Every few months or so, we seem to hear about a new scandal involving real fur masquerading as faux: A raid here, an investigation there–it’s all very dramatic.
So why, exactly, would a label want to substitute (in theory) a much more dear material for a synthetic version? How can it possibly be cost-effective?
Supporters call it “natural” and “sustainable.” Opposers say it’s cruel and inhumane. But whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying that fur had a major presence on the fall 2013 runways this past month, being hailed as one of the biggest trends for next season.
We scoured through every single photo of every single collection that walked this season and found that a startling 70% of the designers who showed during fashion month used fur in at least one look. Does this mean society is ready to embrace fur? Or is the fashion industry just trying to force it on us. We investigate.
Fur sure makes a statement, but patterned fur makes an even bigger one.
Kate Upton’s Behind The Scenes Video: Banned from YouTube and Vimeo before finally calling GQ’s website home, a behind the scenes video from Kate Upton’s GQ feature by Terry Richardson made waves when it hit the web. Not surprisingly, her boobs are the star of the show.
Fashion Memes Promote Stylish Procrastination: We rounded up our ten favorite fashion-related memes for a good Friday LOL, and now we’re asking you to revisit them because, let’s face it, they’re still hilarious.
Menswear Trends For The Gals: A good suit or blazer is just as much a necessity for men as it is for women, but that’s not where the gender bending ends. We took a look at some of the top street style trends at menswear fashion week and made them work for the girls. We wouldn’t recommend that Nazi-inspired look that’s been trending, though…
Play Date: When two fashion people, a photographer and a model, land in a wooden house in the forest, Todd Selby still manages to make it look fashion-y. Peek inside Shannan Click and Dan Martensen’s upstate New York house. {TheSelby} The Never Ending Question: Do you fur? Do you not fur? When is it okay Read more →
“I really loved this one . . . because I thought it was [a] commentary on not wearing fur, ’cause I hate fur and I don’t wear fur.” – Lady Gaga on her much-discussed Kermit the Frog coat by Jean Charles de Castelbajac. And here we were thinking it was a commentary on the fact Read more →
Of all the trends that popped up last week during New York Fashion Week (so much more on that later), the one that took us by surprise most was the use of fur by designers who’d never designed with animal skins in the past. First, we saw it at Ohne Titel, then at Alexander Wang Read more →
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“In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and even clothes and handbags, the discussion of fur is childish.” – Karl Lagerfeld, to the BBC.
Cassandra, Menswear Designer Got Her: At Mott and Prince Stalked Her: Because it’s winter and it took all our self-will not to roll out of bed wearing sweatpants and a sleeping bag. This chick proves that you can stay cozy while staying cute. Shot Her: Because her baggy sweater with furry collar is just the Read more →
Scene: Crossing Bowery, at Houston, a bus almost runs us over. Britt: Oh my god! It’s wearing Anna’s hair! Natalie: What? Britt: The animal is wearing Anna’s hair! Natalie: What are you talking about? Britt: I think it’s a wildcat – on the bus! It has her bangs and everything with some sexy pink highlights Read more →
We put as much trust in the labels on our clothing as we do in the labels on our food. As in, we believe whatever it says. But apparently, this may not be so smart. The Humane Society just filed a pretty hefty lawsuit against Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Saks, Neiman Marcus and Andrew Read more →
