ELEMENTAL – Fur + Fabric
FUR TYPES | This trend offers the opportunity to move fur forward when worked in combination with performance fabrics or galactic metallics for an offbeat sportswear mix. Colour is important with the emphasis on grey and the cool blues or the purity of white for the plush touch of mink, tipped fisher and recoloured fox. For more sportswear-driven silhouettes, opt for closer textured furs like astrakhan and Afghan lamb or the malleable qualities of knitted karakul. It’s all about the play of opposing textures, mirroring the timeless appeal of fur with the contrast of man-made fabrications.
FABRIC TYPES | The sleek qualities of sportswear nylons and metallic finishes offer textural contrast to the plush handle of fur – perfect for reversible coats and jackets. Or opt for technical sportswear looks with stretch metallic jersey or patent finishes for a more youthful appeal. Introduce vivid bright accents to create a modern sportswear edge.
1| Colour comes into play for electric blue dyed mink and yellow-tipped fisher.
2| Pieced white fox adds a luxe touch to metallic jersey and vivid nylon for an offbeat mix.
3| Dyed mink is contrasted with the texture of sportswear nylon and metallics.
4| Knitted karakul brings a new structured malleability which works well for a sporty silhouette.
5| Cool blues make a strong colour statement for dyed furs, here in recoloured fox.
6| Here, fox is contrasted with the texture of Astrakhan and Afghan lamb.
