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Funky fur
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR is said to be a huge fan of furs. Joan Collins also wore furs. In the 1950s, furs, as a symbol of wealth, power and elegance, were a must for society women.
As people get more evnironment-conscious in recent years, many fur wearers comforted themselves with the fact that the vast majority of fur coats came from animals raised on farms. In the United States, the figure used to be about 80 per cent.
But over time, wearing fur drew fire from environmentalists and wildlifters, and so as supermodels began turning down fur shows, the desire to own fur coats was kept secret.
However, for women who love furs, fur is life and fur can be worn everywhere. And that is how fake furs, no inferior to the real ones, came onto the fashion stage. Talented designers add a funky feeling with fake furs while a sense of nobleness is still attained. Animal rights activists, though, have also noticed the trend.
The fake fur coats this season aren't just for special occasions. The fashions reflect tremendous variety in design and spirit. While full-length sables might fit some people's everyday needs, others might opt for a colourful sheared beaver bomber jacket, a fur-lined leather biker jacket or even a knee-length shearling fur duffel coat.
Fur garments and accessories are beautiful as well as practical. On a cold day, nothing is as warm, lightweight and fashionable as fake furs.(Huang Naili)
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