Joe Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Six hundred seventy-five dollars. As one of our friends pointed out before, there is probably less than fifty dollars worth of rabbit fur in there. Un-!@#%&ing believable. Shouldn't this open up a reasonably sized market for cheaper custom-made garments from older 80s and 90s rabbit fur coats no one wears anymore? The fur is definitely in supply, I can attest to that... fur tailors, unite! J.
JGalanos Posted September 29, 2007 Author Posted September 29, 2007 http://www.sys-con.com/read/433907.htm One notable show stopper was a NAFA mahogany mink dress. Would love to see that!
JGalanos Posted October 3, 2007 Author Posted October 3, 2007 Neiman Marcus released their famous Christmas Catalog today. I think it features more fur and fur trimmed garments and accessories than any N-M Christmas Book since the early 90's. Fall 07 definitely looks promising.
Guest Posted October 3, 2007 Posted October 3, 2007 And not a single mention of Anti-fur sentiments. OFF
JGalanos Posted October 4, 2007 Author Posted October 4, 2007 I unofficially declare the season open! It was chilly out tonight so I wore my ankle length faux ranch mink coat when I strolled along the riverfront this evening. I'm sure 4 out of 5 Denizens groaned when they read "faux" ... But this coat is actually very nice -- Ankle length, rich black color, over-sized shawl collar, very nice "fabric" and construction. At 5 paces I think the average person would not be able tell whether it was faux or the real thing. My ranch mink coat is probably 4 times heavier and 2 - 3 times warmer ... So the faux coat was perfect for tonight's cool weather. Speaking of faux fur ... I received the Fabulous Furs Holiday catalog today and it was purt durn awesome. They are offering their largest men's collection ever -- over half a dozen jackets as well as an attractive men's faux sable scarf and hat. They have added an oversized (over 7' long) faux fur throw to their home collection that I would love to add to my home collection! Until my "babies" come home from summer vacation later this month, faux will have to do.
JGalanos Posted October 5, 2007 Author Posted October 5, 2007 Just an FYI -- Neiman-Marcus has set up an online fur boutique with several (expensive but) interesting pieces. N-M has been online for over five years. This is the first time they have had a significant "fur presence" on the web. There is even a men's "Fur and Shearling" subcategory in the men's outerwear section. Despite today's (and the weekend's) warm weather, Fall 07 is still looking fabulously furry.
JGalanos Posted October 12, 2007 Author Posted October 12, 2007 I finally turned on the heat last night ... Tomorrow night there is a frost warning ... Fall has officially arrived! Note to self: Pick up furs!
Guest Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Indeed! I have the calls in to the furriers to either bring them back or deliver them (we use different storage services depending on where we bought...it's more of a hassle, but it maintains the relationship with the furrier).
Joe Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 I'm not turning on my heat until it freezes here! Although I did see a few fur stoles and shawls on the gussied-up theatergoers tonight! J.
FurLoverinFL Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 Well, once again I actually got to Denver, CO and found it to be too warm for much fur wearing. On Friday evening, I went to a 'Zombie Dance Party' thrown by the Flying Dog Brewery in Lodo - only one fur there, a fake cheatah coat. How disappointing!! FLinFL
JGalanos Posted October 16, 2007 Author Posted October 16, 2007 I understand totally. Last year I took a couple of furs to New York in mid February and while it had been cold (20's/30's) the week before I was there, almost as soon as I arrived the thermometer shot up into the 40's. Way too warm for the fox and mink coats I had brought with me.
JGalanos Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 I am picking up my furs this weekend ... Yippee! They've been hibernating for six long months. It's definitely fall. I went for a walk this evening along the water and opted not to wear a jacket ... Mistake. The wind was blowing at around 8 - 10 MPH and it was a tad nippy. I should have worn my faux mink coat. I've learned to appreciated its charms since the temperature began dropping.
JGalanos Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 Anyone else have this issue? Not that I'm a clothes hound, but I have more clothing/furs than closet space. Tonight or tomorrow night I must endure the annual ritual of clearing out enough space in the spare bedroom closet to accomodate my coats (they take up 3/4 of that closet space!). It will be nice to have them home ... But not only is taking them to and removing them from storage a slight pain in the keester, but the simple act of making room for them to "breathe" is also a tad annoying as well. I'll try to keep a smile on my face as I transfer and box up clothes as it will be for a good "cause".
Guest Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Wish I had a Spare Room Closet to cope with mine OFF
JGalanos Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 I should probably look into installing a fur vault in my basement! Or just move. P.S. With her assortment of furs, I have always envisioned Lynxette living some place like this. http://www.casaloma.org/
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