🙂 Finally!!! 🙂

[CoyoteFox]

https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/lifestyle/real-fur-is-making-a-comeback-after-years-of-exile-youll-see-it-on-the-runway-again/

[CoyoteFox]

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/style/vintage-fur-trend.html

[Shy_Fur_Guy]

At least PETA was relegated to a foot note. Nice to see that they are becoming more and more of a non-entity.

[dbawss1]

I didn’t know the drop off was this big in such a short period of time: “Roughly 20 million animals were killed as part of the fur trade in 2023 versus 140 million in 2014.”

 

Hope we can pump those numbers back up.

[shyfurwriter]

This topic is close to my heart as I have loved furs since I can remember but sadly over time I have only seen decline. I hope I am wrong, but I think wearing fur will soon be a thing of the past. Their are many countries banning fur farming, even in the U.S. some states want laws against fur and /or fur farming. Even when we see a brief resurgence, it is with "vintage" or recycled fur. As stated above 20 million animals vs 140 million shows most people are uncomfortable (At best) knowing "fresh" animals were killed for their coat. Society has been reconditioned to view fur as unnecessary and cruel so PETA has fewer targets left to attack. Few if any advertisements, very few retailers, even the royal family and entertainment industry shy away from it.  The industry is trying to counter but think about this, even if successful the individual will still have to spend a lot of money to wear something controveral. ( Being polite here) Personal example, Someone asked me the other day if they could feel my coyote coat, They were so excited, "Wow! It feels really nice, you know I never seen someone in a real fur coat before! "  Person was about 30.

[LeComte]

8 hours ago, shyfurwriter said:

This topic is close to my heart as I have loved furs since I can remember but sadly over time I have only seen decline. I hope I am wrong, but I think wearing fur will soon be a thing of the past. Their are many countries banning fur farming, even in the U.S. some states want laws against fur and /or fur farming. Even when we see a brief resurgence, it is with "vintage" or recycled fur. As stated above 20 million animals vs 140 million shows most people are uncomfortable (At best) knowing "fresh" animals were killed for their coat. Society has been reconditioned to view fur as unnecessary and cruel so PETA has fewer targets left to attack. Few if any advertisements, very few retailers, even the royal family and entertainment industry shy away from it.  The industry is trying to counter but think about this, even if successful the individual will still have to spend a lot of money to wear something controveral. ( Being polite here) Personal example, Someone asked me the other day if they could feel my coyote coat, They were so excited, "Wow! It feels really nice, you know I never seen someone in a real fur coat before! "  Person was about 30.

Yeah, as far as vintage is concerned a lot of people wouldn't mind. Problem I see is, younger people are no longer in contact with fur anytime. Not in their household, not in school, not on the streets, church, work... So they don't develop the sense for it, don't get accustomed to it nor think about it. That explains the low interest in furs to me (despite a little spike this winter).

[shyfurwriter]

4 hours ago, LeComte said:

Yeah, as far as vintage is concerned a lot of people wouldn't mind. Problem I see is, younger people are no longer in contact with fur anytime. Not in their household, not in school, not on the streets, church, work... So they don't develop the sense for it, don't get accustomed to it nor think about it. That explains the low interest in furs to me (despite a little spike this winter).

I believe that was the goal of animal rights groups. I hope vintage furs and new fur trimmed garments find their way back into everyday wear. Perhaps younger people will embrace it with a new perspective. I am concerned that people will feel good knowing they spared the life of an animal with little thought to the destruction of its habitat. (OUR PLANET)

Edited February 25 by shyfurwriter

[Showgirl2017]

On 2/23/2025 at 1:06 PM, CoyoteFox said:

https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/lifestyle/real-fur-is-making-a-comeback-after-years-of-exile-youll-see-it-on-the-runway-again/

This is so great to see! I live in a suburb of New York City and wear my coats all the time, running errands, picking my son up from school etc. However, I won’t wear them alone into Manhattan because I don’t feel like potentially getting yelled at by a crazy stranger. About  a week ago I was in Manhattan and was pleasantly surprised to see two women wearing furs on the street, a vintage grey mink stroller and a gorgeous horizontal 3/4 sable! As a life long New Yorker I haven’t seen furs on the street since the early 2000’s! 

[FurSwede]

17 minutes ago, Showgirl2017 said:

This is so great to see! I live in a suburb of New York City and wear my coats all the time, running errands, picking my son up from school etc. However, I won’t wear them alone into Manhattan because I don’t feel like potentially getting yelled at by a crazy stranger. About  a week ago I was in Manhattan and was pleasantly surprised to see two women wearing furs on the street, a vintage grey mink stroller and a gorgeous horizontal 3/4 sable! As a life long New Yorker I haven’t seen furs on the street since the early 2000’s! 

I agree this is good news, but I would say it has improved over the past few years. As a frequent visitor to NYC I see furs quite often during winter. And I have no fear of wearing my own furs around Manhattan. 

[FurSwede]

Adding to the previous post. I am wearing my full length blackglama mink to the office every day when I am here in NYC

[dongleboy]

I’ve had so many young people tell me how much they love my mink coats.  I think there’s definitely a trend towards young people wearing fur again after years of shock and horror.  Long may it continue. 

[furmad]

 

[LeComte]

18 minutes ago, furmad said:

 

LoL the peta woman seemed desperate.

Thanks for sharing. The guy in the middle had an interesting quote "[fur] offers an opportunity for young people to show their rebelliousness and individuality." I second that, although this guy framed this as "sadly."

[WinnipegFur]

On 2/24/2025 at 7:19 PM, shyfurwriter said:

This topic is close to my heart as I have loved furs since I can remember but sadly over time I have only seen decline. I hope I am wrong, but I think wearing fur will soon be a thing of the past. Their are many countries banning fur farming, even in the U.S. some states want laws against fur and /or fur farming. Even when we see a brief resurgence, it is with "vintage" or recycled fur. As stated above 20 million animals vs 140 million shows most people are uncomfortable (At best) knowing "fresh" animals were killed for their coat. Society has been reconditioned to view fur as unnecessary and cruel so PETA has fewer targets left to attack. Few if any advertisements, very few retailers, even the royal family and entertainment industry shy away from it.  The industry is trying to counter but think about this, even if successful the individual will still have to spend a lot of money to wear something controveral. ( Being polite here) Personal example, Someone asked me the other day if they could feel my coyote coat, They were so excited, "Wow! It feels really nice, you know I never seen someone in a real fur coat before! "  Person was about 30.

Yep.. like my story last week walking in raccoon in the older woman commenting me on it... it was funny now that I think about it, later that afternoon I was walking around the other park and a group of younger kids probably 16 or so were all in the warming shack by the duck pond as I walked by I could see they all stopped and stared.... probably the same thing.. probably never seen someone wear a real fur coat before...  Not that I care anymore who I cross paths with, but Id much rather cross paths with an older crowd then the kiddies... 

[shyfurwriter]

1 hour ago, WinnipegFur said:

I was walking around the other park and a group of younger kids probably 16 or so were all in the warming shack by the duck pond as I walked by I could see they all stopped and stared.... probably the same thing.. probably never seen someone wear a real fur coat before...

Was it the "your so evil for wearing fur stare?" OR  They just never seen someone in a fur coat? OR something totally unrelated?
Just for fun, lets say 5 in the group. What if just one was curious or even liked it? Would they risk criticism of the other 4? I say this with some shame for at that age I personally went with the flow on occasion. (Peer Pressure) BUT Sometimes you inspire someone and you will never know.
In part, that makes it difficult for fur retail. A thousand people can say , "Oh my god I love your fur coat!" BUT How can an industry survive if none of them decide to invest a substantial amount of money in a "controversial" fur of their own?
The future of the fur industry may very well be decided by the younger crowd. Lets hope they will still desire fur when "vintage" runs out.

Edited February 27 by shyfurwriter

[WinnipegFur]

2 hours ago, shyfurwriter said:

Was it the "your so evil for wearing fur stare?" OR  They just never seen someone in a fur coat? OR something totally unrelated?
Just for fun, lets say 5 in the group. What if just one was curious or even liked it? Would they risk criticism of the other 4? I say this with some shame for at that age I personally went with the flow on occasion. (Peer Pressure) BUT Sometimes you inspire someone and you will never know.
In part, that makes it difficult for fur retail. A thousand people can say , "Oh my god I love your fur coat!" BUT How can an industry survive if none of them decide to invest a substantial amount of money in a "controversial" fur of their own?
The future of the fur industry may very well be decided by the younger crowd. Lets hope they will still desire fur when "vintage" runs out.

I really don't know what kind of stare it was... I think it was more of the some guy is walking around the park in a fur coat stare and 

a) Probably never seen anyone wearing a fur coat

b) Probably never seen a guy walking around in a fur coat

I think there's the age gaps...

Theres the 50+ group who grew up in the era of fur.. parents probably owned furs, they went out of style.. never wore them themselves, now if they see a fur coat, its not really a big deal

Then theres that rebelious age group until 18 where they have no idea whats going on... (the kiddies in the shack)

Then there's that wannabe cool group 19-25 or so... they'll be the ones with the furs if it holds on... they will also be the ones that will compliment you on your furs because its in style...

Tough to say around here anyways, I see furs come and go on the local buy and sell and such, but never see any, so I don't know if its bought on a whim because its a cool thing to have... over half that are bought will probably never be worn I bet!!

[shyfurwriter]

Personally speaking; Years ago when furs were desirable the animals fate was not dwelled upon, If mentioned at all it was discussed as a commodity. People were not stupid. They knew the animals never survived the process of becoming a fur coat.  Animal rights groups started the "gore" campaign and will always remind you where your fur came from, vintage or not. The sentimental tug at heart strings worked. BUT  I wonder why in our "green" and "kind" society the light shed on recent horrors inflicted on each other (Not to mention our planet) has caused only division??? Fur is just one of many easy targets to distract us from more "complex" issues of much greater importance. Sorry to go off, just had to say it. 

Edited February 27 by shyfurwriter

[WilliamFur]

I feel the fur trade is a business . The poor animals . But also  each time you eat a steak do you think of the poor corralled animals that feed you ?? It is a business, not a a cruelty 

[WinnipegFur]

1 hour ago, WilliamFur said:

I feel the fur trade is a business . The poor animals . But also  each time you eat a steak do you think of the poor corralled animals that feed you ?? It is a business, not a a cruelty 

Its true... Id highly guess that most of us who wear fur are also animal lovers.. I have dogs, Ill stop and watch the deer, or fox, or coyote tromp across the field...
I remember posting this story a few years back.. but I'll reshare it.. I was out for my morning stomp at the park wearing my timberwolf parka.. when I got back to the car
a woman that works at the park was walking to the building.. we crossed paths and she made the snarky is that a real fur coat comment like I was the bad person for wearing it.. I politely pointed out to her that the trim on her Canada Goose Parka hood was coyote fur... she just angrily stomped off... I still see her in the mornings if I walk that loop.. she doesnt even look or say anything anymore LOL

Its funny though how fur "trim" is OK, but once its a fur coat you're just pure evil LOL

[ChicagoFurFan]

I have a few friends in modeling, all of them have done shoots in real fur within the last year. Even if real fur isn’t yet flying off the shelves, the best minds and best bodies in fashion are once again viewing it as the luxurious canvas in which to portray their most beautiful and most memorable looks! 

[furs limited]

Getting furs back on the runway, magazines, and the red carpet would be GREAT. We'll see how far the needle goes.

Edited March 3 by furs limited
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[gai]

Thanks for sharing, glad to hear it! Gotta thank TikTok and the Mob Wife trend and just the popularity of vintage furs in general. Lots of women are choosing to go vintage real fur instead of going for faux. Hopefully this increases and extends to new real furs. Just gotta keep pushing the positive narrative for real fur.

[WilliamFur]

On 3/1/2025 at 2:14 PM, WinnipegFur said:

Its true... Id highly guess that most of us who wear fur are also animal lovers.. I have dogs, Ill stop and watch the deer, or fox, or coyote tromp across the field...
I remember posting this story a few years back.. but I'll reshare it.. I was out for my morning stomp at the park wearing my timberwolf parka.. when I got back to the car
a woman that works at the park was walking to the building.. we crossed paths and she made the snarky is that a real fur coat comment like I was the bad person for wearing it.. I politely pointed out to her that the trim on her Canada Goose Parka hood was coyote fur... she just angrily stomped off... I still see her in the mornings if I walk that loop.. she doesnt even look or say anything anymore LOL

Its funny though how fur "trim" is OK, but once its a fur coat you're just pure evil LOL

I agree . Seeing a "Modern Marvels" segment on TV this morning showing weapons used for hunting . Terrible at the cost of animal life .