Despite the fact that in Italy there are many sunny and warm days, in this country they are versed in making high-quality winter clothes. This also affected the mink coat, because they are popular not only with Italians, but also with fashionistas all over the world. A natural fur coat is a rather expensive pleasure, but it will last for many years and will delight the eye with its luxurious brilliant shine.
Brands
There are many large fur factories in Italy, known not only in their homeland, but also in the USA, Asia, and Russia. Russian girls often look at Italian fur coats, because in their case the price corresponds to the declared quality and world fashion trends.
Among the brands that are heard are De Nicola, Fendi, Ferre, Henry Fischer, Marconi, Paolo Moretti, Pikenz, PUNTO, Simonetta Ravizza, Vespucci, Vito Nacci, UniFur.
Our compatriots especially appreciate the affordable quality fur coats of the world brand Braschi. Products of this manufacturer are distinguished not only by good tailoring, but also by interesting fashionable designs.
Another popular manufacturer with nice prices is the universally known UniFur.
Among the brands that prefer the classic, Fellicci should be highlighted. Luxurious, exclusive and expensive fur coats from Annabella are popular with famous personalities.
Models
Classic
Among the mink coats, one can distinguish the so-called classics, models that remain in fashion and in high esteem, regardless of trends.
Trapezoid
The trapezoidal style is one of the most common, because it will equally elegantly decorate the figure of all types. Most often these are short or midi coats of a free cut. A favorite detail of such a product is sewn pockets and a hood, as well as a bright upper clasp.
With stand collar
Another popular model is the “English coat” with a clear shoulder line. Fur coats of medium length straight or fitted style. Its characteristic, but not obligatory features are a stand-up collar, a bell sleeve.
For non-traditional models, the collar may be absent, in which case the neck has a round or triangular shape and lapels.
The classics do not stop designers from looking for ever new, sometimes avant-garde solutions for winter fur coats. The product can have long sleeves or 3/4 length, which allows you to wear fashionable leather gloves to the elbow.
They differ in style: straight, flared, with furry fluffy cuffs or trim on the hood. On a long product, there are cuts on the sides, on fitted corset belts or ordinary belts.
"Cocoon"
Of the latest trends, the “cocoon" style can be distinguished when a loose product in the waist area narrows to the hem. Fur coats can be sewn from plucked or sheared fur, due to which the effect of velvetiness is achieved, however, their warming properties are lower than that of ordinary ones.
Combined
One of the fashionable tricks is the combination of different types of fur between each other or with other fabrics. For example, there are lush cuffs from a lynx or sleeves, a belt made of leather, suede.
Thanks to the developed technology, a mink fur coat can be not only a natural color, but also brightly colored, for example, in red, blue, purple. As decorative elements, inserts from other materials, buttons and fasteners lined with rhinestones and stones, embroidery are used.
How much are?
Mink coats are more affordable than products from more expensive fur. However, the purchase will still cost a decent amount, so it is unlikely that it will be possible to change the luxurious clothes every year. The price depends on the length and complexity of the product, the color of the mink (the lighter, the more expensive), the novelty of the model, as well as the brand.
Italian fur coats in Russian stores on average cost about two hundred - three hundred thousand rubles. The minimum prices start at one hundred thousand, the maximum can exceed four hundred. In some online stores you can find fur coats a little cheaper (on average by thirty thousand) than in stores, however, in this case, you can’t try on a purchase in advance or check it, only at the moment it is brought to your home.
Some people prefer to travel directly to Italy to buy fur coats at factories or manufacturers' showrooms. The difference in price with those things that are sold with us can range from seventy to two hundred thousand, but the trip itself requires considerable expenses.
In stores in Russia and Italy, sales are often conducted, at which the price drops by an amount from ten to seventy percent.
Selection tips
- The fur on a good fur coat is shiny, iridescent, flowing. If it appears dull and pale, it may mean that the product was stored in the wrong conditions. The pile should be elastic, return to its original position, if you hold it with your hand, and bold, sticky places should not be visible anywhere. You can gently pull on the villi, they should not remain on the fingers. No bald spots or, conversely, uncharacteristic prominent bunches should not occur.
- When choosing a fur coat, it is worth paying attention to only the outer fur side, but also the inner fur. In a high-quality fur coat, it is soft, elastic, even, but the presence of cracks, yellow is a bad sign. A product made from large pieces, and not many small ones, will last longer. If there is an unpleasant and noticeable smell, you should refuse to purchase.
- To check the quality of dyeing, you can draw a damp, light cloth or handkerchief over the fur, and if there are no traces of paint, you should not worry.