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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But believe me, a natural product of an outdated style is not a guarantee of style.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.
Who is it suitable for?
Due to its loose fit, the product is not suitable for everyone. Skinny girls can drown in it. For short stature, it is advisable to purchase short fur coats-cocoons. Long fur coats further reduce the height of petite girls.
Pink fur coat
A fur coat of any length with or without a hood looks perfect on a tall figure. It emphasizes the silhouette and also hides imperfections at the waist and hips. Tall girls can buy both short and long products.
Knee-length cocoon is universal clothing for obese women. Thanks to its dimensionless cut, the fur coat hides imperfections and gives the figure femininity and elegance.
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
Short description
The model is a product tailored to the figure at the shoulders and loose at the bottom. A cocoon mink fur coat tapers towards the bottom due to lacing or elastic. The front shelves can be straight or rounded.
Astrakhan fur coat
Length may vary. Fur coats below the knees look impressive and original. The most common options are short fur coats and medium-length clothing. However, there are also long products of a similar cut made from mouton, astragan or mink.
Scandinavian mink fur coat
A mink or mouton cocoon coat has a distinctive feature. The shoulders of fur outerwear are slightly lowered or have raglan tailoring. This style is specially designed to disguise figure flaws. The fuzzy shoulder line smoothes out the look and gives it additional femininity.
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.
How to choose your option?
“Cocoon” is good because its relaxed style does not make obvious accents on the figure. An ideal model for those who want to visually straighten their proportions and make their hips narrower. The soft sloping line of the shoulders attracts attention and draws attention away from the hips and tummy.
Short girls can afford shortened “cocoon” models, and if you add a coat with heeled boots, you can add a few treasured centimeters. For tall ladies, knee-length and lower options are more suitable, and heels or flat soles are just a matter of taste and personal preference.
The variety of colors and prints can be confusing. If you don’t like bright, extravagant colors, then opt for universal black, camel, brown or gray. This cocoon coat can be combined with shoes and accessories of any color. Delicate powdery shades are suitable for romantic ladies; this will give the image a slight retro touch and make the image elegant and stylish. Bright coats are suitable for equally bright girls. Sizzling brunettes, platinum blondes, fiery redheads – blue, green, pink “cocoons” are for you!
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.
What to wear with a cocoon coat?
The women's coat for the 2021-2022 season is a universal item that goes with almost everything. What goes well with the classic “cocoon” with fur?
- Skinny dark jeans and ankle boots with thick, stable heels.
- Pencil skirt and suede over the knee boots.
- Cropped dress pants and black sneakers.
- Leather leggings and boots in men's style (Oxfords, brogues, Chelsea).
What to wear with a quilted coat or a sporty style?
- Boyfriend jeans and insulated sneakers/sneakers.
- Ripped jeans and rough grunge boots. In winter, of course, we don’t experiment with ripped jeans!
- Knee length pleated skirt. They are back in fashion, which we are very happy about. What else can add so much cuteness to a sporty and casual look, if not a ruffled skirt?
- Knitted or cashmere trouser suit and bulky sneakers.
- Over the knee boots or other fashionable boots.
Bright or printed “cocoons” are best combined with things of a calm, neutral palette, as well as coats with abundant decoration (buttons, studs, embroidery, fur trims). But gray and black outerwear can be diluted with bright accessories. Original backpacks, small handbags, and bulky shoppers will suit this coat.
A cocoon coat is a beautiful and elegant thing that has long outgrown the boundaries of one style. Don't be afraid to experiment and mix clothes from different styles. Today this is not only permissible, but also encouraged by fashion itself!
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.
