Everyone knows that a natural mink coat is a sign of status and luxury and, therefore, not everyone can afford it. But manufacturers have found a way out in the manufacture of mink eco-fur coats, which are difficult to distinguish from the original in appearance. They have a different quality and are beautifully painted. Faux mink colored coats are deservedly a good success.
Natural and artificial mink: differences and similarities
Currently, the mink coat industry offers consumers products from two types of fur: natural and artificial. The latter option is also called eco-fur.
The differences between them can be seen as follows:
- Price. The cost of an artificial fur coat from a natural one differs downwards, which makes it affordable for a wider range of consumers. Speaking in numbers, the price of an eco-fur product is ten to twenty thousand rubles, and a natural product will cost up to one hundred thousand rubles. The cost depends on the length, design and manufacturer.
- Animal life. No animals are harmed in the production of faux fur.
- Conditionsstorage. Natural fur is prone to being eaten by a voracious butterfly, so you need to take care of moth pills during the off-season. In turn, faux fur is short-lived, tends to crumble - its service life is approximately four years.
- Manufacturing principle. The natural raw material for the manufacture of a mink coat is the skin of an animal - a mink. Faux fur is obtained by gluing synthetic fibers (made of polyacrylonitrile, polyester, polyester) to a different base - cotton or knitted.
- Warming properties. Faux fur coats have less ability to retain heat than real ones.
- Due to the nature of the origin, natural fur, unlike artificial fur, can cause allergies.
- Tactile sensations. Unlike the opponent, faux fur feels rougher and tougher to the touch.
- Color. Eco fur can be dyed in different colors, which allows fashionistas to have several options for fur products - both plain and colored fur coats.
- The only similarity between these products is the weight - they are light.
Types of mink and fashion styles 2017-2018
Why is mink fur different? Because its quality depends on the place of residence of this animal. Depending on this, the types of fur are divided into the following:
- North American mink fur is exquisite, but does not withstand Russian winters due to the short velvet pile;
- Russian mink fur is the warmest of all types,shaggy and shining;
- Chinese mink fur - not very good quality, but cheap;
- Scandinavian mink fur is expensive and noble, thick and warm due to the down.
In the arsenal of designers there are almost all types of mink. Since, thanks to faux fur, mink coats are no longer a rarity, the couturier has to work hard to create something noticeable, including the colored coats, the photos of which are presented in the article.
The main trends in mink fashion are as follows:
- Good old classic. Long models with a straight cut under the belt, with a highlighted shoulder line and a small collar or hood, will always be in trend.
- Delicate pastel, blue and cream shades, as well as brown are considered fashionable colors of the current and next year. Black and bright blue are no longer in fashion. Colored fur coats have been popular with consumers for years.
- The ultra-fashionable details of modern mink coats are considered to be a wide leather belt, a sleeve extended downwards and a length above the knees.
- Youth models are distinguished by a special finish - the fur is cut to a velvety state and plasticity to create new images.
- The trend of modern fashion is a wide hood and an expanding skirt-type hem.
- It is fashionable to use wide cuffs in straight silhouettes.
Thanks to designers today, it is not at all difficult to create a fashionable, unique look.
Faux mink coat colors
Modern fashion trendsdo not consider fur coats as products of only natural colors, models have already been invented using a variety of dyeing techniques.
For the first time, the fashion for changing the color of fur was discovered in the eighties of the last century by designer Yves Saint Laurent. And in 2016, the Miuccia Prada fashion house surprised the world with a shocking colorful fur - paintings were applied to the fur coats. Faux fur lends itself well to dyeing, and couturiers use this quality.
Moreover, it is noted that a monochromatic product obliges to “look at its best” and wear a heel, and colored faux fur coats do not require careful selection of shoes and a special appearance.
Dyeing technology involves first lightening the fur, and then toning or dyeing.
In recent years, plain mink coats of bright colors: blue, pink, crimson, red and even green have been especially popular with young people.
Modern fashion dictates other conditions - fur coats are made using colored pieces, it resembles the patchwork folk style, or with a variety of prints depicting fruits, geometric shapes, abstraction, vegetation. Colored mink coats look unusual, bright, they stand out stylishly from others.
Pros and cons of dyed fur
When purchasing a mink natural or colored artificial fur coat, it is important to decide on the purpose of the purchase. Will it be a model for long-term wear or the reason for the purchase is to follow the fashion trend.
Experts do not recommend purchasinga colored mink if the woman expects to wear it for "years". A good fur thing in natural colors can last up to 10 seasons. And the period of wearing a dyed analogue is reduced to 5-7 years.
With ever-changing fashion trends, you shouldn't spend money on colored furs either, because they will have to be changed almost every season.
The positive side is the cost. Dyed products are usually cheaper, because the fur used for dyeing is light brown (walnut) color. He is the most affordable.
How to distinguish high-quality fur dyeing
Dying mink fur almost does not infringe on its quality. Therefore, women of fashion equally prefer fur coats, both colored and natural tones. But you should carefully examine the painted product, because only factory painting guarantees a quality result.
Before buying a colored mink coat, you must:
- Rub the fur with a clean white cloth. There should be no color marks left. This means that the paint is stable.
- Sprinkle fur with water. If the coloring is of poor quality, then the hairs will stick together. Well-finished fur does not stick together.
- With aggressive, poor-quality dyeing, the hairs of the fur deteriorate and crumble. You need to pull them or shake the product to check the quality of dyeing.
The fur of a colored mink coat should shine thanks to natural grease. For dyeing, natural or gentle artificial dyes are used.
At cost colored minkusually cheaper than natural tones.
What to wear with a colored fur coat
Colored mink not only pleases the eye with its brightness and unusualness, but also has an advantage when choosing a wardrobe. Painted models go well with any accessories: gloves, handbag or boots. A colored faux fur coat is almost as beautiful as its natural counterpart.
A mink coat has always been considered a sign of luxury and a special status in society. Therefore, accessories must be matched to match the fur product.
Models that are above the knee provide an opportunity to show off other clothes and draw attention to boots. Famous couturiers offer to wear over the knee boots and a wide belt to maintain the image. Under a short fur coat, a miniskirt or dress is also suitable. In this case, the colors must be combined.
Mink coats without a hood are usually equipped with a collar that will keep you warm and protect you from strong winds. It is important to choose the right headdress for them. The ideal solution is a hat made of the same fur. But models made of felt, classic hats with a brim or a fur beret are allowed.
Short mink coats look equally beautiful with boots of different lengths and heel heights.
Pant sets and jeans tucked into shoes go well with any style of fur product.
Rules for caring for a colored mink coat
It is important for owners of mink coats, natural or artificial, to knowseveral aspects of fur care. Under which clothes will last as long as possible, retain color and shape.
Tips on how to maintain a colored mink coat:
- Fur does not tolerate moisture. If it so happened that the weather conditions were taken by surprise, there was no umbrella at hand and the fur coat got wet, then upon returning home it must be dried well. But it is not recommended to use a hairdryer or a battery - the fur will lose its beauty. You need to shake the fur coat well and hang it on a coat hanger, make sure that it dries completely.
- To avoid stains, always wear a scarf or neckerchief. To preserve the color, the fur should not come into contact with cosmetics, perfume or sweat. If an oil stain is found on the fur coat, then it is recommended to cover this place with sawdust for 1 hour, and then remove them with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
- Inspection. After the end of the cold season, it is important to inspect the fur coat for stains. If there are any, then the fur product should be dry-cleaned.
- Perfect storage. Experts advise to hand over natural and colored mink coats to special storage places where the temperature regime is observed and the necessary humidity is maintained. But this method is not available to every woman. Therefore, there are several rules for keeping a fur coat at home:
- fur coat must be hung on wide and soft hangers, this will prevent deformation and sagging;
- fur coat should not touch other products, maximum free storage space should be allocated;
- natural case will providemaximum safety, because mink fur should "breathe";
- the product should be stored in a closed dark place;
- recommended periodic ventilation in the fresh air, but not in direct sunlight, as well as combing with a special brush;
- you should take care of substances against moths, but you need to make sure that they do not come into contact with the fur.
The mink coat is a luxurious classic. It requires careful care and respect. Only in this case the fur coat will please the owner with its beauty and sophistication.
