Какие шапки подходят к шубе: выбираем по совету стилистов!

На первый взгляд кажется, что это совсем простая задача: в магазинах и на сайтах огромный выбор, зная нужный размер и, ориентируясь на определённую сумму, проблем возникнуть не должно. Но это обманчивая лёгкость. Шуба, как правило, «держит» весь образ, аксессуары лишь дополняют её, и вот тут, при ошибке возникает дисгармония. Важно не прогадать с силуэтом, цветом (или оттенком меха), и, безусловно, очень важна стилистика образа.

Мужчины по этому поводу обычно говорят: «Была бы шуба, а шапка найдётся!». А вот женщины серьёзно задумываются, какую шапку носить под шубу, какой головной убор будет стильным и модным? Что добавит изюминку к образу. Рассмотрим разные варианты, они помогут подобрать головной убор под норковую шубу.

Головной убор под норковую шубу

Норковая шуба украсит, согреет, придаст элегантность. Для дам постарше норковая шуба традиционно идеальна, она подходит под климат многих регионов России, мех прекрасно носится. Но сейчас и для молодых девушек норка очень актуальна – в моде короткие куртки из этого поистине драгоценного меха.

К норковым шубкам беспроигрышно подойдут шапки из этого же меха, либо «тон в тон» (хотя это выглядит скучно, лучше на пару тонов светлее), либо это будет контраст, и особенно интересны в этом отношении шапки из вязанной норки.

Тоненькие отрезки меха, в данном случае «навязываются» на нить, в результате получается очень тёплое и удобное изделие, проявив фантазию, можно сотворить эксклюзивный и неповторимый головной убор. Такую шапку можно заказать или купить, во всяком случае, на вопрос: «Какая шапка идёт под шубу норковую?», вы знаете – норковая. А вообще, подробнее о том, с какой шапкой носить норковую шубу,  вы можете почитать в этой статье.

В то же время, мы понимаем, что строгих ограничений быть не может, например, если ваша норковая шубка исполнена в очень модной сейчас лоскутной технике, с добавлением вставок из лисицы, песца и т. д., то можно спокойно надеть шапку, которая с этими элементами перекликается. И каждая из нас помнит образ Наденьки из «Иронии судьбы», её знаменитая меховая шапка вполне гармонично смотрелась бы с классической норковой шубой.

Мутоновая шуба

Мутон практичен, доступен, красив и долговечен. Сейчас появились потрясающие модели шуб из мутона, короткие и длинные, классические и невероятно оригинальные. И если встал вопрос какую головной убор подходит к шубе из мутона, все советы, которые были выше, безусловно, подойдут. И ещё один: «мех с мехом» очень часто прибавляет возраст, поэтому это тоже учитывайте. Возможно, к вашей шубе из мутона идеальной окажется, например, вязаная шапка.

Черная шуба

Многие девушки обожают черный цвет и шубы в этом случае не исключения! Черная шубка придаёт загадочность, подчеркивает вашу стройность, грацию, стиль. И если шапка под такую шубу будет в том же тоне – вы не ошибетесь. И, конечно же, вы знаете, что черный, как и белый, практически универсален. Имея меховую одежду вы надеваете шапку самого модного и подходящего для вас цвета.

Какие цвета шапок в моде в 2020 году:

• Красный
• Изумрудно-зелёный
• Сиренево-фиолетовый
• Темный, приглушённый розовый
• Пряный горчичный
• Насыщенные рыжие, терракотовые оттенки
• Желтые, цитрусовые, шафрановые

Шапка под черную шубу из этих супермодных оттенков (абсолютно любого) будет прекрасно выглядеть!

Коричневая шуба

Коричневые цвета успокаивают, говорят о надежности, доверии. В отличие от шубы из черного меха, коричневые более «мягкие», выглядят менее строже. Пастельные тона придадут коричневому цвету нежность, изящество. Отлично смотрится с коричневым терракотовый цвет, все жёлтые оттенки. И ещё, затейники-дизайнеры очень любят сочетать не только цвета, но и разные фактуры меха. А как хорошо с коричневой (да и не только) шубкой смотрится шляпка-шлем «клош»! Примерьте также шляпки из фетра, трикотажа.

Сейчас, вязаные шапки, пожалуй, самый модный аксессуар. Можно найти, создать, придумать самые уникальные модели. Очень важен выбор пряжи, она должна быть качественной. А будет ли это мохер, кашемир, альпака или что-то другое, решать вам. И только вы знаете, что для вас важнее: дополнить образ к имеющейся шубе или вам нужен яркий акцент, заострить внимание именно к шапке под шубу.

Шапка под шубу может быть самого простого фасона. В тренде модели миниатюрные, лаконичные, немного детские. Плотно прилегающие к голове, узор – косички. А может, это тоже очень интересное модное направление, вас заинтересуют модели, которые будто только что связала бабушка! Объёмные и ажурные, со сложными узорами, они особо подчеркнут вашу женственность. И это самые модные шапки к шубе! Но что бы не диктовала мода, всегда смотрите на то, что подходит именно вам.

Примерьте несколько шапок, посмотрите какой цвет вам идёт, какой мех, какая лучше подойдёт к форме вашего лица. У вас тонкие, изящные черты? Небольшая шапочка подчеркнет вашу очаровательность. А если черты лица крупные – пушистый мех – это ваше всё! И на примерку приходите в шубке, иначе может произойти неприятный сюрприз: шапка отлично смотревшаяся, например, с пальто, с шубой будет «проигрывать», будет «никакой». 

Подытожив, можно сказать, что меховая шапка — это не просто украшение, а вещь, которая хорошо защищает от морозов. Как известно, здоровье нужно беречь смолоду, в противном случае в старости придется лечиться в санаториях. Полный перечень санатории Европы и России смотрите на этом ресурсе: http://czechiya.ru

Если ваша шуба имеет интересный необычный крой, много «подробностей», или в ярких радикальных цветах, украшена очень модными сейчас принтами – пусть головной убор будет минималистичным, прилегающим к голове, не утяжелённым деталями. И наоборот, к классическим шубам и полушубкам вполне подойдут интересные, изысканные шапки и даже шляпы!

Шуба без капюшона

Эвелина Хромченко советует носить шубу с красивыми платками или просто с капюшоном. О подобном говорят многие стилисты, но с учетом того, что шубы мы носим в морозы и без головного убора обходиться все-таки трудновато, совет: учитесь красиво завязывать платки под шубу или подбирайте небольшие и необъёмные шапки.

И не нужно забывать, что главной в вашем образе остается всё-таки шуба, а шапка лишь поддерживает образ. Как подобрать свою шапку под шубу? Учитывая все советы, зная свои достоинства, умение скрыть недостатки, изучение модных трендов… И вы, безусловно, её подберете!

[Всего голосов: 12    Средний: 2.6/5] 90000 What the Designers Say — WWD 90001 90002 90002 90004 90005 Miuccia Prada 90006 90007 90004 «This subject would need very lengthy discussion, and once you approach fur you should possibly approach the larger issue of sustainability and the environment and maybe much more, all issues that our company is committed to. I have always preferred doing, acting, instead of making announcements: Of course, we are researching and analyzing the possibilities very seriously, and I have stopped showing fur on the catwalk.The subject is serious and has to be addressed, but let’s not forget it’s a small part of a much bigger picture that needs the same attention. » 90007 90004 90005 Stella McCartney 90006 90007 90004 «It’s about time that the fashion industry woke up to the fact that fur is cruel, barbaric and simply incredibly old-fashioned and unfashionable. The use of new materials and new technology is really what’s exciting in the future of this industry. To kill animals in the name of fashion and to use their skins when you can not tell the difference any longer just seems ridiculous.90007 90004 «I’m so excited that the fashion industry is seeing forward and using its creative ability and business sense to seize the opportunity of change and mindfulness in the future generations of consumers. 90007 90004 «I have been doing this from Day One and I feel very proud that I have been true to myself and my beliefs … .But this is not about me and my voice, it’s about the entire industry collectively working together for the better of the planet and the better of animal welfare. 90007 90004 «Also, just understanding that things shift and change and that everything is changing in this direction and people are being more conscious about what they eat, about what they bring into their homes, how they travel, how they live their life.And why should fashion not be part of that change? It should be an incredibly exciting thing. 90007 90004 «The people that work in the industries of fur should really look at this as a moment to shift and change how they’re approaching their work. Can they open their arms and open their hearts to thinking of a new way and finding a new, exciting business model within that change? 90007 90004 «I do see a point when the world is going to suddenly wake up and see that killing animals is incredibly inefficient, unsustainable and cruel.It’s the only way that we can go forward. We can not sustain this use of land, this use of grain, this use of water. It’s just inefficient and it will not work. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Karl Lagerfeld 90006 90007 90004 «Fake fur pollutes the world more than anything else. Fur is an industry. It’s legal. The idea that people do not like it — I understand. But as long as they use leather and eat meat, I do not see that it’s a problem. 90007 90004 «It’s more and more difficult to make fur collections.You can hardly find expensive furs. You have to do shearlings and shaved mink and things like this because it’s impossible to find sable, it’s very, very difficult. Because, you know, sable and ermine — you can not farm. People who want to suppress the fur industry — if they have enough money to make an income for all the people who work in that industry, OK. I see it going nowhere. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Michael Kors 90006 90007 90004 90005 On whether fur will disappear as a luxury staple 90006 90007 90004 «When you think about fashion today, we’re certainly not living in era I think of edicts.This is not Kay Thompson screaming, ‘Think pink!’ We’re in a moment where fashion is more than ever up to the individual. I have a feeling that there will be many women who will mix it all up, that there will be customers we’ll see who will wear faux fur, shearling, real fur, recycled. I do not think it’s all or nothing. » 90007 90004 90005 On going fur-free now 90006 90007 90004 «I’ve been thinking about it for quite a while. I always thought the faux furs we do on the Michael line were fun, and I loved the texture and the exuberance of them.But on Collection, I always want things to have a level of artisanal workmanship, something that takes it to a higher level. The challenge was shearling in the past was very masculine, very heavy. Faux furs to me were strictly fun; they did not feel luxurious. We worked for quite a while to rethink how you look at faux fur, to be able to use it in a more artisanal way. Once I saw it come together, it was kind of the eureka moment that I get to do something new that I have not done before without all of the things that I do not know, boxed you in, in the past.So I think that all of those things came together and just — it’s the right moment. The right thing at the right time. That’s what fashion is about. » 90007 90004 90005 On the animal aspect 90006 90007 90004 «I’m a pet owner, I’ve been to Africa many times on safari. It’s something that personally I think about all the time. But at the same time, I’d been making furs for so many years and as a designer I love the texture, I love the indulgence of it. How do I continue with that texture and that indulgence but not use animals that were raised or trapped for their fur? I wanted to have it all.Do not we all? That was really the crux of it. I did not want to give up anything, but I wanted to move forward at the same time. I think everyone has been trying to figure out how can we move forward and do something new, and and still at the same time [not] give up the idea of ​​luxury and glamour and indulgence. 90007 90004 «Put it this way. Now I really sound like someone who is old, but as I said, fashion is always progressing and it’s a different time. When I was a boy in those days, Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren were walking around wearing a leopard coat.»90007 90004 90005 Marc Jacobs 90006 90007 90004 «We did not do fur this season. As somebody who has worn fur and has quite a collection of it and who has used fur in the past, this season, we did not make a statement about not using fur, we just did not use fur. We were very happy with the fake furs that existed. But it was not a political statement. And I would never say «never» about anything. So, for me to say, «I’ll never use fur,» it’s just not going to happen. 90007 90004 «I have to say that in the world we live in right now and with experiences I’ve gone through in other areas of fashion, I think it’s impossible to not be sensitive to things that people take issue with.So while I probably would not allow something to affect certain creative or aesthetic choices, I am more sensitive than ever toward things. That does not mean I’ve gone green. The only person I know who works in fashion — and that does not mean she’s the only one who exists — who has been through-and-through anti-fur, anti-leather and [is] vegan and all that is Stella [McCartney ]. That is a life choice. Her belief system is to me without hypocrisy. 90007 90004 «That does not mean that there are not others, but I can not think of another.So, when people start to conveniently talk about being green or conveniently become anti-fur, I’m a little bit suspect. In order to avoid that kind of hypocrisy that I do not respect from others, I just [do not make definitive statements]. » 90007 90004 90007 90004 90005 Alessandro Michele, Gucci 90006 90007 90004 «I know very well that there is a point where you have to decide. I spent a lot of time talking about it and trying to understand what was the right way to approach this problem.And at the end, I thought, it’s like when you have to stop to smoke. You know that it is something that is not good for you, but you love it. But it’s not good. So at the end, you just have to take your box of cigarettes and throw it in the bin and that’s it. Because after, you feel much better. 90007 90004 «I feel very proud of myself because it was something that I really love, but I knew that it was not good. In creativity, there are a lot of challenges. Creativity means also that you have to change and be open to change.»90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Gilles Mendel 90006 90007 90004 «As someone who literally grew up in the luxury fur industry, at the creative helm of a brand that was started by my great-great-great-grandfather, I feel fairly assured that there will always be customers who are passionate about fur — just as there have always been detractors. Fur is a luxury product, and should be regarded as such. It is not for everyone. That’s why my daughter, Chloe, recently launched her own line of faux fur, Maison Atia, to offer high-quality alternatives to those who do not wear fur for either ethical or economic reasons, but who appreciate the aesthetic.We could talk about the toll on the environment that synthetic fur takes compared to natural fur, or the communities around the world who have supported themselves for generations through the fur industry, or the importance of preserving the incredible savoir-faire and craftsmanship of fur artisans , but ultimately, it all comes down to a question of choice. We’re living in a time in which choice and inclusiveness is everything. Between my daughter and me, we have options for people on all sides of the fur debate.»90007 90004 90005 Donatella Versace 90006 90007 90004 90005 On going fur-free now 90006 90007 90004 «Because I thought it was the right moment. This is something I have been thinking for a while. As a person, but most importantly as a businesswoman, I need to carefully evaluate what impact certain decisions will have on the business. Therefore, the decision of going fur-free from 2019 is part of a gradual evaluation and a broader plan that centers on the various sustainable initiatives we are doing at Versace to embrace a more conscious and environment-savvy approach.90007 90004 «Also, because the exposure to the younger generations, thanks to social media and to their passion for these social causes, made me do a soul-searching to understand where I was standing on those same social issues. I have started to think about legacy, the next generations and leaving a better future. We, as designers, do not live in a vacuum, fashion does not live in a vacuum, but what we do is the reflection of the society that creates it. If, for a long time, one could do things differently or certain issues were perceived as less pressing, today it is not the case anymore.90007 90004 «As a person, you go through phases in your life. The same things happen with your beliefs, priorities or with how you project yourself to the world. In my case, all this has an impact on my job and my company, of course. I can not say this decision was a sudden epiphany, because it is part of bigger change we are making at Versace and that involves me personally. 90007 90004 «I think that there are several factors that are coming together at this moment in time, which made for this moment of accelerating impact.We are witnessing an unprecedented shift in the way consumers think, starting with the consumer becoming more conscious and aware of what they are buying. In this age of technology and transparency, a brand needs to take a clear position on important topics such as this one. So, we all need to ask ourselves and take a closer look at how we do business to make sure it’s in line with values ​​we believe in today. » 90007 90004 90005 On continuing to evolve her position 90006 90007 90004 «The good news is that with the advancing of research and the development in material technology, many products can now be developed in more environmentally friendly ways, which did not exist only a few of years ago.90007 90004 «The announcement has also made me think about other animal-derived products in the collections, obviously. I know that this issue will soon arise. An important consideration to be made is whether an animal is raised and killed specifically for fashion — and you know what I think about that! — or not. It is a different thing if it is a by-product of an existing process like the food chain, as is the case of leather. 90007 90004 «This being said, we are researching more sustainable ways to produce leather as well: It is all still very experimental and we are far from an actual, feasible solution, but the process has started.90007 90004 «For us, for myself and for Versace, sustainability is that — a process — and we are constantly evaluating and improving how we do things with every season and every collection. 90007 90004 «Since I made the announcement, we have been working to phase out fur for all our future collections development, starting with the ones that will be produced in 2019 and clearly been looking at the entire production chain. But these things take a long time and study and research. It’s not something that can happen the day with the night.This is why it is important to start. It is now widely known that anything we produce has an impact on the environment — whether it’s how materials are raised, the chemicals and water used and so on … .The important thing for me is being honest and transparent and intentional. I want to be clear about what we are making and its impact, and to make conscious choices starting from the design phase. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Dries Van Noten 90006 90007 90004 «I’m drawn by the fact that you can now have fake fur, which is so good, so beautifully done.It’s also technique. I love skills, and for me, the 90135 fourrure 90136, the people who work in fur — it’s a profession with skill, which is so fantastic. But on the other hand, of course, there is a cruelty, and it’s not the nicest thing when you see films of how the fur is made and everything. Yet we have to also be honest and see how cruel it can be to the world that you do all those very synthetic yarns and all these things to make [fake] fur. So, for me, it’s a very double thing. You can say, ‘OK, you do not want to be cruel to the animals,’ but maybe once you would know about how the environment you need to make this [fake] fur, so it’s a little bit of a double thing.So, my answer is, I do not know. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Gabriele Colangelo 90006 90007 90004 «Every brand can express its own idea of ​​luxury, comprehending in this concept fur or not. However, if you exclude fur from the collections, to be really consistent, you should not produce leather garments, including shearling, and leather accessories as bags and shoes. I have always considered fur as an expression of high-end craftsmanship, exclusivity and luxury. 90007 90004 «My family has a three-generation tradition in fur; my father has been a skilled artisan since he was 17 years old.In my collection, I have some fur pieces that are made in Italy, using certified supplies and only permitted materials. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Alberta Ferretti 90006 90007 90004 «These days, the most important thing to me is respect for the environment, the planet and all the wonderful people, animals and creatures that inhabit it. 90007 90004 «However, I have used fur, but very sparingly, through some of my collections. On those occasions I have only used ethically sourced fur.I believe strongly in that. » 90007 90004 90007 90004 90005 Anna Sui 90006 90007 90004 «I think we’ve been seeing [a move from fur toward fake fur]. It’s a trend, especially for Millennials, they get it. It’s part of their whole psyche as far as dressing. The Chinese have perfected [fake fur]. They computerized it. They can do these little prints, they can simulate Mongolian, they can achieve amazing colors. And the movement now is so good that you can not tell the difference. Then, the price point is so reasonable.All those things are making it so desirable. I think also a lot of the Millennials are vegetarian so they would never wear fur. So, it’s kind of the perfect situation at this point. 90007 90004 «I’ve always done both. I worked with Adrienne Landau for years. Not this season, because this price [of fake] got so much better. I mean, I love fur. I would be lying if I said I did not want to do fur again. But it’s an issue. » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Silvia Venturini Fendi 90006 90007 90004 «Of course, I live in real life and so I’m interested about that, very much interested.In this collection we are mixing fur with clothes, with fabric that looks like fur. And there’s more and more use of shearling, which is in the food chain. But I’m very confident in the new technologies, so we will see. 90007 90004 «We are open to investigating [adapting Fendi technologies to non-fur products]; Fendi has been always very democratic. I remember during the Eighties when this movement was very, very strong, we did this show with fake fur worked like they were real. So I think that we will see.But, of course, when you decide to go for that, you have to do it in a very committed way. It’s not just [about] not doing fur and doing crocodile or exotic-skin bags, which does not make sense. So the minute you decide to do it, you have to be really committed. I respect very much people who are really committed to it. We can use our technology with any materials. We will see. The future is going to be very interesting. 90007 90004 «The environment: That’s very worrying, too. The quality of faux fur is quite beautiful, more and more interesting.But it’s toxic to the environment. You just do not know what to do anymore. » 90007 90004 90007 90004 90005 Tom Ford 90006 90007 90004 «Oh, my God! The fur question! There’s no way to answer this fur question without getting in trouble with somebody … 90007 90004 «I have recently become vegan — within the last year. [Going vegan] starts to make you question [fur]. I have started using much more fake fur. I’m not yet ready to say that I’m fur-free. Now, I have limited the fur in these collections and going forward to food by-products, which does not sound very sexy.»I’m selling you a food by-product!» That means cowhide, it means shearling, it means not doing fur that is raised purely for its pelt. 90007 90004 «No mink, no fox. I have used a lot of fake fur this season. I’ve also used some shearling and what is called pony in the industry but it is not pony, it is cowhide … .Because whether I’m consuming meat or not, other people are, so these are things that are collected. 90007 90004 «I’m also very torn about this because fake fur is terrible for the environment.People think of fake fur as a disposable thing. They buy it, they wear it a few seasons, they throw it away, it does not biodegrade. It’s a petroleum product. It is highly toxic. And then, you could argue that tanning leather is a highly toxic process. A fur coat gets recycled. People wear them for 30 years, they give them to their kids, then they turn them into throw pillows. So I do not know the answer to that. I’ve been very honest, and it’s probably going to get me in all sorts of trouble with everybody, but I do not know the answer.»90007 90004 90007 90004 90005 Pierpaolo Piccioli 90006 90007 90004 «It’s a very delicate topic. It is undeniable that today this is a relevant issue. Fur has always been part of Valentino’s heritage; our house contains historical and iconic fur pieces. So this is definitely part of the Valentino iconic imagery. 90007 90004 «I work side by side with specialized professionals in this field, women and men who have worked in this art form for years. So as a creative director, if I’m considering the eventual abandonment of fur production, I first have to uphold two responsibilities.The first is easier — I need to reinvent a contemporary alternative to fulfill this same aesthetic heritage and feeling. The other, which is very important to me, I must protect all the people, the artisans. Ethically, it’s very important to protect all the people that work in Italy [in the fur industry]. In my company, I have many people that work on this. Before doing any [changes], we have to experiment. 90007 90004 «Maybe we [can] transform the knowhow and the craft into something different.Maybe using fake fur with fantastic craftsmanship is also very luxurious and very couture. It’s not the material that makes a difference but the craft of the people. I’m experimenting. I am open to new challenges. Why not? » 90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 Luciano Santel, chief corporate and supply officer of Moncler 90006 90007 90004 «Actually, fur is not in Moncler’s DNA. We believe that product quality means a complete 360-degree approach encompassing human rights, animal welfare and traceability along the whole supply chain.»90007 90004 90005 90006 90007 90004 90005 John Galliano 90006 90007 90004 «I was having lunch with Dan [Mathews, president of PETA] the other day. We do not use fur, unless a by-product — sheepskin. Other than that, we do not us 90007.90000 A Guide to Dog Coat Types 90001 90002 90003 Not all dog coats are the same. 90004 From the neat, flat coat of the Labrador Retriever to the abundant shaggy mop of the Old English Sheepdog, a dog’s coat type is one of his most distinguishing features. Dog coat type refers to the differences in texture and length of the fur, and whether it’s a double or single coat. Varied coat types require different methods of grooming and present different challenges (especially for first-time owners), and also influence your best friend’s need for a dog jacket in crisp weather.Here’s the long and the short-and the rough and the smooth-of it: 90005 90004 From the neat, flat coat of the Labrador Retriever to the abundant shaggy mop of the Old English Sheepdog, a dog’s coat type is one of his most distinguishing features. Dog coat ‘type’ refers to the differences in texture and length of the fur, and whether it’s a double or single coat. Varied coat types require different methods of grooming and present different challenges, and also influence your best friend’s need for a dog jacket in crisp weather.Here’s the long and the short-and the rough and the smooth-of it: 90005 90008 Dog Hair vs. Fur 90009 90004 If you want to be technically correct (… and people who like being technically correct would say that’s the 90011 best kind 90012 of correct), ‘hair’ and ‘fur’ are the same things. If you looked at them under a microscope, or analyzed them chemically, you’d find no difference. 90003 90005 90004 Then what do people mean by dogs with hair versus dogs with fur? They’re usually referring to the difference between a single coat and a double coat.A single layer of coat is sometimes called a ‘hair’ coat. It might grow long or stay short, cascade in waves or form bouncy curls, feel silky smooth or rough to the touch, but the hair all over the dog is basically the same. 90003 90005 90004 Other dogs have a double coat: an outer layer of thicker guard hairs and a different undercoat of thin, lightweight hairs. The undercoat is like the down on some birds that grows beneath the larger, thicker, more weatherproof feathers. 90005 90008 Does a Dog’s Coat Keep Him Warm or Cool? 90009 90004 It seems obvious that a dog’s coat will keep him warm.After all, that’s why humans wear coats made of similar furs or synthetics. And, yes, some well-insulated dog breeds do very well in the cold. But despite their built-in coat, some dogs have trouble in colder temperatures-these are often leaner dogs with thin, short coats. These four-legged friends need a dog jacket to help them regulate their temperature in chilly conditions. (Some dogs, like the German Shorthaired Pointer, can endure cold weather when exposed to it sensibly.) 90003 90005 90004 But a dog’s coat can actually help him stay cool in the summer, too.Like a thermos that keeps hot food hot or cold food cold, a double coat simply provides insulation. In warmer weather, it keeps some heat at bay. That’s one reason experts do not usually recommend shaving a dog for the summer. Double coated dogs will ‘blow coat’ (shed the thicker winter undercoat) as the weather warms. Groom his coat often during this time in order to remove the dead hair and allow maximum air circulation next to his skin. When the weather cools again he’ll lose the summer undercoat and re-grow a thick new crop for the winter.90005 90008 How to Make a Dog’s Coat Shine 90009 90004 Want to help make your dog’s coat shiny and lustrous? Here are some tips: 90003 90005 90032 90033 90034 Omega -3 and -6 fatty acids 90035. High-quality commercial foods should have these in sufficient amounts. Home-prepared dog foods and lower-quality commercial foods might not. Supplements are available; they should show results in six to eight weeks. 90036 90033 90034 Grooming 90035. Brushing your dog frequently helps distribute natural oils throughout his coat.90036 90033 90034 Bathing 90035. Finish off your dog’s bath with an oil-based conditioner or coat spray. Do not go overboard with bathing, though-shampooing too often can strip the coat’s natural oils. 90036 90045 90008 Dog Coat Types 90009 90048 Long, Medium, and Short Coated Dogs 90049 90050 90003 Golden retriever. 90004 Long coated dogs usually showcase the most dramatic coifs. Afghan Hounds, Old English Sheepdogs, and Bearded Collies have long coats that require regular grooming to keep them neat and free of mats.Owners of dogs with long coats, but who do not show their dogs, often opt to crop the fur short into a puppy cut for ease of care. 90005 90004 Short coated dog breeds are generally smooth coated. Their fur is naturally short, lays close to the body, and is often glossy. Good examples include Pointers, Doberman Pinschers, and Boxers. If your dog has a combo single / short coat, he’ll definitely need a dog jacket when it’s cold outside. 90005 90004 The fur of medium coated dogs falls in between.If they have an undercoat, the top coat may stand away from the body, giving them a slightly puffed appearance. A dog with a medium coat requires regular brushing because the feathering on his legs and tail can become matted when ignored. Dogs with medium-length coats include German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and Belgian Tervurens. 90003 90005 90008 Double and Single Coated Dogs 90009 90061 90003 Bernese Mountain Dog. 90004 When a dog has a double coat, it means he has an undercoat that is typically shorter than his outer coat, and his hair has a dense, woolly texture.And as the name suggests, single coated dogs have only one coat, without this undercoat. Dogs of any coat length and texture may have single or double coats. 90005 90004 Many long-haired dogs have double coats, including the Bernese Mountain Dog and all varieties of Collie. You will not be surprised to learn that double coated dog breeds usually leave more fur around the household. Most double coated breeds ‘blow’ their undercoats twice a year, which means they shed their entire undercoat in response to seasonal changes.Double coated dogs also require extra time and attention during grooming so the dense undercoat is fully brushed and does not develop mats. 90005 90004 The fur on single coated dogs can be any length, from the short, single coat of the Whippet to the long, silky single coat of the Afghan Hound. No matter the length of their fur, single coated breeds often need to wear a dog jacket in winter because they do not have the added insulation offered by an undercoat. Single coated dogs usually leave less fur on your clothes and furniture, which can make them easier on allergy sufferers.But a single coat does not make a dog hypoallergenic, and some double coated breeds, such as the Airedale Terrier, are considered hypoallergenic. 90003 90005 90008 Curly Coated Dogs 90009 90072 90003 Portuguese Water Dog. 90004 The swirls, curlicues, and twists on curly coated dog breeds can range from tight ringlets to pronounced curls. Long-haired dogs with slight waves in their fur (think Golden Retrievers) would not be considered curly coated. But when the waves become more pronounced, you’ve entered curly dog ​​coat territory.The best known curly coated breeds are Portuguese Water Dogs, Airedale Terriers, and Poodles of any size. A somewhat rarer curly coated breed is the Lagotto Romagnolo. 90005 90008 Silky Coated Dogs 90009 90078 90003 Irish Setter. 90004 You know (and envy) these dogs when you see them. Their coats flow and cascade with the glossy sheen of a model in a shampoo commercial. The Silky Terrier is a clear example, with his long, shiny blue and tan coat. Other silky coated dogs include the Yorkshire Terrier, the Afghan Hound, and the Irish Setter.Silky coats need frequent brushing to prevent knots and to sustain their shine. But you do not need to bathe your silky coated dog more often than any other dog, unless he relishes rolling in the mud. 90005 90008 Rough Coated Dogs 90009 90084 90003 Rough Collie. 90003 90011 Photo by Sannse, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 90012 90004 What most distinguishes a rough coat from other dog coat types is texture. Rough coats can be either medium length or long, but they are always coarse to the touch.A Rough Collie’s outer coat appears soft and fluffy (think Lassie), but actually feels harsh. This outer coat is weather-resistant, keeping wind and rain at bay. The coats of wire or broken coated dogs are also harsh to the touch and often classified as rough. 90005 90008 Wire Coated Dogs 90009 90093 90003 German Wirehaired Pointer. 90004 This is another coat type where texture is the most important quality. Wire coated (also called broken coated) dogs have fur with a wire-like texture.It is harsh and stiff and stands away from the body, especially on the tail, the back of the legs, and on the face. Wire coated dog breeds often have a dapper, gentlemanly appearance because of their pronounced mustaches, beards, and eyebrows. Examples of dogs with wire coats, or wire coated varieties, are the German Wirehaired Pointer, the Airedale Terrier, and the Wire Fox Terrier. Maintaining the wire coat’s distinct texture requires hand stripping, a time-consuming process of removing old hair so new hair can grow in its place.Clipping wire hair softens its texture over time. 90005 90008 Smooth Coated Dogs 90009 90099 90003 Dalmation 90004 Dogs with smooth coats often have short, silky hair that lays close to the body. The athleticism of smooth coated dogs is apparent, with every muscle plainly visible when the dog is in motion. Bloodhounds, Dalmatians, Great Danes, and French Bulldogs are all smooth coated breeds. Sometimes, however, smooth coated refers to a type of shorter fur in breeds with multiple coat types.A good example of this is the Smooth and Rough Coated Collie. Here, the smooth coat is not shiny or very close to the body. Instead, the coat is a shorter version of the rough coat, and still coarse to the touch. 90005 90008 Hairless Dogs 90009 90105 90003 Xoloitzcuintli. 90004 No discussion of dog coat types can exclude hairless dogs, such as the Chinese Crested, the Xoloitzcuintli, and the American Hairless Terrier. Because of their lack of fur and less pet dander, these dogs are popular among allergy sufferers.Hairless dog breeds are more exposed to the elements and the harsh rays of the sun than breeds with fur, and they require special skincare routines as a result. When taking a hairless dog outside, it’s important to slather on dog-safe sun protection. These breeds require frequent bathing with a mild dog shampoo, and moisturizing with dog-safe lotion to prevent dry skin. Hairless breeds must also wear a dog jacket when going outside in winter, even for short walks. 90005 90008 Dog Coat Troubles 90009 90048 Brittle, Dry, or Greasy Coat 90049 90004 Your dog’s dry, brittle, dull, or greasy coat may indicate an underlying problem.90005 90004 One potential source of trouble could be his diet. If he is missing any micronutrients-vitamins and minerals that are necessary in the diet, but only in small amounts-the result can be a lackluster coat. High-quality commercial foods are balanced to provide the correct amounts of micronutrients. 90005 90004 Coat trouble could also indicate a medical problem. Thyroid conditions and parasites, for example, can affect the skin and coat. If you notice a change in your dog’s coat and he is eating a high-quality commercial diet, a trip to the vet may be in order.90005 90048 Dog’s Coat Changing Colors 90049 90004 Some breeds change colors as they lose their puppy coats and grow in their adult coats. Dalmatians, for example, are born spot-free and grow in their spots with their adult coats. 90005 90004 The summer sun can bleach dogs ‘hair, just like it does people’s. It is known to give black fur a reddish tint. 90005 90004 People with allergies are attentive to dog coat types out of necessity. They require dog breeds with hypoallergenic coats so they can welcome a dog into their family without also bringing on constant sneezing, watery eyes, and other pet allergy symptoms.But everyone should hit pause and consider a dog’s coat type before selecting a breed to bring home, and pay attention to their dog’s coat as an indicator of his health. 90005 90004 A dog’s coat influences the time and money you’ll spend on grooming, how much fur you’ll be cleaning around the house, whether your dog is prone to overheating in summer, and whether you’ll have to bundle up yourself 90011 and 90012 your best friend before leaving the house in winter. Make a happy transition to dog ownership by knowing what you’re getting into on all fronts-including the furry ones.90003 90005 .90000 What is a Mink Coat? (With pictures) 90001 90002 A mink coat is a fur jacket made from the hide of an animal called a mink. Though many people are opposed to the wearing of animal skins, others prize the coat for its warm, luxurious feel and, in many societies, wearing a mink stole represents wealth. Not all fur coats are created equal, however, and there are many things to look for when buying a mink fur coat. 90003 90004 A mink.90002 When buying a mink, many experts recommend that shoppers purchase one from a furrier who is a member of the Fur Council of Canada. Furriers are more knowledgeable than a regular department store when it comes to the fur coat making process. The coats are also higher quality, as Canadian minks have denser pelts due to the colder climate.90003 90007 Mink fur. 90002 Consumers should also avoid purchasing a mink coat that has been dyed.Dyed animal furs oxidize, causing them to change color over time, and often, the color is much less attractive than the original. In order to improve the appearance of furs from warmer climates, some fur coat makers will bleach the furs, which weakens the animal skin, causing the coats to tear easily and the fur to turn red. 90003 90002 Want to automatically save time and money month? Take a 2-minute quiz to find out how you can start saving up to $ 257 / month.90003 90012 Mink coats are considered fashionable pieces of women’s apparel. 90002 During the spring, fur coats should be stored with a professional furrier.They must be kept at temperatures of 50 ° F (10 ° C) with a humidity level of 50% to prevent the skin from drying out and becoming brittle. During the spring and summer months, home closets tend to become much warmer and drier. Fur owners should have the furrier clean, condition, and glaze the coat while it is stored. 90003 90002 When storing the coat at home, owners should give it plenty of space when hanging it in the closet.Mink coats should not be stored in a plastic bag, as they need fresh air. When traveling, a coat can be kept in a cloth bag, but it should be removed immediately when the destination has been reached. 90003 90002 It’s best that people who wear a fur coat not sit for long periods of time, as the fur may become crushed. Women should carry a handbag instead of a purse with shoulder straps to prevent the straps from wearing out the fur on the shoulders.They also should not wear a fur when it is raining, as it may require professional treatment from a fur specialist. 90003 90002 When wearing a mink coat, individuals should expect that it will not be appreciated by everyone. Furriers kill 60 female minks, or 35 male minks, to make one coat, so people who want to wear one should take other people’s feelings into consideration and not flaunt it.90003 90021 Wearing a mink stole represents wealth in many societies. .90000 Can you wear fur with a clear conscience? 90001 Day three of Milan Fashion Week, and the international style press hold their double espresso-scented breath as the most luxurious Italian houses — Versace, Fendi, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Gucci — unveil their winter collections for 2008/2009. 90002 Whether hemlines drop from midi to maxi or acid colours re-fade to black, one theme is a dead cert: the lavish, ubiquitous and unapologetic use of fur. 90003 90002 While in the Nineties real fur crept off the London and New York catwalks in shame — following the high-profile «I’d rather go naked than wear fur» supermodel campaign led by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) — Milan has always revelled in the decadent display of animal pelts.90003 90002 90007 Scroll down for more … 90008 90003 90002 Second life: These fur outfits were recycled from vintage coats 90003 90002 And in the past few years, real fur has crawled back stealthily into the collections of designers all around the world, including Britain. Celebrities — most significantly former PETA models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell — have unashamedly sported pelted coats. 90003 90002 And where does vintage fit into the fur debate? The rights and wrongs of wearing fur coats from the Forties, Fifties, Sixties and Seventies is an ethical grey area.90003 90002 Across the country, thousands of fur coats hang like guilty secrets in the back of wardrobes, passed down from grandmothers who wore mink and sable in good faith long before we started talking about animal rights. 90003 90002 Should we condemn vintage fur in the same way that today’s designers attract criticism for using pelts? After all, recycling an old fur coat means that no animals have to die today to satisfy our desire for this luxury look. 90003 90002 90007 Scroll down for more 90008 90003 90024 90002 Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss flaunt their fur with pride 90003 90002 In the Italian market, fur is synonymous with glamour.Last year, Milan’s ‘fur fest’ reached fever pitch: Fendi’s £ 35,000 striped chinchilla and silver fox coat was made from 60 pelts; Gucci’s Lee Miller-inspired aviator jackets were edged with fur; and Dolce & Gabbana’s leopard-print gowns were teamed with dyed mink bomber jackets to maximise the glamour of Hollywood’s heyday. 90003 90002 Spearheaded by the new bling generation led by J-Lo, Beyonce and P-Diddy, fur has been reinstated as 90030 the 90031 status symbol of the Noughties jet set.90003 90002 In Paris last year, Balenciaga’s global nomad collection included fox stoles and distressed fur gilets, while in London Julien MacDonald worked with every conceivable animal from sable to mink, chinchilla and fox. 90003 90002 It seems autumn / winter 2008/2009 is set to follow the trend, with Caroline Herrera’s fur-trimmed hunting-inspired jackets and Camilla Staerk’s leather and fur separates in New York, and Roksanda Ilincic’s pinksashed furs in London. 90003 90002 The A-list has followed suit.Madonna, Eva Longoria, Linda Evangelista, Kim Cattrall, Jerry Hall, Lindsey Lohan and French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld have all worn fur in public. 90003 90002 We might secretly yearn for the oldfashioned allure, glamour and warmth of a fox stole or a Russian fur hat, but few of us can square our morals with an industry in which 40 million animals are killed every year for fashion — and that’s leaving the five-figure price tags aside. 90003 90002 In general, the British public believes in beauty without cruelty.Fur farms were made illegal in 2003 on grounds of offending «public morality», and 93 per cent of people are against wearing real fur, according to a recent RSPCA poll. 90003 90002 Ever since green became the new black, fashion has become a minefield of complicated moral and ethical dilemmas. 90003 90002 Eco-columnists and fashion environmentalists — from Katharine Hamnett to Anya Hindmarch — have emphasised the urgent need to recycle everything from bags and shoes to textiles and clothes. But they have been strangely silent on vintage fur.90003 90002 PETA asks that vintage fur coats be donated to its animal rights organisation as educational aids. But the new «waste not want not» approach to textiles, coupled with the fact that vintage fur lasts up to 100 years, leaves fashion with a new dilemma. What is the most ethical thing to do with vintage fur? 90003 90002 Alex Barlow, a PR consultant for designer label Handwritten, is one of a new breed of fashion-conscious British women buying vintage as a guilt-free alternative to contemporary fur.90003 90002 It’s also a more affordable one: vintage fur is up to ten times cheaper than a contemporary fur coat. 90003 90002 «I am against real fur — in that I do not approve of new garments being made from fur — but I am OK about wearing vintage,» she says. 90003 90002 «The animal has been dead for decades and that at least means I’m not part of the contemporary supply chain.» 90003 90002 She’s not the only one who has this view. «Sales of vintage mink coats have rocketed,» says Annie Moss of Annie’s Vintage in North London.90003 90002 «Many people see vintage as an ethical choice: a guilt-free, pro-animal rights, pro-environmental way of wearing fur.» 90003 90002 THE Fur Council of Canada’s Fur Is Green campaign claimed that real fur is «natural, renewable, biodegradable and energy efficient». In contrast, synthetic fur is made from plastic, produced with toxic chemicals and is non-biodegradable. 90003 90002 The British Fur Trade Association found fake fur was responsible for 50 per cent of our toxic nitrous oxide emissions and that it takes a gallon of oil to produce three fake fur coats.90003 90002 In response, the University of Michigan hit back with research suggesting that it took 20 times the amount of energy to make a real fur coat rather than a faux version. 90003 90002 While there is evidence to suggest that farmed and fake fur both cause damage to the environment, wearing vintage fur — which has already been processed — has no additional costs to the planet. 90003 90002 Indeed, recycling fur into reusable products can be seen to make environmental sense. Harricana in Quebec has been recycling vintage coats since 1994 turning Montreal’s old fur coats into practical hats, mittens and skiwear for Canada’s minus 40-degree winter temperatures.90003 90002 «I think everything that is going to be thrown away should be reused, even if you do not believe in the original product,» says Mariouche GagnÈ, the owner and chief designer of the company. 90003 90002 «I’ve recycled more than 50,000 fur coats in 14 years. It takes about ten animals to make a fur coat, so the way I see it, I’ve saved half a million animals by offering people an alternative.» 90003 90002 In Britain, celebrity tailor Julia Dee from Designer Alterations is one of the first to respond to the increasing demand to remodel vintage fur coats.90003 90002 «We narrow them and make them contemporary with inspiration from the catwalk,» says Dee, whose clients include Yoko Ono, Claudia Schiffer and Elle Macpherson. «My clients get a customised fur coat that’s guilt-free and at a fraction of the price of a new one.» 90003 90002 She also recycles second-hand coats bought at flea markets. For between £ 40 and £ 100 you can buy a vintage fur coat and, with Dee’s sartorial know-how, you can be the envy of Milan fashion week — without the stigma.90003 90002 For example, an Eighties black fur rabbit coat with shoulder pads makes the perfect copycat Balenciaga distressed sleeveless gilet. Dee’s team remove the sleeves and remodel the coat on a stand before turning it inside out and fastening it with a corset belt. 90003 90002 Twelve strips of rabbit fur will make you this season’s Marc Jacobs-inspired pom-pom fur bonnet — without the shame. 90003 90002 Alternatively, use the sleeves of an old jumper and some of the rabbit fur to make a version of Cacharel’s brown lapin gilet (£ 455 from 90030 www.net-a-porter.com). 90031 90003 90002 A baggy Forties brown striped musquash can be transformed into a chic winter gilet. 90003 90002 «A lot of vintage coats are distressed at the seams, but the fur is often good,» says Dee. 90003 90002 «You need to replace some stitches or work around the disintegrated bits, and it’s usually necessary to remove the rotten shoulder pads and re-line the coat.» (This season, Dee’s team is using fuchsia, yellow and lime linings to give a fresh, modern feel.) 90003 90002 Before you buy an old coat for remodelling, be aware that mink and sable can remain in mint condition for 100 years if kept in a cold room, but chinchilla fur is more fragile and can disintegrate quickly.90003 90002 Musquash, squirrel, raccoon, New Zealand possum, North American grey fox and some types of rabbit are all considered wild fur — trapped as part of wildlife population control schemes. They have no vintage value, though they are long-lasting and are cheap to buy. 90003 90002 Leopardskin, though, even if it is vintage, is a no-no because it’s an endangered species. 90003 90002 Once you’ve found your vintage coat, you need to get it professionally cleaned. Animal pelts should always be kept in cold storage to maintain their condition.90003 90002 So how easy is it to recycle a fur coat? Furriers use special knives — not scissors — and because a coat is made from up to 60 pelts, all of which need to be cut around and re-sewn, it is no task for an amateur. 90003 90002 «The most straightforward thing to recycle at home would be a cushion or fur trim,» says Designer Alterations ‘Josie Cowen. 90003 90002 «90003 90002 You can make it from the off-cuts or the bottom part of another coat. Just make sure that the pelt is laying downwards for a trim and frontwards for a collar.A practical fur cover can be made from attaching fur to an existing tartan blanket as a backing. «90003 90002 Environmental broadcaster, author and journalist Lucy Siegle agrees that there are potential environmental benefits to recycling fur, but is concerned by the connotations of wearing fur for fashion’s sake. 90003 90002 «Despite the practical case for recycling fur, the emotive politics remain,» she says. «If you wear fur as a fashion item — even if it’s vintage — there is an argument to say that to some extent you are perpetuating a taste for wearing real fur.»90003 90002 Only your own conscience can dictate your actions. But if you’re still worried about the stigma of wearing fur, then turn your old coat into a warm winter blanket or cushion that will last for generations. It’s easier to sew — and at least you know your grandma would approve. 90003 90002 • 90030 PETA, www.peta.org.uk www.anniesvintageclothing.co.uk www.furisgreen.com The British Fur Trade Association, www.britishfur.co.uk www.harricana .qc.ca Designer Alterations, www.designeralterations.com 90031 90003.