Faux furs are a guilt-free must
this winter - a pro animal-rights choice that preps fashionistas
for the big chill.
Available in a wide range of peppy colorways, hip in short
versions or mixed with eco leather, the faux fur coat is a key
piece for day and night across a number of collections.
Indeed the fur look is very much in fashion at the moment.
And for those who have inherited a fur coat but are weary
to don it - either over animal rights concerns or simply because
the model is out of style - the brand K-Way offers a way out of
the dilemma.
The label, which has been making its iconic lightweight and
packable rain jackets for half a century, has invented the FurBe
service.
K-Way clients can turn to a number of fur coat shops in
major Italian cities that are part of the service and transform
their old coats into hip fur-lined raincoats.
In Rome, the historic Bertoletti 1882 fur atelier is
providing this type of makeover.
Elsewhere, Stella MCCartney, the only high-end designer who
makes exclusively non-leather bags and shoes, has debuted for
fall-winter 2016 a range of extremely warm faux furs.
The British designer has always focused on cruel-free and
environmental-friendly fashion and her eco furs are crafted with
special synthetic fibers giving the same natural feel and warmth
as animal fur.
Kidassia coats, made from goat hair, also remain a trendy
option for those who don't want to become acrylic wearers but
vie for a cruelty-free option.
A hip choice over the past two seasons, Kidassia was styled
as an oversized jacket in light blue and grey at Giorgio Armani
while Elisabetta Franchi opted for black and white.
Meanwhile faux came in bright yellow and bubble-gum pink at
Moschino.
At Emporio Armani, eco fur jackets came in a palette of
black, purple and cobalt blue.
The label Cannella has promoted its faux furs with a
campaign across Rome's landmark sites, from the Colosseum to the
Trevi Fountain, Milvian Bridge and Villa Borghese to showcase
its vests and jackets in shades of burgundy, brown and blue.
The brand has also added inserts in eco leather, lace and
satin for its short coats and longer Seventies-inspired
silhouettes.
And faux fur vests in either bold colors or soft pastels
are a popular alternative to jackets and coats when temperatures
are milder.
Stella McCartney has designed a long version running down
to the ankle in camel styled over camel-shaded pants and jumper
for a sophisticated monochrome look.
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