Down jackets never go out of fashion, because it is a very practical and comfortable thing. To somehow diversify the model and give them a more luxurious look, they are made with a fur trim. This gives a simple down jacket a look of a chic piece that can be purchased for very modest money.
Models
Among the down-padded coats, equipped with fur, you can find products of different lengths. The shortened styles are presented, as a rule, in a sporty style. They do not hold down movements during sports, and high-quality filler and fur trim warm in cold weather.
Longer 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 the active girls hat, which is important in the frantic pace of urban life.
The novelty of the last seasons is a transforming jacket. With a flick of the wrist she can transform from a coat to a short down jacket and back. Horizontal zipper, as a rule, is at the waist level, and in the long version it cleverly hides under the belt. Also, these models have a removable hood, collar, and even ... sleeves!
With natural fur
Models of jackets with natural fur have a variety of variations, because it can be not only different cut 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 their hand, they evenly and quickly fit back, shimmering in the sunlight. Distinctive qualities of this fur are warm 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 there is an opportunity to dye 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.
- Fox - very popular fur, especially in black-brown color. It combines perfectly with the skin. The styles of winter leather down-padded jackets are very popular, where the front part is completely sewn from silver fox. Such styles are combined with fox hats, where a lush tail is used instead of a pompon.
- Raccoon fur is the warmest. In nature, it is found in a 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
Fur-fur down jackets are not very popular, as it does not possess such heating properties as natural. Its use is due, as a rule, to the following factors:
- Low price. In the manufacture of faux fur used cheap materials, 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 comfortably wear things made of artificial materials.
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, special attention should be paid to the fact that the fur trim is unfastened 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 quilted fabric as often as possible.
In combination with a white down jacket, the fur of black, beige or the same white color will be perfectly combined.
Black
Black down jackets in a changeable Russian climate are the most practical. Their finishing is made, as a rule, with voluminous fur of dark brown, beige or gray tones. And lacquer models look great with black fur.
Beige
The down jacket of this color looks not less impressive than the white one, but due to its lower marcos it is more practical. It is better to combine such color of a jacket with fur of light brown or gray color.
Against the background of a cream-colored down-padded coat, this fur trim will not fade and will look very fresh.
Red
Red down jackets are best combined with long-hair fur, for example, with silver fox. Hue is better to choose a darker tone than the jacket itself.
An excellent option would be a combination with bicolor fur, which has light fluff at the base, and the ends of the hairs are black. This 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, as a rule, combine it with gray or white fur.
It should be noted that such a model will not suit pale-faced girls, because in a snowy winter in such a jacket you will simply lose the color of your face, and even bright makeup will not save the situation.
Green
Green down jacket can be of various shades, ranging from light green and ending with the almost black color of river mud. With such shades the red fur of different tones will be perfectly combined, which should be chosen, focusing on the tone of the jacket.
Such combinations of down-padded coats 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 very often used on downy models of classic cut coats. The combination of a jacket and fur of one tone makes the down jacket even more strict, but no less elegant. It is best to combine this style with classic boots or ankle boots.
Fashion trends
Among the styles of down-padded fur with fur, quilted models are gaining great popularity. They are very convenient in terms of washing, because the fluff in them is not crumpled. Shortened models of straight cut with fur trim on the bottom edge look very impressive and glamorous. And the undisputed leader on the catwalk is an elongated model of a jacket with a fur trim and slightly shortened sleeves. With such a jacket, you can wear long gloves, which by themselves are capable of creating an areola of mystery, femininity and sophistication around you.
As for color, the black and dark down-padded jackets remain the undisputed leader, however, made with a metallic sheen and glossy sheen.
The bright colors of the jackets also remain in the trend, most often this color is applicable on sports-style jackets.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a down jacket with fur trim, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- Jacket length;
- The color of the product;
- Type and type of fur (natural / artificial);
- Type of filler;
- The presence of the hood and cuffs;
- Price.
Care
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 heating appliances.
Fur should be washed only when absolutely necessary, and it is better to entrust it to professionals. But if there is no possibility to use dry cleaning services, you can try to clean it yourself.
It is not necessary to squeeze the product, it should dry itself on a towel or other cotton fabric. After thorough drying, the fur should be combed with a sparse 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 “marketable” form as long as possible, try to avoid rainy weather and rooms with moist air.