Wolf coat

Even in the recent past, the lot of wolf fur in the fashion industry was a purely decorative function - the leather clothing and accessories were trimmed with a wolf. But in recent years, the situation has changed radically - now the wolf coat does not look like wildness, but a stylish and audacious element of a fashionable image.

The triumphal return of wolf fur to the catwalks began with men's fashion, but at the moment designers are happy to create fur coats for the beautiful half of humanity.

Being by nature an aggressive predator, the wolf boasts durable, fluffy and very warm fur, allowing it to survive in radical winter conditions. According to the structure, this fur is as follows: under the upper guard hairs, which diverts water, there is a long and very dense undercoat, which retains heat excellently.

The way of life of the wolf most favorably affects the durability of its fur, making the clothes, sewn from it, very unpretentious in operation. Experts draw parallels between wolf and beaver fur.

Due to the fact that the fur of a wolf is included in the category of especially warm furs, this material is actively used for tailoring of clothes intended for those who live or work in conditions of extreme cold. In addition to unsurpassed heat preservation indicators, wolf fur is also water repellent - it does not melt snow.

As in the case of fur coats, sewn from the fur of other animals, the model range of wolf products is quite diverse.

In the trend of short wolf coats, often equipped with short sleeves. Elongated models of such fur can look cumbersome, so designers resort to the combined structure of a fur coat - fur belts are interspersed with leather inserts, which visually facilitates the silhouette.

Given the unique water-repellent properties of the wolf's fur, fur coats with a hood will protect their owners from the very piercing wind and bad weather, becoming a full-fledged replacement for an independent headgear.

The wolf is a charismatic beast and brutal, so the fur coats from its fur look great on self-confident men. In a men's fur jacket, it is appropriate and acceptable to use solid skins, and not strips of fur. For such fur jackets the best solution would be a straight cut. The combined designs in which the fur skins alternate with wolf leather inserts look very advantageous.

Women's fashion for wolf coats appeared relatively recently, but many lovers of natural fur have already appreciated the shortened fur coats and fur vests, sewn from the skins of a Canadian or steppe wolf.

Such models are usually equipped with tie-ins made of suede or leather. This technique is called “in the jointing”: on the front side, the presence of leather and suede elements is not visible, but it gives the fur an original longitudinal pattern.

The most valuable and possessing the most pronounced properties of fur-coat manufacturers are wolves of polar and Canadian breeds.

The specificity of their natural habitat is such that, by definition, they are “equipped” with a thick and dense shank, extremely resistant to rupture, and resilient, but durable awn.

In general, in nature there are more than 30 subspecies of wolves. As a rule, they are divided by the area in which they live.The same is due to the natural color of fur. Do not forget that wolves molt for winter - therefore, for tailoring, polar fur with winter fur is mainly used.

The fur of the steppe wolf is also popular. In another way, it is called desert, as it lives in steppes and deserts in the territory of Central Asia. This subspecies is distinguished by its short and hard wool with a striking pale gray color with unique patches of ocher color.

The variety of wolf breeds determines the width of the spectrum of fur shades: from snow white to black, there are also gray, red, cream, pale yellow and silver textures. Whatever the shade, the wolf's guard hair has a zonal color, differing in stripes of up to five different colors.

Such heterogeneity is appreciated both by itself, in its natural form, and as a “platform” for experiments with fur dyeing. One of the most topical is the coloring under the Red Himalayan wolf - this rare, endangered species is also called buanza.

Given the originality of the wolf fur, experts advise not to dwell on the classic styles of coats sewn from it, and pay attention to the experimental models - the benefit of the fur structure and a variety of design decisions it is quite possible.

The unusually strong and dense core of wolf fur makes it quite difficult to handle. Therefore, it is best to buy wolf coats in proven stores that work with reputable manufacturers that guarantee the highest quality of their products.

When choosing a fur coat you should pay attention to the quality of the docking seams. If it is clear that the thing is sewn with rigid and uneven stitches, it is better to choose another model. Yes, the wolf is very brutal, but it should not affect the quality of the cut. It is also important to check the absence of fur odor.

Despite the complexity of processing hides, wolf fur is quite budget. A wolf coat can cost two or even three times cheaper than a model of a similar style made from the fur of other animals that are similar in structure and basic characteristics.

However, large fashion houses also turned their attention to wolf fur, so today you can find products made from this material in the catalogs of the most expensive and exclusive fur coats and fur coats, the price tag for which is not at all inferior to mink or sable counterparts.

Most holders of wolf fur coats note its phenomenal water-repellent and heat-retaining properties, as well as its unpretentious wear and care. According to many, it is simply impossible to find the best version of fur outerwear on the most severe winter days. At the same time, the wolf does not look like a utilitarian, very practical material, but as a worthy alternative to beaver and fox furs.