Down jackets will never go out of fashion, because this is a very practical and convenient thing. To somehow diversify the models and give them a more luxurious look, they are made with a fur trim. This gives simple down jackets the look of a chic product that can be purchased for very modest money.
Models
Among the down jackets equipped with fur, you can find products of different lengths. Shortened styles are usually presented in a sporty style. They do not constrain movements during sports, and warm filler and fur trim warm in the cold.
Elongated models of down jackets are often presented in a casual style, in which the main thing is convenience and practicality. The presence of a fur hood can replace a hat for active girls, which is important in the frantic rhythm of city life.
A novelty of recent seasons is a transformer jacket. With a flick of her hand, she can transform from a coat to a short down jacket and vice versa. Horizontal zipper, as a rule, is at the level of the waist, and in the elongated version is cleverly hidden under the belt. Also in such models, a removable hood, a collar, and even ... sleeves are provided!
With real fur
Models of jackets with natural fur have very different variations, because it can be not only different cuts of products, but also different fur used in them. When choosing a particular fur, you need to focus on the following characteristics:
- Mink - one of the most popular furs. The hairs have the same length, when holding the fur over the pile with the palm of your hand, they evenly and quickly stack back, overflowing in sunlight.The distinctive qualities of this fur are heat and exceptional wear resistance.
- Sable - one of the most expensive furs. Since the Middle Ages, not only fur coats from Russian sable, but also collars have been highly valued all over the world. Despite the fact that today it is possible to color the fur in any color and change its texture, designers often use sable in its original form. This gives the models a noble and royally luxurious look.
- A fox - A very popular fur, especially in black and brown. It goes well with skin. Styles of winter leather down jackets are very popular, where the front part is completely sewn from silver fox. Such styles are combined with fox hats, where a fluffy tail is used as a decor instead of a pompom.
- Raccoon fur is the warmest. In nature, it is found in gray-brown, brown color, but when sewing products it is almost always tinted. Designers loved this fur for its fluffiness and excellent wear resistance.
With faux fur
Down jackets with faux fur are not very popular, since it does not have such heating properties as natural. Its use is usually determined by the following factors:
- Low price. In the manufacture of faux fur, cheap materials are used, so its cost in comparison with natural fur is very low.
- Personal beliefs. Supporters of the “green” movement are agitating the whole world to refuse to wear natural furs, by personal example demonstrating the ability to wear things made of artificial materials comfortably.
Popular colors
The range of colors that are applicable in jackets with fur is very diverse. Let's look at the main and most popular shades of down jackets.
Whites
When choosing such a brand of jacket, you should pay special attention to the fact that the fur trim is detachable from the product, since this down jacket will have to be washed very often. It is also worth considering the property of fluff to stray after washing, so it is better to choose a jacket from a fabric quilted as often as possible.
In combination with a white down jacket, the fur of black, beige or the same white color will perfectly combine.
Black
Black down jackets in the conditions of changeable Russian climate are the most practical. They are usually trimmed with voluminous fur of dark brown, beige or gray tones. And lacquered models look great with black fur.
Beige
A down jacket of this color looks no less spectacular than white, but due to its lower markability it is more practical. It is better to combine such a jacket color with a light brown or gray fur.
Against the background of a cream-colored down jacket, such a fur finish will not fade and will look very fresh.
Reds
Red down jackets are best combined with long-haired fur, for example, with silver fox. Hue is better to choose a darker tone than the jacket itself.
A great option would be a combination with two-tone fur, in which the fluff at the base is light and the ends of the hairs are black. Such a color will be very interesting to “play” with color, giving the jacket an even brighter and more attractive look.
Blue
In a blue or blue down jacket you will look light and airy, because they combine it, as a rule, with gray or white fur.
It should be noted that such a model is not suitable for pale-faced girls, because in a snowy winter in such a jacket you simply lose your complexion, and even bright makeup will not save the situation.
Green
The green down jacket can be of various shades, ranging from light green to almost black river mud. With such shades it will be great to combine red fur of different tones, which should be chosen, focusing on the tone of the jacket.
Such combinations of down jackets with fur will look gorgeous on red-haired beasts with green eyes - they will further emphasize your bright image and add a little playfulness and audacity to the look.
Brown
The noble color of aged cognac is often used on down models of classic-cut coats. The combination of a jacket and one-tone fur gives the down jacket an even more austere, but no less elegant look. Combining such a style is best with classic boots or ankle boots.
Fashion trends
Among the styles of down jacket with fur, quilted models are gaining immense popularity. They are very convenient in terms of washing, because the fluff in them does not crumple. Shortened models of straight cut with fur trim on the lower edge look very impressive and glamorous. And the undisputed leader on the podium is an elongated jacket model with fur trim and slightly shortened sleeves. With this jacket you can wear long gloves, which in themselves are capable of creating an areola of mystery, femininity and sophistication around you.
As for color, the undisputed leader remains black and dark down jackets, however, made with a metallic sheen and glossy tint.
Bright colors of jackets also remain in trend, especially often this color is applicable on jackets in a sports style.
Selection tips
When choosing a down jacket with fur trim, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- Jacket Length
- Product color;
- Type and type of fur (natural / artificial);
- Type of filler;
- The presence of a hood and cuffs;
- Price.
Care
A down jacket without fur trim should be washed, guided by the icons on the product label, and should be dried in a horizontal position away from heaters.
The fur needs to be washed only in case of emergency, and it is better to entrust it to professionals. But if there is no opportunity to use dry cleaning services, you can try to clean it yourself.
You do not need to squeeze the product, it must dry on a towel or other cotton fabric itself. After thorough drying, the fur should be combed with a rare brush, first against, and then in the direction of the pile.
Remember that natural fur does not like moisture, and if you want to keep your jacket in a "marketable" form for as long as possible, try to avoid rainy weather and rooms with moist air.