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Dress To Impress in 2020 Fashion Fabulous Always

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Dress to impress

“Dress to impress. “This is a term often used to encourage others to present themselves in the best light. The fashion component of one’s exterior is one of a few seen as a gateway to his/her overall persona. Believe it, or not. Like it, or not. The dress to impress mantra is viewed as an operationally sound mechanism for determining the overall persona of an individual in 2106. Below are a few examples of the “dress to impress’ cadre.

The Business Millenials :

The new and burgeoning class of young professionals (millennials) carve out their stylish standards. There is a retro meets the nuevo 2016 mindset in their wardrobe arsenals. This is an eclectic group, to begin with. The use of fitted euro-centric suits, adorned with vests and classic French cuffs (both men and women) are just an example of the new, hybrid, dress to impress.Dress To Impress suits

The new and burgeoning class of young professionals (millennials) carve out their dress to impress standards. There is a retro meets the nuevo 2016 mindset in their wardrobe arsenals. This is an eclectic group, to begin with. The use of fitted euro-centric suits, adorned with vests and classic French cuffs (both men and women) are just an example of the new, hybrid, dress to impress business class.

The Business Woman 2.0 :

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Dress to impress business woman

The dress to impress businesswoman 2.0 is here to correct the fashion record for 2016. There are inspirational elements that harken back to a period of elegant practicality. The contemporary color scheme and fit married with traditional textiles sets the 2016 businesswoman apart from her predecessors. Sexy woman candidates, take heed and follow.

Red Carpet Presentation : Do not forget your fur!

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Dress To impress

Dress to impress has never been more vaunted an ideal than on any given red carpet. Award ceremonies, televised for public consumption, are replete with beautiful people adorned in their very best formal ( and not so formal ) attire. The blinding flashbulb array from the paparazzi supports the fact that a fashion mindset is necessary to thrive in such an environment as a celebrity persona. Marilyn Monroe always got this part right. Thus, we pay homage to her red carpet presence in the above image.

Marilyn’s signature entrance in fur shawl is legendary. Fur, when styled appropriately, completes the red-carpet effect. When you are ready for your red carpet arrival, seek out Marc Kaufman Furs. Marc Kaufman Furs represents the best in fur apparel. His high-end variety is second to none. Feel free to review this fur collection at Marc Kaufman Furs Online, Marc Kaufman Furs on Facebook, or Marc Kaufman Furs NYC on Instagram.

Remember, dress to impress is more than a tag line. It is a form of expression that is tied to one’s persona. It is a way forward in competitive markets.

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Lap Of Luxury In America

Success in America

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lap of luxury in America

America represents promise. The lap of luxury in America is obtainable by all who aspire to and work for it. The American dream is one with a realistic outcome, if approached with a “can do” mindset. $1 million is nothing to call home about any longer. If getting rich and wealthy is on your ‘to-do’ list in your lifetime, discover what the people you might already consider to be productive have to say about what it means to be wealthy.

 

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Lap of luxury homes

 

According to a recent survey conducted by UBS, as well as information gathered from other entrepreneurs who blog about wealth, to be wealthy means:

1. No financial or time constraints on activities
2. Depends on where you live
3. Subjective and twice your current net worth
4. Depends greatly on your position and fear of financial failure
5. Lotsa dough – cash on hand is the most important factor in feeling financially secure
6. Cash holdings give investors the confidence they need to get more aggressive with other investments while not exposing themselves to financial ruin
7. Savings for long-term health care
8. Providing for children and grandchildren
9. Always looking up
10. Vast majority comes from earnings
11. 1% of income earners: Define wealth by wealth level
12. 99% of income earners: Define wealth by income & lifestyle
13. Preventing living standards from rising along with income
14. Have something money can’t buy

Lap of Luxury

Lap of luxury in America

Becoming Successful

Becoming wealthy isn’t an overnight success project. It takes smart work, a burning desire to win, and a willingness to learn continually. To get you started making the switch from employee to entrepreneur, one of the first things you need to do in open up your mind by reading books. The wealth of reading is so that you can start thinking about how the wizards of wealth think, which will put you in a better position to enjoy a future full of happiness, success, and wealth.

Lap of Luxury

Gorgeous Cross Fox Jacket
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The finishing touch on achieving success is a phenomenal looking fur coat from Marc Kaufman Furs. The varied,high end selection of furs reflects the lap of luxury in America mantra. Review this outstanding collection at Kaufman Furs Online , Marc Kaufman Furs on Facebook and Marc Kaufman Furs on Instagram.

Remember: It’s best to learn a new way of thinking, before you learn a new way of doing.

Make it a great day!

 

 

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Luxury Gifts For Women Most Expensive

Luxury Gifts for Women

Luxury gifts for women are ubiquitous. They exist everywhere. Each woman has a distinct signature of taste and style. Luxury gifts are really a bit of a journey when it comes to acquiring them. Below are a few luxury items for women that you may want to consider for the lady in your life.

Manolo Blahnik : Shoes Rule

luxury gifts for women

Luxury gifts for women

A film showing Manolo as a little boy running around the gardens of his hometown in the Canary Islands obsessed with making shoes for the little reptiles out of candy wrappers. One can easily see where Manolo’s love of nature and botany comes from and how they always permeate his designs. www.manoloblahnik.com

Marc Kaufman Furs : High End Furs

luxury gifts for women

Luxury gifts for women

The Marc Kaufman Fur family has been designing quality furs and creating quality designer wear in NYC since 1870. They have a large, selection of designer fur coats and fur jackets at wholesale pricing. Full length designer fur coats, designer mink coats, fur jackets, fox coats, fox jackets, sable coats, and sable strollers. For the softest in furs Marc Kaufman Furs has the finest Chinchilla trimmed mink coats, chinchilla coats, chinchilla jackets, lynx coats. Marckaufmanfursonline , Facebook, and Instagram has a wide variety of furs that serve as luxury gifts for women.

Bottega Veneta : Bags

luxury gifts for women

Luxury gifts for women

The artisans who produce Bottega Veneta’s handbags in Vicenza bring to their work certain intangibles-hundreds of years of local tradition. An intuitive understanding of the product, and a shared aesthetic sensibility that is not just Italian but specifically Venetian-that can’t be replicated elsewhere.

 Intrecciato was the starting point for Bottega Veneta’s evolution and to this day continues to be one of the most recognizable elements of the brand. From nappa to crocodile to karung, the result is always the same. www.bottegaveneta.com

Luxury gifts for women are all the rage. It can be a really fun undertaking if you do not mind dropping major dollars. Feel free to peruse the links provided after each item above. We purposely left out the pricing. We want you to be amazed at what you find.

Marc kaufman Furs, 212 w 30th street, 10001, 212-563-3387

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Furs Needs Cold Storage Cleaning Specialist

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OK, winter is over. The chill in the air has transformed into a little breeze. The nimbostratus and alto clouds(snow bearing) have given way to cumulus clouds(rain-bearing). Spring has come calling as the winter falls away. So, here we are. Just us and our jackets and coats. What is a fur lover to do given this climatic transformation? The warmth provided by our wondrous garments not necessary for the next six months. We will probably shift outerwear gears and opt for lighter weight jackets appropriate for the milder temperatures before us. Again, what of our wondrous heat bearing, glamorous furs?

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Fur Maintenance

Here at Marc Kaufman, we connect you with the fur of your choice and provide care and maintenance information to aid you in protecting your fur coats and fur jackets. The closet would not be the appropriate storage vehicle for your valuable furs. Heat s an enemy of the your coat, not a protector. Closed-off spaces are humid and devoid of fresh air damage and destroy your beloved coat or jacket. Fur coats need a “big chill” environment. Enter the new cold storage facility.

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Cold Fur Storage

Marc Kaufman provides a facility where your valuable coats can be cold stored and protected in a continually cold environment devoid of heat and humidity. It is exceptionally affordable and covers the entire six month period when your garment will not be needed. You can elect to drop off your coat or have it picked up by us for a slightly higher charge. Marc Kaufman provides a haven where your cherished fur(s) are free to “hang out.”

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Feel free to contact us at KaufmanOnline, Facebook, or Instagram for more information regarding our extremely affordable cold storage facility. You will be glad you did.

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24 Carat Gold Mink Fur Stoller

New York City Furrier Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Patented Technique

On November 28th 2015 Marc Kaufman of Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC signed a contract with Nobline of Switzerland, becoming the only furrier on this side of the Atlantic to have the right to use the patented nanotechnology that manipulates 24 carat gold mink and infuses it into fur and leather goods. The revolutionary technique has been named Precious Surface, and unlike the topical treatments of gold foiling or gold leafing, it actually infuses real gold directly into the textile, creating a surface that is quite literally worth its weight in gold.

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The process begins with gold bullion slabs. Then, gold atoms blend with the surface of the materials, leaving the texture of the silk, fur, or leather unaltered minus a new solid gold color, merging the beauty of fur and the opulence of 24 carat gold to create the Season’s ultimate luxury gift.

The luxury fur designer is working on a 2016 collection which consists of one-of-a-kind fur coats, jackets, gloves, handbags, and scarves.

This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY. 

This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY.

So if you’re in the market for a last minute holiday gift for that special someone with expensive tastes, contact us today.

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Wether or not you can afford the World’s most cutting edge and expensive fur garments, it’s official: Winter is here. Its time to take your furs out of the closet or purchase one (or more!) new pieces! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World, the possibilities are limitless! Most of our fur garments are one of a kind. Each and every fur was hand crafted and carefully designed.

Gorgeous Cross Fox Jacket
Now only $2995 on Clearance at Marc Kaufman Furs kaufmanfurs.com

Marc Kaufman Furs in New York City, NY ships your fur purchases and rentals to wherever you may be: Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Philadelphia, Taos, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Park City, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Montana, Aspen, Colorado, Missouri, Anchorage, Alaska, Moscow, Russia, London, UK, England, Seoul, South Korea, Geneva, Gstaad, Lausanne, Zurich, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, Chamonix, France, Austria, Italy, Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, Toronto, Whistler, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Oslo, Norway, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Singapore; to all 50 States, and just about anywhere else in the World! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World.

Marc Kaufman Furs NYC

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NYC NY 10001

212-563- 3877

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24 Carat Gold Mink Fur Jackets and Coats Marc Kaufman Furs

Marc Kaufman Furs NY Signs Global Exclusive Contract For Ultimate Luxury Fur

On November 28th Marc Kaufman of Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC signed a contract to become the only fur company in the United States that can make and distribute 24 carat gold coated mink furs, 24 carat gold coated chinchilla furs, 24 carat sable furs. With every single follicle on these garments coated in pure 24 carat gold, this is a very expensive process, yielding beautiful results.

This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY. 

This 24 carat gold mink will only be available at Marc Kaufman Furs NY.

Marc Kaufman Furs of NY is in contract with Nobline of Switzerland to design and manufacture a new fur line which will use a new fur process that infuses 24 carat gold onto any fur. This process will merge the beauty of fur and the opulence of 24 carat gold.

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This unique and proprietary 24 carat gold infusing process is accomplished in Switzerland by Nobline.

Marc Kaufman Furs has taken its first order for a Man’s mink 24 carat mink jacket for an undisclosed global celebrity.

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ABOUT US

Since 1870 The Marc Kaufman Fur family has been designing quality furs and creating designer wear in NYC . We have a large, selection of designer fur coats and fur jackets at wholesale pricing. Full length designer fur coats, designer mink coats, fur jackets, fox coats, fox jackets, sable coats, and sable strollers. We specialize in fur storage, fur cleaning, fur repairs and fur remodeling. Furrier on Premises all the time

For the softest in furs we have the finest Chinchilla trimmed mink coats, chinchilla coats, chinchilla jackets, lynx coats. Enjoy your shopping experience at Marc Kaufman Furs, NYC ‘s Best Place to Shop in New York City for furs. Professional fur storage, fur cleaning, fur remodeling and fur repairs. Furrier on premises. Layaways and Fur Rentals available.

Marc Kaufman Furs NYC

212 West 30th st

NYC NY 10001

212-563- 3877

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Freezing Temperatures in Chicago Spark Dramatic Rise in Online Fur Sales

Freezing Temperatures in Chicago Spark Dramatic Rise in Online Fur Sales

Highs in the Twin Cities have been below freezing every day since Nov. 10, an 11-day stretch. This rivals the longest November subfreezing streaks on record there. The high on Nov. 17 was only 15 degrees, which is colder than their climatologically coldest average highs in January (23 degrees).

According to the National Weather Service, Chicago tied the record for longest stretch of subfreezing daily high temperatures, with seven days, for the month of November and set a record for consecutive hours below freezing for November with 180 hours.

Other Cold Notables:

Joplin, Missouri set a record low for the month of November on Tuesday with a low temperature of 6 degrees.

Casper, Wyoming, dipped to -27 at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night, shattering their all-time November record low of -21 on Nov. 23, 1985 (records date to 1939). The temperature stayed at -27 at midnight Thursday, making it the new record low for Nov. 13 as well. Previously, the soonest Casper plunged to -27 was on Dec. 5, 1972.

Denver’s high of 6 on Nov. 12 was the coldest daily high so early in the season. Only three other November days had daily high temperatures colder in Denver, dating to 1872. Early Thursday morning, Denver chalked up a bone-chilling -14 degrees, easily the coldest temperature so early in the season.

Furs remain the warmest material known to man. Stay safe this Winter: bundle up in a fur garment from Marc Kaufman Furs! We ship anywhere in the country, including those places hit hardest by this arctic surge.

Black Sheared Mink Jacket with Silver Fox Collar & Trim now $1495 on Clearance from Marc Kaufman Furs kaufmanfurs.com

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With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World, the possibilities are limitless! Most of our fur garments are one of a kind. Each and every fur was hand crafted and carefully designed.

Mink is a great choice for a blend of style and weather-resistance.

Stunning Long Hooded Mink Jacket Now only $3995 on Clearance at Marc Kaufman Furs

You don’t need to wait for a Fur Sale to buy a fur, Marc Kaufman Furs always maintains the very best pricing. Get in touch today to hear more about the multiple layaway and financing options offered at Marc Kaufman Furs.

World renowned for our luxurious furs and craftsmanship, our fur coats are worn by socialites, celebrities, hip hop artists as well as people of all walks of life that want to be warm and look beautiful.

Gorgeous Cross Fox Jacket
Now only $2995 on Clearance at Marc Kaufman Furs kaufmanfurs.com

Marc Kaufman Furs NYC 

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New York, NY 10001

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White Rex Rabbit Cropped Sleeve Jacket with Fox Fur Collar, exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC

Marc Kaufman Furs in New York City, NY ships your fur purchases and rentals to wherever you may be: Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Philadelphia, Taos, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Park City, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Montana, Aspen, Colorado, Missouri, Anchorage, Alaska, Moscow, Russia, London, UK, England, Seoul, South Korea, Geneva, Gstaad, Lausanne, Zurich, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, Chamonix, France, Austria, Italy, Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, Toronto, Whistler, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Oslo, Norway, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Singapore; to all 50 States, and just about anywhere else in the World! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World.

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Record-Breaking November Arctic Cold

Record-Breaking November Arctic Cold

Published Nov 21 2014

It’s official: Winter is here. Its time to take your furs out of the closet or purchase one (or more!) new pieces! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World, the possibilities are limitless! Most of our fur garments are one of a kind. Each and every fur was hand crafted and carefully designed.

There have been more than 400 record lows and record cool highs set, covering 43 states, since Sunday. With blocking high pressure aloft over eastern Alaska and northwest Canada, a direct pipeline of cold air came from Siberia to near the North Pole, then southward into Canada and the U.S., particularly the Plains and Midwest. According to the National Weather Service, Chicago tied the record for longest stretch of subfreezing daily high temperatures, with seven days, for the month of November and set a record for consecutive hours below freezing for November with 180 hours. 

Below is a European model forecast loop from last week depicting where the coldest air was expected to be this week.arctic-13nov14

Marc Kaufman Furs has a fabulous collection of quality furs on Clearance. Since our Clearance page is our most popular, we routinely list brand new one-of-a-kind samples for sale there. These furs can be as little as a day old.

Ever wanted to wear a fur garment to a special occasion but thought you couldn’t afford one? Now you can look and feel like a celebrity without breaking the bank with Marc Kaufman Furs’ Rent-A-Fur program. Renting a fur from Marc Kaufman Furs is fast and easy: we even ship fur rentals to wherever you may be!

Stunning Long Hooded Mink Jacket Now only $3995 on Clearance at Marc Kaufman Furs

You don’t need to wait for a Fur Sale to buy a fur, Marc Kaufman Furs always maintains the very best pricing. Get in touch today to hear more about the multiple layaway and financing options offered at Marc Kaufman Furs.

Stay safe this Winter: bundle up in a fur garment from Marc Kaufman Furs! We ship anywhere in the country, including those places hit hardest by this arctic surge.

Marc Kaufman Furs NYC 

212 West 30th St

New York, NY 10001

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White Rex Rabbit Cropped Sleeve Jacket with Fox Fur Collar, exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC

Marc Kaufman Furs in New York City, NY ships your fur purchases and rentals to wherever you may be: Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Philadelphia, Taos, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Park City, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Montana, Aspen, Colorado, Missouri, Anchorage, Alaska, Moscow, Russia, London, UK, England, Seoul, South Korea, Geneva, Gstaad, Lausanne, Zurich, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, Chamonix, France, Austria, Italy, Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, Toronto, Whistler, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Oslo, Norway, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Singapore; to all 50 States, and just about anywhere else in the World! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World.

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Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance

Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance: Will You Embrace It?

by Nora Crotty


Two Tone Brown and Black Mink Coat Puffed Collar exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs’ collectionSupporters call it “natural” and “sustainable.” Opposers say it’s cruel and inhumane. But whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying that fur had a major presence on the fall 2013 runways this past month, being hailed as one of the biggest trends for next season.

Golden Sable Coat

Golden Sable Coat

Striped, dyed, embossed, and manipulated, the sheer amount of real animal fur we saw this fashion month was more overwhelming than we remembered from seasons past. We scoured through every single photo of every single collection that walked this season and found that a startling 70% of the designers who showed during fashion month used fur in at least one look. Several collections, including those by Altuzarra, Marc Jacobs, and Louis Vuitton, incorporated fur into over 20 looks. Others still, like J.Mendel, Marni, and Giambattista Valli, used fur in more than 30.

And then there was Fendi. Karl Lagerfeld apparently had some fuzzy vision happening while designing the Italian label’s fall line: Every single look from the 40+ piece collection featured multiple instances of fur usage, including (but certainly not limited to) coats, handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and even mohawk-esque hair pieces made of dyed fox. Needless to say, there were zero PETA pie-ings reported.

So is it safe to say that fur has finally fallen back into favor? Wearing fur has always been a hot button issue. Once considered the most regal and luxurious of materials, the animal rights movement first brought attention to the alleged wrongdoings of the fur trade in the late 1970s. In that same vein, the Internet age has beckoned an onslaught of viral anti-fur videos showing the horrific living (and dying) conditions of innocent animals skinned alive for their pelts–inspiring a new generation to think anti-fur. Veganism, more prevalent than ever amongst health-freaks and animals lovers alike (see: Anne Hathaway), promotes a lifestyle completely devoid of eating–or wearing–anything that once had a face. Not to mention the city of West Hollywood, California’s historic ban on the selling of fur products, slated to go into effect this September.

White Mink Coat Full Length

White Mink Coat Full Length

According to Keith Kaplan, executive director of the Fur Information Council of America, the case against fur is due mostly to a lack of education–and the fashion world is at the forefront of changing those misconceptions. “Designers have done their homework,” he told us via email. “They have come to recognize that the fur industry is committed to the humane and responsible treatment of animals and that no industry is more highly regulated at local, national, and international levels.”

Dyed Green Silver Fox Fur Vest, exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYCKaplan went on to describe fur as an eco-friendly option, calling it a “natural, renewable, biodegradable resource”–and thus a smarter choice than synthetic fur, which he says is petroleum-based, non-renewable, and manufactured in such a manner that “releases harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.”

Furthermore, “fur has a unique and unparalleled richness and texture that even the best of faux cannot replicate,” says Kaplan–which may explain why Marc Jacobs chose to show almost cartoon-like, stuffed animal-looking stoles for fall, made of very real animal fur.

Of course Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour has made no secret of her penchant for the real stuff and is often credited with introducing it back into fashion. Countless verbal and physical attacks from anti-fur protesters (including a raccoon carcass-bombing during dinner) haven’t dissuaded the first lady of fashion from using it in her editorials since she began her rein in the late ’80s.

But were the fall runways a sign of the fashion industry going green, or something more sinister? PETA‘s Danielle Katz told us that fur-friendly designers, such as Karl Lagerfeld, “use dead animals for shock value” and that, as far as the general public is concerned, “fur remains as popular as a cold sore.”

royal blue mink coat

royal blue mink coat

Katz could be on the right track about the latter. After all, it was our shock at the prevalence of fur at shows like Lagerfeld’s Fendi that lead us to investigate fur’s current social standing in the first place. As for the public’s opinion, is the general populace really looking for a tube of Abreva big enough to wipe out the fur industry–or is the fashion industry simply responding to society’s fever for fur?

We consulted data polling site Gallup.com for the cold, hard, fur facts. Gallup’s most recent survey on the subject, conducted in May 2012, asked participants whether they considered wearing fur morally acceptable. Of the 1024 people included, a resounding 60% saw fur as morally acceptable–a 4% increase from the same poll taken one year earlier. However, in 2012, only 35% believed fur to be morally wrong–a 4% decrease from the 39% who were totally anti-fur in 2011.

Dyed Blue Silver Fox exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYCThere are of course, as with any poll, various factors at play here, including the age, education, and income of the participants. But if these numbers say anything, it’s that fur’s approval rating has only increased in the past year–and the fashion industry, per usual, is totally in tune.

But what say you? Will you be clamoring for real-fur everything next season and turn your cheek at your house pets’ third cousins, or would you rather save the animals but potentially upset Mother Nature in doing so? Can there ever be a middle-ground when it comes to fur in fashion? We want to hear what you think.

Two Tone Brown and Black Mink Coat exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs

Two Tone Brown Black Mink Fur Jacket 9944

Two Tone Brown Black Mink Fur Jacket 9944

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Red Fox Fur Stroller with Belt & Hood, exclusively from Marc Kaufman Furs in NYC

Marc Kaufman Furs in New York City, NY ships your fur purchases and rentals to wherever you may be: Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Philadelphia, Taos, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, Park City, Utah, Idaho, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Montana, Aspen, Colorado, Missouri, Anchorage, Alaska, Moscow, Russia, London, UK, England, Seoul, South Korea, Geneva, Gstaad, Lausanne, Zurich, Switzerland, Germany, Paris, Chamonix, France, Austria, Italy, Dubai, UAE, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan, Toronto, Whistler, British Columbia, Quebec, Canada, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Oslo, Norway, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Singapore; to all 50 States, and just about anywhere else in the World! With over 2000 quality furs to choose from, and the option to design your own, Marc Kaufman Furs of NYC has the most extensive online fur selection in the World.