Mink coat
Fur clothing at all times served not only to warm its owner. Natural fur coats are a confirmation of the status and social position.
A mink coat is a more affordable and affordable type of traditional fur coats. It is lighter and more elegant than other types of fur clothing.
Features and benefits of the material
Mink fur is the most widespread. This is due to its beautiful appearance, excellent performance and affordability.
Depending on the region in which the animals were raised, the quality features of the fur may differ. The most expensive and sought after is mink fur, which was grown in the Scandinavian countries. Russian and Belarusian fur is distinguished by coarser outer hair and high underfur. Products from it are very warm, but more shaggy.
The main advantages of mink fur include:
- attractive appearance and a wide variety of natural colors;
- fur is easy to work with, it can be used to make not only outerwear. Skirts, jackets, vests, etc. are sewn from mink skins;
- high wear resistance;
- good thermal insulation properties.
Mink fur of low quality is subjected to a special treatment that improves its aesthetic appearance. After shearing, various defects become invisible on the skin.
Recently, mink knitting technology has become very popular. The skin is cut into thin strips, which are then wound onto a warp thread. The resulting fur yarn is used for knitting. The canvas turns out to be double-sided, using this technique you can make unlined coats or fur capes.
Popular models and styles
Mink is much easier to work with than other types of fur. And the use of the latest technologies allows us to produce products of unusual styles, textures and colors.
Finished
Mink goes well with other types of fur. Therefore, very often mink is used to make the main product, and the collar, cuffs or hood are sewn from fur with a longer pile.
One of the most successful options is a combination of mink and lynx fur, the sable trim also looks beautiful.
With English collar
A win-win option would be to purchase a mink coat with a straight cut. This coat will never go out of fashion. An English collar and belt are essential attributes of a strict and elegant mink coat.
Fur coat
A coat and a mink coat are essentially the same product. But it just so happened that by a coat we mean a knee-length product. If fur clothing is floor-length, then it is called a fur coat.
Lined
The mink is able to warm in the cold, but to improve the thermal insulation properties of the coat, it can have a warm lining. Such a product will be more voluminous, but it can be safely worn even in a thirty-degree frost.
Transformer
Things transformers are back in fashion. This trend also affected mink coats, if necessary, they can choose the length of the hem and sleeves. And the collar easily turns into a hood.
From sheared mink
Mink shearing is often used to eliminate defects in fur, but more often the fur is subjected to this procedure to give it a more beautiful appearance. After removing the outer hair, the fur is additionally polished. Also, on smooth fur, you can perform various patterns using a special laser.
Usually sheared mink products are cheaper, but this rule does not always work.
Combined models
A mink coat has an elegant look, but coats made of other materials that are decorated with mink elements look no less elegant. Most often, collars are made from this fur, and coats with fur cuffs can also be found. Mink is highly resistant to abrasion, therefore, for the manufacture of these structural elements of the coat, this fur is the best fit.
Recently, coats made of drape or other dense material, which are decorated with large patch pockets of mink fur, have gained great popularity. This product looks very stylish.
Length
The mink coat can be of different lengths. Shortened models to the middle of the thigh are suitable for young girls. A coat, the length of which is up to the knee or slightly lower, has a more solid look; elegant ladies prefer such products.
How to choose and what to wear
High-quality mink fur will serve you for quite a long time with proper care of the product. TIt should only be borne in mind that sheared, plucked and knitted fur is less wearable. It gets dirty faster, and you can’t wash it yourself.
When choosing a coat style, it is necessary to take into account the features of the figure, height and age. Where you wear your new coat also matters a lot. If you spend a lot of time in the car, then it is better to choose a mink car that is fashionable this season.
Clothes and shoes are selected based on the length of the coat. When choosing boots, it must be remembered that the shorter the fur coat, the higher the top of the shoe. Otherwise you will just freeze. If a fur coat is worn over an evening dress, then shoes can be worn.
Fur does not go well with sportswear. A mink coat can be worn with trousers, while short models go well with jeans.
Stylish images
Having a mink coat in your wardrobe, you can create stylish looks from a variety of clothing sets. A cropped coat goes well with high suede boots. Under the coat, a short skirt or skinny jeans will do. The flared coat in an A-line silhouette will go well with both trousers and a dress. The density of materials should correspond to the time of year.
A mink coat is, above all, elegance. Therefore, try to choose shoes with high heels. But the choice of headgear must be approached thoroughly. According to experts, under a mink coat, you need to pick up a hat from the same fur. As a last resort, you can opt for felt hats.
If you do not like these hats, then get a coat with a hood, this will save you from having to buy a hat separately.