Need a new beautiful warm fur coat made of natural fur, preferably not expensive. Say it doesn’t happen? Elegant fur models made from rex rabbit skins. Outwardly, the coat can be mistaken for a chinchilla, but the affordable price of the product will immediately make it clear that this is an excellent rabbit sample. The fur looks uniform and dense.
Compared with other rabbit breeds, only rex only has a cover length of 1-2 cm. Moreover, rabbit fur has good wear resistance, which means that the fur coat will last several seasons with proper care.
Very often, sellers call rabbit fur a beaver or a chinchilla rabbit. Of course, Rex fur has nothing to do with a beaver. The confusion most likely went because of the original name of the rabbit breed “Castor Rex”, which translates as “King of the Beavers”. A chinchilla is called a rabbit for the similarity of fur in structure and quality.
What is a rex rabbit?
Rex rabbit appeared relatively recently in the fur market. The breed was bred in 1919 in France. Breeders kept all data secret. It all started by accident, when the owner of the rabbits, Desir Jalanion, drew attention to the mutation of the fur cover in rabbits of the breed “Belgian Giant”. The chestnut fur was very similar to the color of the beaver's skin, and upon careful examination, everyone agreed that the fur was very similar to the chinchilla. This is where the name “Beaver King” or “Castor Rex” came from.
For the first time, Rex got to the court of breeders-breeders in 1924 at a specialized exhibition in Paris. A year later, French rabbits were crossed with German rabbits of the usual breed with non-dominant genes. A new breed with fur in the form of plush was registered and gained rapid distribution in European countries. As its subspecies, breeders also bred a breed of mini-rex.It is 2-2.5 times less by weight of a standard rex.
Rabbits are bred in Germany and Spain. But basically, most rex for producing fur skins is made in China. As a result of crossing beavers with other rabbit breeds, there are about 20 shades of fur.
Types of fur
Rex fur looks very neat. Its uniform coat shimmers beautifully in the sun. The dense pile grows vertically, thanks to this quality the fur does not jam, and the service life of the fur coat reaches up to 5 years with a certain amount of care. In such a fur coat you will not be afraid of 20-degree frosts.
The fur itself can, in appearance, resemble a chinchilla. Earlier we talked about some of the differences. Chinchilla fur is softer than Rex. In addition, you can determine by the type of skin - the rabbit is close in shape to square, chinchilla usually looks like a rectangle. But there may not be any differences in color at all. The rabbit under the chinchilla looks very impressive. All transition effects are retained - from smoky blue to black.
When buying, pay attention to quality. Experts recommend looking at the fur in sunlight. There should be no wrinkles on its surface. To check the quality of the chinchilla rabbit, you need to hold the product with a slightly damp hand. If the villi remain in it, then the technology of making skins is violated.
A fur coat from a sheared rabbit looks like velvet. In this case, the product does not lose its properties in terms of wear resistance and heat preservation. This type of clothing is one of the most elegant and elegant. Thanks to the thin and plastic rex skin, manufacturers can create a wide variety of styles. With a sheared rabbit, real masterpieces of fashion from casual style are obtained. Of course, it is better not to travel in a public transport in such a fur coat, but it will be just right to go for a walk in a smart look to the city.
Rex also looks great on so-called fur coats. The fur coat is cut out horizontally. Outwardly, it looks as if the product is assembled from several strips sewn together by horizontal seams. In this version, the transition from light to black looks beautiful. For example, from the upper light layers the color of the product smoothly turns into black. The fur coat made of skins under the chinchilla also looks interesting. The combination of gray and black stripes on a common canvas gives the coat a luxurious look.
Models
For rabbit fur coats, direct and trapezoidal models are most often chosen. The length of a fur coat can be very different. Ladies of advanced age can choose a long fur coat, but young people choose short products. Often there are combined models. For example, manufacturers of outerwear like to compose a rabbit with a fox, which adorns the collar of the product. Sometimes there are combinations of Rex with a muton and skin.
One of the most practical models is a fur coat with a hood. Manufacturers try to take into account the wishes of the consumer, since according to statistics, the most preferred product with a hood. This is additional protection in winds and frosts.
Rabbit fur allows you to simulate fur coats of various sizes and here, of course, a large selection is provided in the size –plus line. Straight and flared styles in any size, Rex rabbit looks great. Fur coat - a trapeze will visually stretch the figure and at the same time hide certain flaws. Large models can be of different lengths, but it is better to adhere to the classic length to the knee line and below. A feature of rex is its lightness, and such a product does not interfere with long walking.
It is worth remembering that the cross-cut model is not for everyone. It will look best on a slim figure.
Children's fur coats from Rex rabbit look elegant and modern. Almost all children's fur coats have a hood. On models for the smallest in the area of the belt, you can find a drawstring that tightens the fur coat and prevents cold air from entering.For older girls, models of bright colors are offered. As a rule, fur coats are chosen loose so that nothing interferes with the movement. Rex rabbit fur allows the body to breathe, which is very important when playing outdoor games. A wide variety of models allows a child to pick up a fur coat very similar to his mother's.
Color schemes
As a result of the selection, the Rex rabbit has more than 20 shades of fur. The most popular: chinchilla (gray-blue), castor (reminds beaver in color), blue, havana (chocolate brown), red, golden, black, etc. Most often, Rex is used to imitate the skins of Siberian squirrels and chinchillas.
White Rex fur coat looks very elegant, but this product is not practical. For lovers of classics, it is best to choose beige and brown products.
The rabbit's coat tolerates painting well. Therefore, designers like to give different shades of Rex fur coats. At the same time, dyeing does not affect the reduction in the quality of the fur. It can be coats of green, blue, purple, pink. In any case, the fur remains dense, shiny and silky.
If your painted fur coat suddenly falls into the rain, there is no need to be afraid that the paint will “flow”. Modern technologies can reliably fix the shade on the villi.
Reviews
If we compare the cost of a fur coat from a real chinchilla and imitation from rex, then, of course, the choice of a rabbit will be the most economical option. It will cost you 3-5 times cheaper. At the same time, the quality of the product is unlikely to give way in an expensive coat. In addition, the rabbit is considered a practical fur, it is designed for daily wear. In terms of thermal conductivity, the rabbit is on an equal footing with a mink and a mouton.
The main plus, which is noted by many buyers of Rex, is a large selection of luxury models for a variety of shapes. You can choose the original model or classic. Two main qualities came together in Rex rabbit - comfort and fashion. For daily care, combing a fur with a special comb is enough. To keep the fur fluffy, it should be combed according to the growth of the villi and against them. Specialists pay attention that you need to choose a fur coat from a rabbit for a figure. It is advisable to take size in size. If the fur coat is one or a half times larger, then over time the product risks becoming a bag.
Keep a fur coat in a case and do not forget about protection from moths.
What to wear?
It is very important to choose suitable clothing options for a fur coat that emphasize your look.
Under an elegant short fur coat it is worth choosing narrow trousers or a pencil skirt. Under them it is best to wear boots or ankle boots with high heels. If the fur coat has an average length, then the length of the dress or skirt should not be lower than the hem. In this option, straight trousers will also look good, under which you can wear shoes on the platform or high heels.
It is also necessary to choose gloves and scarves to match the fur coat. Image makers recommend picking up small leather bags for a luxurious fur coat. As a headgear, a win-win option is a hat made of Rex rabbit to match the clothes. But you can pick up a stylish beret or a fashionable hat.
The images
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The white shade of the fur coat gives the model the highest degree of elegance. The exquisite silhouette of the product is emphasized by a black belt of an unusual shape, and wide sleeves shortened by 7/8 in combination with leather long gloves give the whole image an additional charm.
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A fur coat of such a bright color will not disregard its owner. Especially bright looks red fur in combination with white accents. The silhouette of a trapezoidal shape, sits well on any figure. The Chanel collar will allow you to experiment with the image, further enhancing it with accessories.