November 2018 • We Are Fur

Meet the winner of Remix Eurasia 2018: Julia Yukhnovich

November 27, 2018

On November 15, 2018, the Russian Fur Union in cooperation with the Turkish Fur Industrialists and Businessmen Association (KSIAD) and with the support of the International Fur Federation hosted the final of Remix-Eurasia 2018 – an international competition for young designers of fur garments, in Istanbul, Turkey. The competition was held in two stages, during the first stage, the jury determined the most talented and interesting sketches of young designers. This was followed by the second stage where the finished designs made from sketches were...

EKATERINA FURS GALA SHOW

November 23, 2018

On November 20, 2018 a new winter collection of EKATERINA FURS was presented in Hayatt Regency Moscow Petrovsky park. Both classic and bright garments, corresponding to modern fashion trends, were shown. Comics, graffiti, and always an actual check are reflected in these unusual fur coats. Furs combine styles, eras and various fashion trends - this was the main theme. Ekaterina Akkhuzina emphasized: “The colossal work of professionals - furriers, tailors, artists has...

FUR-THE MIRACLE FABRIC- DIPLOMA. Q&A WITH CENTRIA UNIVERSITY

November 23, 2018

Calling all aspiring fur designers, Centria University in Finland is waiting... Centria University of Applied Sciences, located in Western Finland, Northern Europe, offers a wide-range of world class degrees and workshops designed to further the knowledge and understanding of fur designers and furriers from around the world. Delving into what students can expect when attending Centria, our Q&A session with Pia Blomström informs and answers any and all questions you may have about studying and designing with fur here. Q: As an introduction to the...

JFA Offered Material Fur for Bunka Fashion College’s Culture Fest Fashion Show

November 20, 2018

JFA offered blue fox and silver fox for the Culture Fest Fashion Show at Bunka Fashion College. The theme of the show was ‘Famiglia:With Formality and Pride in Mind.’ The suiting material for twelve bodies were offered by CERRUTI, an Italian noble family, which successfully created a scene to represent ‘a touch of class and dignity’ in collaboration with fur. We hear that the works presented on the stage, including suits, fur stoles, hats, corsages, belts...

Korea Fur Federation (KFF) successfully hosted ‘the 5th K-Fur Design Contest’

November 15, 2018

On November 13th, Korea Fur Federation successfully hosted the 5thK-Fur Design Contest at Sheraton Seoul Palace Gangnam Hotel. The final was judged and scored by 3 professors, 1 major fashion designers and Mr. HJ Kim, the chairman of KFF. During the contest, the grand prize award went to Unsoo Han, studying in Dongseo University in Busan, Korea. The concept of his design is ‘A flock of mallards flying in the sky of a sunset glow.’Unsoo Han said in his acceptance speech, “I have earned many...

The “Ivy Style” and Fur!

November 13, 2018

“Ivy Style” (also known as the “Ivy League look”) originated from the early 1950’s of the grounds and libraries of all-male American universities like, Harvard, Yale and most notably Princeton. Traditionally, Ivy Style was considered a classic and a beautifully-tailored look, however, it quickly expanded beyond campus walls becoming a lifestyle choice for a diverse population of young men. From young working-class men to middle-class jazz musicians, the Ivy League look, which consists of penny loafers (often with socks), smooth chinos, accompanied by a full...

Press Conference in Russia

November 12, 2018

On November 9, 2018, the Russian Fur Union, in collaboration with Russia Fur Fashion Week, held an insightful and educational press conference at the Russian State University’s (RSU) media centre Kosygin. Speakers at the conference included: Stolbov S.G., President of the “Russian Fur Union” Bogza A.V., Founder of “Russia.Fur Fashion Week” Belgorodsky VS, Rector of RSU. A.N. Kosygin O. Kascheev, Vice-Rector for Research, RSU them. A.N. Kosygin Victoria Pustynnikova, Kopenhagen Fur Dmitry Larionov,...

Look stylish and snug this Bonfire night – there’s no excuse not to!

November 2, 2018

Bonfire night fever is sweeping the nation, so it’s time you get wardrobe ready. It’s that time of year where everyone endures the cold for a night of outdoor entertainment. Look no further, for all you fashion must-haves for bonfire night are right here. Whether you’re at the park, or at a rooftop bar, sipping a glass of whatever-you-like watching the fireworks, one thing is for sure: it’s going to be cold. Maintaining your style and keeping warm can be difficult, especially when one often...