December 2019 • We Are Fur

The Archives: 20 Iconic and Controversial Years of Fur

December 20, 2019

The fashion industry exists in a constant state of flux with only veil of gauze, thin enough to see through, separating iconic from controversial moments. In today’s climate, with cancel culture on the rise, a number of prolific fashion moments have played an integral part in how we have spoken and thought about fashion for the last twenty-plus-years. However, when sifting through archives of monumental style sensations and fashion faux pas, a theme arises: Fur. So, before looking ahead and entering a new decade, it’s...

Zandra Rhodes: 50 Years of Fabulous

December 13, 2019

British legacy designer Zandra Rhodes, an independent brand and spirit, has used her unique patterns and designs to stay relevant for the last 50 years in fashion. Her most famous designs fill an exhibition at the iconic Fashion and Textiles Museum in central London. Visiting the exhibition on a gloomy December morning, I am greeted first by a memorial sized portrait of Zandra with her signature illuminating pink bob, and a collection of intricate garments that nestle to the right of it – a welcome...

Celebrities posing as defenders of animal’s rights yet own or represent brands that use animal-deriving ingredients? Fur Guru narrates Celebrity Hypocrites: Natural Furs Faux Foe

December 11, 2019

For the first time EVER, hear the Fur Guru narrate their stories on Fur Talks. How celebrities that pose as defenders of animal’s rights, own or represent brands that use animal-deriving ingredients, begging the question: do these celebrities reflect a public mood? Or are they cashing in at the expense of an entire industry?

The mantra for this NYE outfit guide? Go fur or go home.

December 10, 2019

The countdown to 2020 is well and truly on, which can only mean one thing… we’ve rounded up all of the finest, and furry-est New Year’s Eve outfits taking inspiration from celebrities to help you choose the right outfit, whether you’re celebrating with a quiet night in, or painting the town red, we’ve got your back. The mantra for this NYE outfit guide? Go fur or go home. Editor-in-chief of teen Vogue, Lindsay Peoples Wagner. There’s no denying that the infamous Saks Potts fur coat...

The Exceptionally Sumptuous Sustainable Gift Guide

December 3, 2019

With Christmas only a couple of weeks away, we wanted to give you the ultimate sustainable gift guide with the latest fur must-haves under your tree. Ranging from a plush YSL mink fur coat to a pair of Off-White Furry Zip tie pumps, you’ll be sure to find something for the festive season here. Fendi – Black leather sabots. Fendi is the brand which always keeps on giving. These leather and fur sabots are the perfect mix of texture and style for a refined yet...