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While winter is at an end in the northern hemisphere, it is creeping into the southern which means it’s time to start thinking about dressing warmly for the season. Not to mention, fur has been a big trend on the Fall RTW catwalks so it’s time to do our research and find out what types of furs are out there and which furs we’re a fan of.
Whether you’re a fan of real fur of faux, there’s not a lot of difference between the look of a genuine fur and a fake fur. It’s more the touch of the fur that will help you know which is real and which is fake, as real furs tend to feel a lot softer.
TFJ has done some research and created this guide to furs so that we can all be aware of our favourite furs!
Fox:
One of the more popular furs, it can come in many colours and is considered to be a long-haired fur.
Beaver:
The colour and patterns of beaver fur can vary as can the length of the fur. It can be either long-haired or sheared fur and is normally a brown fur.
Raccoon:
Another long-haired fur, it is usually a black or brown stripped fur with silver tips.
Fisher:
A dark fur that also falls into the long-haired family.
Sable:
One of the most expensive furs, especially if it is Russian (black with silver highlights) rather than Canadian (brown or golden as picture), it is a rarity and therefore, hard to get your hands on.
Muskrat:
A popular fur in America, it is long-haired and can be easily dyed various colours.
Coyote:
A popular fur for men’s garments, it is usually light in colour and long-haired.
Chinchilla:
The softest kind of fur and also one of the most expensive.
Lynx:
A long-haired fur that is a little hard to tame. The lighter the colour the more expensive the pelt.
Sheepskin:
Wildly popular and extremely warm, sheepskin is favoured among those who are after a more casual looking coat.
Mink:
A fur that can be long-haired or sheered, it’s famous for being a favourite to dye in various vibrant colours and can be easily manipulated to give you the exact look you’re after.
Rabbit:
This fur is often sheared and is easily available in a variety of natural colours.
Fitch:
A long-haired fur that is usually creamy in colour with black or brown running through.
Mohair:
A hair rather than a fur, it comes from the Angora goat an is another favourite for a more casual look.
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