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 Unlike
other fur garments, mink fur coat has never been assigned to warm only in severe
frosty weather. Mink coat shows your social status, it is luxury, beauty which
shows that you belong to the elite. When mink coat came first in vogue it was worn
by aristocrats, movie stars or spouses of significant political persons. Over the
years the mink coat is affordable to many people annoying those who could wear it
due to their exclusivity. And now many people can be delighted with their fur coats
similar to ones of Hollywood celebrities.
Mink fur was
first used by European people in production of coats in the end of XIX century.
Later on mink was predominantly made in America. Currently mink is the most trendy
fur to be used widely for fur coats. Very rich and wealthy persons may afford choosing
full-length streaming down mink coats while less wealthy chooses something made
from mink from a short fur coat either a jacket to an original boa or finishing
material to other garment.
The fashion
and attitude to mink changed by time, however mink was much loved by those who
would wear it regularly and there were also people who envied only observing
but not wearing these coats. Designers considered functional aspects of mink
fur and it was widely used in other areas as well. Currently mink coat may be
designed as a full-length and fluffy coat with the hood and as a jacket. Yet, it
is available in different colors now: from natural colors for amateur of
classic and the most extravagant colors for audacious and brave people.
Choosing a
mink coat is not a simple step like just going shopping and getting it. No,
moreover, the mink coat is budgeted as a purchase of a car, and with the right
choice you have a chance to show off in this luxury garment for a longer time. And
here everything matters to consider, from the length needed, color of coat, quality
of fur, lining, and possible use of chemicals to manufacture and storage of
products. So, well, let's start from the very beginning. What do we do first?
We come to look at the fur coat and evaluate it visually. Mink fur is flowing, shining
and brilliant. Dull mink fur is the sign of the old fur either improperly stored.
Then we touch the fur and evaluate the fir itself. Naps should be soft, flexible
and similar in length and texture. If the cover is stuck and fur is rolled,
this is the sign of poor quality manufacture or poor raw material. Then we take a damp cloth and pass over the fur,
marks will say that the fur is poorly dyed. Pay attention to the skin of the
fur. If the label does not contain information on dying, then the skin should
be creamy beige. Darker skin tells about very old fur.
Thoroughly
examine the reverse side of the leather. A quality fur coat has nice, elastic
and silky leather. And once again, the seams. They should be smooth and even. Ignore
fur coats if the fur is glued to the leather.
Mink coats
come in various colors. Though, you will look more solid and elegant in classic
fur coats of dark-brown or beige colors, do not neglect other colors. A jacket
trimmed with white mink fur is very good for young girls while ladies would
better choose darker color of coats. What do you think of the beige undercoat
and darker top hair to give smoky color? It is interesting, just admit it. Black
sheared mink fur with violet tint is a luxury thing costing a fortune but it is
worth such money. It looks like velvet. It is warm for the thick down and
incredibly beautiful for the special fur.
The country
of origin is also an important criterion when choosing a coat. At present China
produces quite a good quality fur coats. Fur coats of American production are
far more expensive, though the most expensive is the coat manufactured in
Europe.
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