish selection, or Saga Furs, has a rough awn and a fairly high pile height.
3. "Mixed" Scandinavian mink. For example, a popular option is “Danish corduroy”. Externally, this species is similar to the fur of the North American selection.

High-quality Scandinavian mink is most often sold in Copenhagen, at the Kopenhagen Furs auction. The best options:

• SAGA Royal Mink is considered an exclusive fur.
• SAGA Mink is first grade fur.

Livestock breeders who breed Scandinavian mink have bred a huge variety of natural fur colors of this animal. The most famous and in demand on the market today are brown with a black tint and dark brown. Scanblack receives special attention - such skins make a simply gorgeous mink coat! Scandinavian mink of this color has a pure black tone. Allow only a slight coffee tint.

Which mink coat to choose

1. Having a limited budget, you should opt for Russian mink. True, it will warm a little worse than more expensive types of fur, since the underfur is thin.

2. A fur coat made from Chinese animals will also be cheap, but the quality and design refinements in the models will most likely be absent.

3. Wild mink is relatively inexpensive and can retain heat well.

4. Scandinavian and especially North American mink are expensive furs. Fur coats made from them provide excellent warmth, are beautiful, sophisticated and wear-resistant.

5. The fur should be obedient, elastic and shiny, and the inside should be smooth, soft and light in color.

6. Sheared and plucked fur coats are not bad to wear, they have an interesting look and texture, and they are also softer and lighter.

7. Products that have been dyed, tinted or bleached are very interesting from the point of view of the resulting color. But fur after such treatment loses its wear resistance.

8. Dark colors are the most noble and will suit most women.

9. Among the light ones, white mink with light brown shades stands out. This option will look great on blondes.

10. A beige group of dark brown and other colors will look good on different ladies.

How to choose?

If you are going to buy a fur coat from a Scandinavian mink, then it is worth remembering that although the Finnish selection has higher fur, its underfur is rare. Therefore, such a fur coat is suitable for mild climates and snowless winters. Do you want to buy a warm product that will save you from frost? Then you should take a closer look at the Danish selection.

All mink coats made from Scandinavian mink are of high quality. But you need to buy them in trusted salons and official stores. This will guarantee the absence of counterfeits.

Fashionable fur coats

Today, models of fur coats made from Scandinavian mink in pastel shades are at the peak of popularity. In addition, contrasting options are on trend, complemented by elegant black lines.

“Stardust” are also fashionable models. Dark mink fur is decorated with light fibers. The effect is amazing. And such fur coats look expensive and elegant.

If the choice fell on dark shades, then you should pay attention to the following colors:

• Luxurious black.
• Soft chocolate.
• Nice grey.
• Glamorous graphite.

A wide variety of fur coats are made from Scandinavian mink:

• Manto.
• Bow-tie fur coats.
• Classic models.
• Styles in Chanel style.

Both long and short models are in trend. Sleeves can also be of different lengths. Therefore, every representative of the fair sex today will be able to choose a beautiful mink coat for herself. The main thing is that it emphasizes all the advantages of the figure, hides flaws and fits perfectly into the overall style of clothing.

Choosing a fur coat

To begin with, it’s worth focusing on the style. The stores offer a wide variety of models, but each has its own advantages and suits a certain type of woman. For example, short, plump women should not choose elongated models, as the product will strongly emphasize their short stature and figure. It is worth choosing short styles to the knees.

How to wear?

Fur coats made from Scandinavian mink are rightfully considered a real luxury. That’s why it’s worth wearing them with the right accessories.

1. Knitted scarves are prohibited.
2. We'll have to give up colored stoles.
3. A scarf made of fine wool will do.
4. Light scarves made of natural fabric are best suited to such a mink coat.
5. A neat and elegant hat is the best headdress to go with a fur coat.
6. You can choose a small hat that will be devoid of additional decorations.
7. If the fur coat has short sleeves, it must be supplemented with long gloves. It would be better if they were leather.
8. Shoes for a Scandinavian mink coat should be of high quality, expensive and elegant. Low boots, boots, boots - it is important that they have a platform or thin heel.

Scandinavian mink: how to distinguish a fake?

When you come to the store to buy a fur coat, you shouldn’t buy it right away. The product must be checked carefully. After all, deceptions happen. How to understand that this is a real Scandinavian mink? How to distinguish a fake?

First, you should look at the weight of the product. A fur coat made from mink is much lighter than from any other fur. Most often craftsmen skillfully disguise a ferret, rabbit, beaver or marmot as an expensive product. That is why it is important not to make a mistake in your choice, so as not to purchase a fake. What criteria should you pay attention to?

• The marmot has spiky fur and its fur comes in different lengths. When stroking such a pile will become shaggy. After all, it is not plastic. In the sun, the marmot's fur glows blue.
• The rabbit has soft hair. At the same time, the shade over the entire surface of the skin is uneven. If you pluck the undercoat, some of the hairs will remain in your hands.
• Beaver fur is much coarser than mink. And the skin of this animal is larger. Therefore, it is important to look under the lining before purchasing the product.
• Honorik is also often passed off as a mink. After all, this animal is obtained by crossing a ferret and a mink itself. It can be incredibly difficult to spot a fake. A completely black color and a rather thick brown undercoat will help give away the deception.
• The ferret's fur is distinguished by a high awn and sparse underfur. The animal has a rather unusual color. You can easily spot a fake using it. The underfur of this fur is light, and the awn at the ends has a dark shade. Only straight cut models are made from ferret. Otherwise the seams will show through.

There is no need to rush into choosing and purchasing a Scandinavian mink coat. It’s better to visit several stores, ask consultants about all the nuances, and dispel doubts. It is important to be very attentive to every little detail. Then the purchase will be really profitable. And a real Scandinavian mink coat will last for decades.

Mink coats rank first in popularity among Russian women. This fur is beautiful, durable, and has good thermal characteristics. But the cost of such a fur coat is not always affordable for women. Many people save for it for several years, purchasing it for more than one year. But some cunning sellers have learned to pass off fake mink as mink. It is very disappointing to purchase the fur coat of your dreams, which turns out to be not made from mink at all, but, for example, from a ferret or marmot. How to distinguish high quality from counterfeit goods and make a purchase that will last for many years?

Basic rules for purchasing high quality fur products

When planning to purchase a fur coat made of natural fur, you should go to a store that has proven itself well and provides the appropriate certificates and guarantees. In pursuit of savings, you should not look for options in the market. You can find fakes there most often, but then it will be difficult to find the ends.

Now we’ll tell you how to distinguish a high-quality mink coat.

• Mink fur is elastic. Run your hand along the pile in the opposite direction. It should return to its original position. Despite its elasticity and rigidity, the fur does not prick.
• Smooth undercoat, awns of the same length. To disguise a fake, sellers often cut the guard hair so that the length is the same. But in this case, the fur will prick.
• There should be no hair left on the hand when pinched.
• Mink skin has a shine. Single white hairs are sometimes visible on undyed pile.
• Run a white cloth over the fur. There should be no traces of paint left on it.

Manufacturer country

Depending on the country in which they are produced, mink coats have several types. Canadian and Scandinavian minks are considered one of the most expensive. They are distinguished by abundant fluff and very thick pile of medium length. The Ukrainian mink is slightly inferior to them. Its underfur is not so thick, and its awn is longer.

Greek fur coats are very popular among Russian women. There is also an opinion that the cost of fur coats is lower in Greece. Some even go on special tours to buy furs. But in any country there are both high-level and less conscientious manufacturers. A high-quality mink fur product will not be cheap. Therefore, it is better not to take risks by making expensive purchases in resort areas.

Russian and Chinese mink coats are much cheaper. Currently, some Chinese manufacturers have also learned to make good quality fur products. But there are also plenty of fakes among them. Therefore, it would be a shame to buy a Chinese fur coat at the price of a Canadian or Greek one. Here are a few signs by which you can distinguish a Chinese fur coat from a European one:

• Ost. Pronounced and very high. Outwardly it seems prickly. It's like she's lying on the pillow. But sometimes the spine does not differ in height. In this case, the skin can be passed off as Scandinavian.
• Shine. Chinese skins do not have a smooth sheen; they seem to shine in areas. They can be recognized by their characteristic glassy sheen. If you compare Chinese and Scandinavian fur coats, even a non-specialist will immediately notice the difference. Scandinavian furs are distinguished by a beautiful diamond shine that seems to shimmer in the sun.
• Undercoat. Depends on the length of the spine. With a long guard, the undercoat is not dense. Sometimes a mink with short hair and long black fur is passed off as a black mink. But natural black mink has a light core, which after dyeing takes on a dark or gray tint.

Based on these indicators, you can understand where the animal was raised. The place where the fur coat was produced is determined by the sewing technology. In most cases, Greek and Italian fur coats are made from Finnish and Scandinavian skins. Russian mink differs from Chinese mink in having thick and long pile, while Scandinavian mink has thick but short pile.

Sometimes the Chinese use Greek furs for tailoring. In this case, quality should be determined by sewing technology.

Unique breeds

Don’t think that mink has only one type and shade. Finnish mink is distinguished by a wide variety of tones, because it is from there that types of fur that have no analogues in the world came from. Scandinavian mink of a rare variety, which everyone is accustomed to calling “polar,” is in great demand among fashionistas. Its long and thick fur, reminiscent of sable, is especially appreciated by ladies from high society.

No less popular are “crosses” - minks with a pronounced stripe located along and across the ridge, reminiscent of a cross. The uniqueness of this fur is that it does not lose its stripe when dyed. There are several types of such mink:

• Sapphire Cross – the stripe has a bluish-gray tint.
• Silver Cross - bright gray stripe.
• Pastel Cross - dark brown stripe along and across the ridge.

Products made from such fur are quite expensive, because production volumes are limited. No less valuable is the Scandinavian mink called Finnjaguar, which means “Finnish jaguar”. The animal is white with clear black spots.

Mink fakes

The first sign you need to pay attention to is weight. A mink coat is much lighter than any other fur. Often, the manufacturer skillfully disguises a rabbit, marmot, beaver or ferret under an expensive skin. Therefore, you need to know how to distinguish a real mink coat from a fake.

• Rabbit. Unlike mink, rabbit fur is very soft and has a non-uniform shade. The mink skin shines evenly. Rabbits have different hair colors. The rabbit's undercoat leaves hair in the hand when pinched.
• Marmot. The groundhog is often passed off as a mink. Their difference is that the marmot has prickly fur and hairs of different lengths. Marmot hair is also elastic, but does not have plasticity and can become shaggy when stroked. Mink fur, unlike marmot fur, does not give off a bluish tint in the sun.
• Beaver. Beaver and marmot fur can be confused with each other in terms of their stiffness. But both of them are much tougher than mink. Beaver skins are larger in size than mink. The beaver's flesh is twice as thick as mink.
• Ferret. The ferret, compared to the mink, has a higher spine and sparse underfur. It has a peculiar color: the underfur is light, and the awn is dark at the ends. On the sides, light areas are visible, and on the back, a dark-colored spine completely covers the underfur. By the way, ferret skins are not valued much less than mink. They are less wearable, but warmer. Products are not sewn from ferret skins “unraveled”, because the seams will be visible through the fur due to the sparse fluff. Therefore, models made from this fur are mostly straight cut.
• Honorik. This animal is the result of crossing a mink and a ferret. It is quite difficult to distinguish this fur from real mink. It is distinguished by its black color, shine and thick brown undercoat.

The most common types of animals

European mink. For many years, this species had no competitors, since animals of this breed are very beautiful in appearance and have high-quality fur. Today, this breed is listed in the Red Book as it is an endangered species.

Based on the name itself, the habitat of the animal is Eastern Europe. Basically, these animals live in forest areas where there are many bodies of water. The European mink is an excellent swimmer and diver and spends most of its life in water. There are cases when animals can swim even twenty meters underwater without needing air. It is enough for them to remain above the surface of the water for a few seconds in order to capture a portion of air.

The mink feeds mainly on water rats, frogs and crayfish. At the same time, they get the latter from the very bottom, since they tend to move well along the bottom of the reservoir.

The appearance of the animal is very attractive, it is of medium size: it reaches about 40 centimeters in length and weighs about 800 grams. The animal has light spots on its face, which can often make it seem like it is smiling. The mink is very flexible and nimble, has an oblong body and a short tail. The animal has very thick fur, which has a rich and uniform brown color. Sometimes you can find individuals that have a darker or lighter color (black or brown). The animals' fur is so thick that even if a mink stays in water for a long time, it does not get wet. It is worth noting that the fur of the animal practically does not change either in the winter or in the summer season.

Comments

how to determine whether a Scandinavian mink is Russian or not? I bought a fur coat as a Scandinavian mink, but for certain reasons doubts arose whether they sold me a dyed black Russian mink under the guise of a dyed Scandinavian mink

please help me how to distinguish these two furs? And is it still possible to take a fur coat to a salon if 2 weeks have not yet expired but my sleeves were cut in this salon?

no! for certain reasons doubts arose

no! under the guise of a dyed Scandinavian mink, a dyed black Russian mink, please help me how to distinguish these two furs?

“Black Russian” is not grown, only STK

Natural or dyed

no! Is it possible to take a fur coat to a salon if 2 weeks have not yet expired but my sleeves were cut in this salon?

No, when adjusting the product to the individual requirements of the buyer, the right to exchange (if the required product is not available - return) of an item of proper quality within 14 days is lost, the only option left is a return due to a manufacturing defect.

The thing is that when I bought a fur coat in the “fur from Mary” salon, the seller convinced me that it was tinted black Scandinavian mink fur, they explained it by saying that the skins were scan-black, but they were only of different shades, so they were tinted and this does not affect the quality

since I liked the style, length 70 cm with a hood and belt, I was very small in size 40-42, it was difficult to choose, but then like a glove, I immediately shelled out 100,000 rubles and ordered a sleeve fit, I didn’t check the inside of the skin since everything was sewn in there, and to be honest the sales people chatted me up so they weren’t deceiving me and they were telling the truth that the fur was tinted, Scandinavian black, when leaving I just clarified whether I was definitely taking scan-black tinted – they said yes

After the purchase, it turned out that the leather inside was black, when I called them about this issue, they said that tinted and painted are the same thing, this really confused me, because you can paint any skin, even Russian stk? so what does the sales receipt say black mink and that’s it, what kind of black Scandinavian Russian mink is the question. To this fact, they told me in the salon that they never indicate whose fur it is, Scandinavian or Russian, etc.

I don’t know much about mink, I wanted to rely on a reliable salon and sellers, but at home I started looking at a fur coat where the guard hair is 5 mm on the underfur somewhere and reaches 1 cm less often, but it’s still there, so I thought, maybe it’s dyed.

I understand that I was blown away by both the salon and the fur coat, I had to immediately check everything and ask questions without relying on the integrity of the salon and the sellers:(

This is my first fur coat and quite expensive, so I want to know if I’m right that I wasn’t deceived

and maybe you can still return her to the salon 14 days have not passed yet?

Description of the animal, lifestyle, nutrition and reproduction

Mink is a predatory animal ; it eats small animals, fish, and amphibians:

• small rodents;
• frogs;
• birds;
• fish;
• eggs;
• shellfish;
• aquatic insects.

He eats about 200 grams of food per day . And although these animals can eat stale meat, they prefer fresh meat. In anticipation of the cold weather, they stock up. Food is stored in burrows and shallow ponds.

The mink is most active at night. In summer it searches for prey from land, and in winter it does not disdain polynyas.

Minks usually lead a solitary lifestyle. Mating seasons occur in winter and spring. There are several males for one female. Males make loud noises and fight.

The gestation period can reach 75 days. As a rule, there are from 3 to 7 cubs in a litter, which are born blind. They open their eyes only a month after birth.

The first month the mother feeds the offspring with milk , and after three weeks the cubs begin to eat solid food. Three months after birth, the young begin to learn how to hunt from their mother, and in the fourth month they become completely independent.

Minks reach sexual maturity in the tenth month, and they live up to 10 years.