Wearing fur is always a controversial image.
When walking around Islington yesterday I came across a variety of vintage shops and stalls that all sell fur coats and trims. I couldn’t help but think that if worn properly it can be quite classy.
With animals such as mink, badger and beaver appearing on jackets for Gucci, Burberry and D&G this season for menswear, I have started to consider some subtle rules for wearing fur.
Firstly, in my opinion, men should never wear fur, I feel it looks ridiculous and makes men look similar to pimps and sugar daddies. However, some of the men manage to pull it off in Vogue Homme International, possibly because they are half naked…
I will never forget, when I was younger, I saw a women walk past me wearing a fox fur trim. A trim with the head, feet and tail still attached, I was truly shocked that anyone would ever wear such a monstrosity. But whilst walking in Islington, I came across some mink fur trims that I wouldn’t complain about wearing. I still feel that trims should be tasteful, wearing one still with the head attached is just plain wrong.
I think that high quality fake fur is the way to go. Understandably, many people won’t buy it because it can look tacky, but it is less offensive and often less expensive. I am still very dubious about wearing fur. Maybe one day I will invest in a coat that can be handed down through generation. Fur is rather timeless, darling!
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