Every year, stylish fur outerwear is increasingly becoming an accentuation in the image of originality rather than luxury. This is confirmed by the fashion for colored fur coats. Choosing such a design will help you not only stand out from the rest, but also add an interesting twist to the gloomy winter look.
Natural and artificial mink: differences and similarities
Currently, the mink coat industry offers consumers products made from two types of fur: natural and artificial. The latter option is also called eco-fur.
The differences between them can be considered as follows:
- Price. The cost of an artificial fur coat differs from a natural one, which makes it available for purchase to a wider range of consumers. Speaking in numbers, the price of an eco-fur product is ten to twenty thousand rubles, and a natural product will cost up to one hundred thousand rubles. Cost depends on length, design and manufacturer.
- Life of animals. No animals are harmed in the production of faux fur.
- Storage conditions. Natural fur is susceptible to being eaten by a voracious butterfly, so you need to take care of moth repellent tablets during the off-season. In turn, faux fur is short-lived and tends to fall off - its service life is approximately four years.
- Manufacturing principle. The natural raw material for making a mink coat is the skin of an animal - mink. Faux fur is produced by gluing synthetic fibers (made from polyacrylonitrile, polyester, polyester) onto a different base - cotton or knitted.
- Warming properties. Artificial fur coats have less ability to retain heat than natural ones.
- Due to the specific origin, natural fur, unlike artificial fur, can cause allergies.
- Tactile sensations. Unlike its opponent, faux fur feels rougher and tougher to the touch.
- Color. Eco-fur can be painted in different colors, which allows fashionistas to have several options for fur products - both plain and colored fur coats.
- The only similarity between these products is weight - they are light.
Mink coat with flowers: winter trend 2021-2022
Brightness and combination of many colors is possible not only in summer. Thanks to modern technologies, any design can be made on fur products. Flowers and leaves are especially popular among women. Taking this into account, the main winter trend will be fur coats with colored prints. At the same time, the depicted vegetation can be one or several shades.
When choosing a fur coat with flowers, you should give preference to natural furs. Such products are of high quality, which is also reflected in the paint used. For cheap models, less durable dyes can be used, which will clear up literally after the first wet snow.
Types of mink and fashionable styles 2017-2018
Why does mink fur vary? Because its quality depends on the place where this animal lives. Depending on this, the types of fur are divided into the following:
- North American mink fur is exquisite, but does not withstand Russian winters due to its short velvet pile;
- Russian mink fur is the warmest of all types, shaggy and shiny;
- Chinese mink fur – not of very good quality, but cheap;
- Scandinavian mink fur is expensive and noble, thick and warm due to the down.
In the arsenal of designers there are almost all types of mink. Since recently, thanks to faux fur, mink coats are no longer a rarity, the couturier has to work hard to create something noticeable, including colored fur coats, photos of which are presented in the article.
The main trends in mink fashion are:
- Good old classic. Long straight-cut models with a belt, with a highlighted shoulder line and a small collar or hood will always be in trend.
- The fashionable colors of the current and next year are considered to be delicate pastel, blue and cream shades, as well as brown. Black and bright blue are no longer in fashion. Colored fur coats have been popular among consumers for many years.
- The ultra-fashionable details of modern mink coats are considered to be a wide leather belt, extended sleeves and length above the knees.
- Youth models are distinguished by a special finishing - the fur is trimmed to a velvety state and plasticity, to create new images.
- The trend in modern fashion is a wide hood and an expanding hem of the skirt type.
- In straight silhouettes, it is fashionable to use wide cuffs.
Thanks to designers today, it is not at all difficult to create a fashionable, unique look.
Faux mink coat colors
Modern fashion trends do not consider fur coats as products of only natural colors; models have already been invented using a variety of dyeing techniques.
The fashion for changing the color of fur was first discovered in the eighties of the last century by designer Yves Saint Laurent. And in 2021, the fashion house of Miuccia Prada surprised the world with shocking colorful fur - paintings were applied to the fur coats. Faux fur lends itself well to dyeing, and couturiers use this quality.
Moreover, it is noted that a single-color product obliges you to “look at your best” and wear heels, while colored artificial fur coats do not require careful selection of shoes and a special appearance.
Dyeing technology involves first lightening the fur, and then tinting or dyeing.
In recent years, plain mink coats in bright colors have been especially popular among young people: blue, pink, crimson, red and even green.
Modern fashion dictates different conditions - fur coats are made using colored pieces, this is reminiscent of the folk patchwork style, or with a variety of prints depicting fruits, geometric shapes, abstraction, and vegetation. Colored mink coats look unusual, bright, and they stand out stylishly from others.
Fashionable colored fur coats 2021
Fur products dyed in bright colors first appeared at the turn of the 70s and 80s. Since then, non-standard models have been gaining relevance, then again relegated to the bench. This year, catchy style dictates the rules, so this solution in the image is considered especially appropriate. However, the choice should be approached not only based on personal preferences, but also taking into account fashion trends. Let's see the most popular colored fur coats of 2018:
- A fur coat made from colored pieces of fur
. Products made from cuts of contrasting shades look very bright and attractive. The design can be multi-colored or consisting of two or three colors. - Bright monochrome
. Monochromatic clothes in flashy colors are trending. The most popular are feminine colors - raspberry, red, orange. Rich, deep tones are also in fashion - marsala, emerald, eggplant, sapphire. - Gradient
. Models with a smooth transition of colors look very impressive. Designers offer gradient coloring in one color scheme using the lightest and darkest shades. Pastel ombre with a white base is also trendy. - Contrasting combinations
. Contrasting ones look good on the crosses. Designers tint horizontal symmetrical cuts in bright shades of different colors, which looks very attractive and original.
Pros and cons of dyed fur
When purchasing a natural or colored artificial mink coat, it is important to decide on the purpose of the purchase. Will it be a model for long-term wear or the reason for the purchase is to follow a fashion trend.
Experts do not recommend purchasing colored mink if a woman expects to wear it for “years.” A good fur item in natural colors can last up to 10 seasons. And the wear life of a painted analogue is reduced to 5-7 years.
With constantly changing fashion trends, you also shouldn’t spend money on colored fur products, because they will have to be changed almost every season.
The positive side is the cost. Dyed products are usually cheaper because the fur used for dyeing is light brown (walnut) in color. It is the most accessible.
Colored faux fur coat
Artificial products have always been considered the most affordable. However, their popularity in modern fashion is no less than that of natural fur. Colored artificial fur coats are presented in a much larger selection, since here there are no limits to imagination in coloring. In such collections you can find monochromatic products in deep and pastel colors, sharp and smooth gradient transitions both in the same tone and in contrast. But the original advantage of synthetic pile is its ease of applying a print or pattern.
How to distinguish high-quality fur dyeing
Dyeing mink fur almost does not detract from its quality. Therefore, fashionistas equally prefer fur coats in both colored and natural tones. But it is worth carefully inspecting the painted product, because only factory painting guarantees a high-quality result.
Before purchasing a colored mink coat, you must:
- Rub the fur with a clean white cloth. There should be no colored marks left. This means that the paint is durable.
- Spray the fur with water. If the coloring is of poor quality, the hairs will stick together. Well-processed fur does not stick together.
- With aggressive, poor-quality dyeing, fur hairs deteriorate and fall off. You need to tug them or shake the product to check the quality of the coloring.
The fur of a colored mink coat should shine thanks to natural fatty lubrication. Natural or gentle artificial dyes are used for coloring.
In terms of cost, colored mink is usually cheaper than natural tones.
What to wear with a colored fur coat
Colored mink not only pleases the eye with its brightness and unusualness, but also has an advantage when choosing a wardrobe. Painted models go well with any accessories: gloves, handbag or boots. A colored faux fur coat is almost as beautiful as its natural counterpart.
A mink coat has always been considered a sign of luxury and special status in society. Therefore, accessories must be selected to match the fur product.
Models whose length is above the knee provide an opportunity to show off other clothes and draw attention to boots. Famous couturiers suggest wearing over the knee boots and a wide belt to maintain the look. A miniskirt or dress is also suitable under a short fur coat. In this case, the color schemes must be combined.
Mink coats without a hood are usually equipped with a collar that will keep you warm and protect you from strong winds. It is important to choose the right hat for them. The ideal solution is a hat made of the same fur. But felt models, classic brimmed hats or a fur beret are allowed.
Mink coats of short models look equally beautiful with boots of different lengths and heel heights.
Trouser sets and jeans tucked into shoes go well with any style of fur product.
Which colored fur coat to choose
When choosing a colored fur coat, I suggest taking into account the following points:
- where and on what occasion will you wear it;
- Do you have an alternative to this outerwear;
- which fashion trends best suit your style;
- what shades suit you;
- what are the features of your physique (height, build, body type).
Let's look at these parameters separately.
Where to wear
If you plan to wear a fur coat in winter, keeping warm in it when it’s frosty, then preference should be given to natural fur. For autumn, you can consider artificial options.
Are you going to wear a fur coat every time? You should not look at toe-length products. But if you intend to wear a fur coat only on special occasions, under an evening dress, then a long piece of natural fur is just what you need.
Your style
Fur can be colorful only if it matches your style of clothing. A fur coat made from multi-colored scraps is one of the trends of the season. But it will suit you only if you wear sports or ethnic clothes. This also applies to ethnic-style ornaments, which can be seen on some fur products. Abstract geometric pattern, contrasting colors will suit the dramatic style. Pastel shades should be chosen only if a romantic style dominates your wardrobe, and then only with great caution. If your wardrobe contains a lot of classic clothes or sets in the “elegant pride” style, it is best to opt for plain fur in discreet and deep tones.
Your color
Everything is simple here - when choosing a fur coat, focus on the main palette that matches your color type, and you won’t go wrong.
I discuss in detail which shades suit whom, on the pages of my blog, follow the publications labeled “color types”. If you don’t know your coloring of appearance, try to determine the color type yourself.
Your figure
I would not recommend overly voluminous fur coats with long pile to a woman with an “apple” figure or those who are overweight. Such styles suit only tall and thin girls. If you want to buy just such a fur coat, then give preference to a product that is not too long, approximately to the middle of the thigh or just above the middle of the knee. You can consider options such as a short sheepskin coat or a fur jacket.
A safer choice would be short-haired fur outerwear. Such fur coats rarely make anyone look fat, especially if worn correctly.
Here we come to the most important point: how to wear a colored fur coat to look as slimmer, younger, more fashionable and beautiful as possible.
Rules for caring for colored mink coats
For owners of mink coats, natural or artificial, it is important to know several aspects of fur care. If followed, the clothing will last as long as possible and will retain its color and shape.
Tips on how to preserve a colored mink coat:
- Fur does not tolerate moisture. If it so happens that the weather conditions took you by surprise, you don’t have an umbrella at hand and your fur coat gets wet, then upon returning home it needs to be dried thoroughly. But it is not recommended to use a hairdryer or battery - the fur will lose its beauty. You need to shake the fur coat well and hang it on hangers, making sure it is completely dry.
- To avoid stains, you should always wear a scarf or neckerchief. To preserve the color, the fur should not come into contact with cosmetics, perfume or sweat. If an oil stain is found on a fur coat, it is recommended to cover the area with sawdust for 1 hour, then remove it with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
- Inspection. After the end of the cold season, it is important to inspect your fur coat for stains. If any are present, then the fur product should be dry cleaned.
- Ideal storage. Experts advise handing over natural and colored mink fur coats to special storage areas where the temperature regime is maintained and the required humidity is maintained. But this method is not available to every woman. Therefore, there are several rules for preserving fur coats at home:
- the fur coat must be hung on wide and soft hangers, this will prevent deformation and sagging;
- the fur coat should not touch other products; the maximum free space for storage should be allocated;
- a natural cover will ensure maximum safety, because mink fur must “breathe”;
- the product should be stored in a closed, dark place;
- It is recommended to periodically ventilate in the fresh air, but not in direct sunlight, as well as combing with a special brush;
- It is worth taking care of anti-moth substances, but you need to make sure that they do not come into contact with the fur.
A mink coat is a luxurious classic. It requires careful care and respect. Only in this case will the fur coat please the owner with its beauty and sophistication.
Colored fur coats made of natural fur
As in previous seasons, today natural fur products remain the top sellers. However, when choosing a specific fur, it is important to know its tinting features. The hair of different animals has a different structure, which affects its suitability for dyeing. In addition, colored fur coats are not a universal solution. You need to be able to choose such an element of your wardrobe wisely, taking into account certain criteria. Let's find out what conditions must be met for a successful and stylish purchase:
- Selection by age
. Young energetic girls are not limited in their choice of bright fur products. But for women over 40, it is better to refrain from flashy colors, opting for pastel and muted tones. - By color type
. Girls of the “winter” type are ideally suited to models in cool shades. For spring fashionistas, it will be successful to purchase warm pastel shades - peach, lemon, coral. Rich tones of deep colors are perfect for a cozy autumn look. And the “hot summer” can pamper itself with contrasts, bright pastels, and any shade of green. - In accordance with the main style
. It is important to consider the direction of your everyday look. So, if you wear business clothes every day, then products in muted solid colors would be appropriate for you. Contrasts and flashy monochrome will fit stylishly into youth and casual looks.
Colored mink coats
This year, the most expensive fur products will delight fashionistas with an abundance of beautiful colors. However, given the softness and thickness of the pile, it is difficult to combine several shades at the same time in such clothes. Therefore, colored mink coats are presented in a single-color design. But there are no limits when choosing a color. The trend is bright and catchy colors - coral, red, electric blue. Pastel colors will always be relevant - pink, lilac, turquoise and others. If you are looking for an original, attractive design, opt for styles such as the cross section and the ¾ sleeve option.
Colored mouton fur coat
Heavy, dense products are susceptible to dyeing. However, in this case, it is worth considering that if there are too contrasting shades, the natural shine of the pile is lost. Therefore, the most beautiful colored mouton fur coats are presented in a single-color design. For such models, deep rich tones of red, blue, and green are relevant. But if you are looking for a truly extraordinary solution that will provide reliable protection from the cold and at the same time help you save on the purchase of a natural fur product, then a contrasting option of several colors will be a godsend for you.
Colored rabbit fur coats
When dyeing rabbit hair, it is important to understand that the paint will be a tone or even two lighter. Fashionable colored fur coats rarely come in dark shades. For such products, mid-tones are relevant - grass, marsh, sea wave, brick, mustard. Very beautiful colors are obtained when dyed in bright cool colors, such as purple, crimson, turquoise. The finished clothes do not look branded, but very fresh and attractive. If you choose a Rex rabbit fur coat, its color will be uniform. Products made from long-haired bunnies are darker at the root and lighter at the ends.
Colored sheepskin coats
Choosing sheep's clothing in bright colors will always emphasize your practicality and at the same time originality. After all, sheep's wool has high protective properties during even the most severe cold weather. In an unusual shade, such products look impressive and expensive. The most popular colors today are rich shades of red, blue, and green. Designers offer a more budget-friendly alternative - colored fur coats made from tsigeika. Sheared sheep fur quickly fades and burns out. Therefore, muted shades are relevant for such clothes.
Colored fox fur coat
The original difference between arctic fox models is their favorability of bright and even acidic colors. The same solutions as for mink fur are considered appropriate here. But stylish colored arctic fox fur coats are more rich. In modern fashion, the trend is fluffy crosses with sharp horizontal borders. However, it is difficult to tint the product in different colors, since a long pile can stain the adjacent part and look sloppy. The softness and fluffiness of the clothes will fit perfectly into a glamorous look. Therefore, one of the most fashionable solutions was the pink palette.
Colored llama fur coat
The incredible popularity of such products is due to the beauty and effectiveness of the pile. Colored natural llama fur coats are not cut, leaving the natural length of wavy fur. This clothing looks very feminine and romantic. Therefore, the most popular colors have become pastel colors - pink, lilac, lemon. When choosing such models, it is important to consider their massiveness. The waviness of the fur creates additional volume, so girls with a plus size figure should refrain from such a purchase. But for slender fashionistas, such an element in the look will become a stylish accent.
Colored fox fur coat
The rarest type of dyeing was clothing made from fluffy and thick fox fur, which naturally has a bright shade. But if you are looking for a completely extraordinary and eccentric option, then such products will be the most suitable purchase for you. A stylish solution was partial tinting of the fur. For such clothes, a sharp transition is considered successful. And the best color will be dark - blue, green, burgundy. The fur of the silver fox is considered radically similar. The colored silver fox fur coat is presented in a single color and has a very beautiful transition from the dark root to the light ends of the pile.
Fur coats made of colored astrakhan fur
The unusual fur of young sheep is very suitable for dyeing. Modern fashion presents stylish models in loud and saturated colors, calm colors in mid-tones and delicate products in pastel shades. Due to the texture of the pile, such clothes do not lend themselves to contrasting tinting, since the color will lie unevenly. Colored astrakhan fur coats are considered more expensive. This fur is obtained in a difficult way, when the animal is still in the womb. And its softness and silkiness do not hold color well. Therefore, for such clothes, moderate, calm, non-staining colors are used.
