What It’s official — real fur is no longer fashionable. Over the past 12 months, luxury houses such as Burberry, Gucci, Versace, Givenchy and Michael Kors have committed to fur-free fashion, joining the likes of Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger, who have long since eliminated its use. Part of a larger initiative towards creating a more sustainable fashion industry, this new movement means a bevy of good faux furs have hit the market.
Who Shrimps was one of the first to give faux fur the high-fashion treatment, with Alexa Chung and co spending their winters swathed in the brand’s mood-enhancing outerwear. Now Michael Kors has a selection of jewel-toned chubby coats that chime with this season’s 1970s vibe. “Advancements in technology and