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In this article we will talk about current models of artificial fur coats for the winter 2020-2021: fashionable prints and shades, the pros and cons of fur coats made from non-natural material and how and with what to wear such products.
Fashionable faux fur coat in a feminine look
Faux fur coat - Trend 2020-2021
Eco-friendliness and conscious consumption are one of the most important and even fashionable trends of this year . It affected not only food and everyday life, but also fashion.
Faux fur coats in natural shades
Can faux fur be an alternative to natural fur? What are its pros and cons? First things first.
The material of faux fur is acrylic polymer - a component with a complex chemical structure and composition. In fact, this is partly the same plastic, which under natural conditions takes many years to decompose. During the processing of such materials, a lot of waste is released, which affects the environment worse than the entire process of producing natural fur. So whether artificial fur coats are environmentally friendly is another question.
By the way : there is a way to create a natural fur coat without harming animals. The Max Mara brand has been using this method for several years. The essence of the technology: the hair from the animal is carefully cut and glued to the fabric. This fabric is then used to make a fur coat.
A cozy look with an artificial fur coat.
If we briefly go through the advantages of artificial fur coats, we can highlight the following ADVANTAGES:
- They are cheaper than natural ones
. You don’t need to invest a lot of money in such a fur coat, like in a natural one. - They are more diverse
. Faux fur was not created to replicate natural fur. It can have a different texture, print or length - this is their charm and value. - They do not require such careful care
. In a faux fur coat, you can easily ride the subway, get caught in the rain, wash it in a machine and not be afraid that the material will rub or begin to peel. But keep in mind that in the long term, natural fur is more wear-resistant.
But believe me, a natural product of an outdated style is not a guarantee of style. You can look fashionable in a faux fur coat, the main thing is to know how to wear it. We’ll talk further about how to do this correctly.
IMPORTANT : one of the disadvantages of faux fur is that it tends to become electrified. Because of this, this material attracts dust and debris more strongly, so you will have to wash your faux fur coat more often.
Advantages of faux fur coats
Young girls have long made their choice and happily flaunt their faux fur coats. Older ladies often doubt the purchase; even the word eco-fur is unusual for them. Let's see what the benefits of purchasing such a product are.
The main advantage of an artificial fur coat is its low cost, which is more than relevant in the vastness of our vast country. In the minds of many women, a fur coat is still a symbol of luxury. Seeing the modest number on the price tag, they are perplexed: what is the quality of such a product? Of course, too low a price should alert you, but a high-quality eco-friendly fur coat has a lot of advantages.
- A fur coat made of artificial fur is light, pleasant to the touch, warms quite well, and is not afraid of wet snow or rain - it is a pleasure to wear it!
- It is durable, does not crumble, and will last for many years.
- There is no need to worry that moths will eat your fur coat.
- Faux fur will not upset you with an unpleasant odor or cause allergies.
Of course, all of the above applies only to high-quality artificial fur coats; buying a low-grade product will negate all the advantages.
TOP 6 models of artificial fur coats
Now let’s look at the most current faux fur coats for 2020/2021: fashionable models, colors, prints, what to wear with faux fur coats.
No. 1 Straight fur coat
Straight fur coats are a universal option for different body types. They look organic with absolutely any clothing.
Stylish straight fur coat
When choosing a straight fur coat, pay attention to its length; it should not be too long.
No. 2 Cocoon fur coat
Cocoon fur coats resemble straight ones in their cut, but they have their own differences. Firstly, this model has a characteristic expansion in the hip area. Secondly, they most often have a slightly oversized cut.
Ultra-stylish cocoon fur coats with short and long pile
The cocoon fur coat is very large and cozy, it can be safely used in multi-layered looks . But keep in mind that such a product can increase your size.
No. 3 Fur coat
The most versatile fur coat that can highlight the curves of the figure or even create them. Such fur coats are characterized by the presence of lapels in the chest area and a belt that beautifully follows the waist. This version of a faux fur coat is very feminine.
TIP : never and under no circumstances (unless you are an 80lvl fashionista) wear silk scarves with a granny print with a fur coat. They will not give you femininity, they will only “age” the onion. It is best to combine an artificial (and natural) fur coat with a basic hat.
A fur coat can be worn with anything and anywhere. It will look appropriate and stylish with trouser or skirt bottoms and different types of shoes.
No. 4 Short fur coat
A short fur coat is a great option if you don’t value precious warmth too much. It looks very stylish and beautifully emphasizes slender legs.
Cropped faux fur coats in everyday looks
Cropped fur coats also look good with different types and styles of clothing, but they are not complimentary to every body type.
Printed faux fur coats made of smooth pile
No. 5 Fur coat with long pile
Some argue that fur coats with long piles are out of fashion. However, fashion reports and street stylers prove to us that this is not so.
Bright and fashionable fur coats with long pile
TIP : when choosing a faux fur coat, pay attention to the features of your figure. If you are the owner of voluminous shapes , pay attention to short-haired smooth fur, since a long and voluminous pile will increase your size . Fur coats with horizontal stripes also add volume to the figure. If this effect is undesirable for you, choose plain fur coats.
These fur coats are very stylish and impressive. Yes, you can’t wear such a product to the office, but for a walk or a fashionable get-together - why not?
No. 6 Plush fur coat
Teddy-style fur coats literally burst into the fashion world last year. The Max Mara brand was one of the first to show such a product to the world.
Current plush fur coats in looks
Now such fur coats have appeared in mass market brands, so they are available to almost every fashionista. They can also be found quite often in second-hand stores.
Teddy fur coats from fashion brands Max Mara and Burberry
Fashionable faux fur coat models
Designers do not reinvent the wheel and stick to time-tested options: models of faux fur coats repeat their natural predecessors. Such classic styles as
- straight cut fur coats,
- short fur coats,
- fitted fur coats and short coats,
- bolero,
- coat,
- jackets,
- models with a hood,
- capes,
- fur vests and sleeveless vests.
The length of faux fur products is also varied. Long, beautiful fur coats evoke images of aristocratic women of the past; Evening dresses and exquisite accessories go well with such outerwear.
Short fashionable fur coats are universal, they can be worn with almost any clothes and shoes: jeans, skirts, over the knee boots and boots. It is good to choose long gloves for a model with short sleeves.
An artificial fur coat will fit perfectly into any women's wardrobe. Fashion houses quickly respond to increased demand and every season replenish their stores with new items that, even after a while, can be worn without fear of being considered unfashionable.
Fashionable prints and colors of fur coats
The main beauty of faux fur coats is that they are made in even the craziest colors and prints. Thanks to this, a huge number of fashionistas have the opportunity to experiment with color and not invest a lot of money in it.
Stylish faux fur coats
Now in fashion are both calm (black, graphite, blue, emerald, marsala), bright (yellow, purple, coral, blue, fuchsia, and so on), pastel and neon shades.
Pastel shades will also be relevant in autumn and winter 2020-2021
As for prints, animal colors and floral prints remain in fashion. Moreover, they can be in both bright and subdued versions.
Types of fur in faux fur coats
The manufacturing technique greatly influences the appearance of faux fur and its price. It happens:
- Double-sheet and woven
. Faux fur is placed between two woven fabrics. Using the three-strand method, the pile is secured at the top and bottom. After fastening, the fur is cut with a special knife, resulting in two finished fabrics. Some manufacturers of such fur coat the main fabric with a special glue, so that the pile holds tighter and does not fall off. - Knitted
. To produce such fur, special flat and circular knitting machines are used. In the knitting method, fur is either woven into a knitted structure in tufts or knitted in loops, which are then cut to form a fluffy structure. To secure the fur to a knitted base, a special product is used, which also makes the material waterproof. - Tufted
. Using a tufting machine, the ground fabric is stitched with pile, resulting in loops. Then these loops are cut and dense fur is obtained. At the final stage of creating such fabric, the pile is leveled and combed out. - Glued
. With this method, the faux fur is simply glued to the base. To create such material, a specially curled pile called chenille is used.
Calico or calico is most often used as the main fabric on which the pile is attached. The artificial pile itself can be created from acetate fiber, nitron, lavsan or nylon.
To imitate the structure of natural fur, manufacturers often use a material that gives different degrees of shrinkage. After heat treatment, they form a complex structure in which the axial hair and even down hairs can be seen. Of course, such artificial fur coats will not be cheap.
Faux fur coats in the collections of famous fashion houses
Many modern designers have begun to slowly abandon natural leather and fur and replace them with artificial materials. One of the first to make such a coming out was the Stella McCartney brand. The designer abandoned leather, fur, and even special glue that contained animal products.
After Stella McCartney, many famous fashion houses took the path of environmental friendliness:
- Furla;
- Versace;
- Michael Kors;
- Jimmy Choo;
- Armani;
- Vivienne Westwood;
- Calvin Klein.
Even the fashion house Gucci, which has always been a “lover” of fur and even created slippers from it, loudly announced in 2021 that it was abandoning natural fur. True, many of these brands have not abandoned the use of leather, which animals also do not voluntarily give to us.
BY THE WAY :
many mass market brands have also partially stopped using fur and its products to create their products. Such brands are H&M, Gap, Zara and Topshop.
Many luxury brands still produce fur products, which means they have to face a lot of criticism and significantly scale back their advertising campaigns. Among these fashion houses are Dior, D&G, Fendi, Saint Laurent and some others.
Products with real fur from Fendi and D&G
INTERESTING FACT : London Fashion Week has refused to present collections that use real fur.
Choosing and caring for faux fur
If you plan to wear a faux fur coat for several seasons, and not just play with it a few times, be careful. High-quality faux fur is soft and moderately elastic. It should hold tightly and not come out at the slightest mechanical impact. Good material will not be too cheap, keep this in mind.
TIP : if you plan to mercilessly use your faux fur coat (ride it on the subway, wear it often, and so on), do not forget about fur coats that are too long or, conversely, short. They either won’t heat up or will quickly lose their attractive appearance.
If you properly care for your faux fur item, it will retain its visual appeal and serve you for a long time.
Consider the following tips:
- Don't wear a fur coat too often in the rain or snow .
- Avoid exposing your fur coat to high temperatures . You should not dry it on a radiator or heater, as the artificial material is prone to ignition.
- Wash your faux fur coat at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees . It is best to use the delicate wash cycle.
- Do not spin your fur coat in the washing machine.
- Dry the product naturally in an upright position, do not use a dryer.
- When the product is completely dry, comb it with a wide-tooth comb.
TIP: If your faux fur coat gets dusty, vacuum it. The product should be stored in a dark, dry and well-ventilated place.
Faux fur coat in the light of fashion trends 2021-2022
Modern fashion presupposes freedom of choice, and stylists recommend following their advice rather than current trends. However, this year there is a noticeable trend that must be taken into account in order to remain fashionable: a fur coat should be bright! Red, dazzling yellow, bright green, blue - just look at photos from the streets or from designer collection shows to see how colored faux fur coats have conquered the fashion world.
Red fur coats can be worn with a long colorful skirt or black trousers, pink ones can be worn with regular blue jeans and black high boots. Bright faux fur coats open up new horizons for creating stylish winter outfits. It is important to note that not only monochromatic models are in fashion, but also those sewn from multi-colored scraps.
The most daring fashionistas will love fur coats with leopard print. But if you are not ready to attract attention to yourself, then there is always the option of choosing traditional colors. Fortunately, no one canceled them. When describing products made from faux fur, it is convenient to compare them with natural ones - that’s why they often say that the fur coat is made to resemble mink, llama or astrakhan fur. Modern manufacturing technologies make it possible to accurately imitate natural fur, including its color. Those who do not want to radically change their preferences can be advised to purchase an eco-friendly fur coat to resemble a black American mink or a white one to resemble a rabbit.
White fur coats have always been and will be at the top of the fashion charts. A snow-white fur coat will make any look delightful, and the artificial smooth pile successfully imitates mink fur.
However, even here you cannot avoid the influence of trends: for example, a llama fur coat implies a characteristic long pile, but its color may differ greatly from the original one.
You should also remember that fluffy fur makes you look a little fat, so plus-size fashionistas are better off opting for a smooth texture of fur: astrakhan fur, mink, neutral or dark color.
