How to choose a beaver fur coat? This question interests many fashionistas, and besides, they are becoming no less popular than mink. And looking into the past, their demand becomes clear.
A little history and the reasons for choosing a beaver fur coat
Previously, such fur coats were popular. But, due to the lack of processing upgrades, the models became too large and rough to highlight feminine forms.
If you pay attention to the last century, these fur coats were intended only for men. They preferred to dress fashionably in beaver furs. It is enough to imagine before your eyes a photograph of an effective satirist of the late Victorian era. O. Wilde, in his life, repeatedly went out in public wearing a fur garment with a beaver collar.
Also, this clothing became the choice of wealthy Russian boyars, who preferred such outfits in winter. Yes, men used to wear fur more often, but it’s good that cutting and sewing masters were able to make them a little more beautiful and more organic for amazing and fragile women. And today, all women can admire and show off their unique shapes in the winter months, when many try to hide their beautiful curves under massive down jackets. If you choose a beaver fur coat, it will last up to twenty years without losing its aesthetics.
How to choose a beaver fur coat
So, why do you need to choose and purchase a beaver fur coat? It stands out for its special design, rich in down, which makes the product warm. It is protected from moisture in the form of snow and rain. In addition, the fur is durable and is in third place, after the otter and the bear.
The beaver is at the top among all fur-bearing animals, whose skins are used during the production of fur coats. On average, a fur product does not lose its aesthetics for more than twenty years. At the same time, the mink that everyone buys will look neat only for ten years. This is what causes the relevance of the beaver and its frequent acquisition. The main thing is to evaluate the fur before buying a fur coat.
Beaver Fur Evaluation
Before buying a beaver fur coat, you need to look at the fur itself. The fur is examined with the fingers. The peculiarity of the beaver is the maximum down ball, which differs in the length of the pile. They are several times smaller than other hairs. Counterfeits are produced precisely because people do not know this information.
After checking the down, you need to stroke the product along and against the hair growth line. Along the growth line - you will feel softness, weightlessness, against - a slightly tingling sensation. These tactile sensations are a signal of the right fur.
After determining the tactile sensations, it is worth paying attention to the skins being sewn along a given line, which is rare. And you also need to make sure that after checking there is no hair left on your fingers. Feeling fat is also prohibited.
The sound of a fur coat will help determine its authenticity. You need to shake the product and listen to the sounds. If popping or crackling noises are heard, the beaver is made of poor quality and it is better not to buy a fur coat.
The seams are just as important as the sound. There should not be any and the quality of the seal is ideal. To determine authenticity, you can lightly pluck the hairs, which should not stick to your fingers or remain on your hands.
Authenticity is assessed by the hem of the fur coat or its hands. They are clenched tightly into a fist, then immediately released, while it is important to pay attention to how quickly the fur is restored. The right product will do this instantly and the compression area cannot be found.
Color is considered important; the fur coat should have an organic shine, be of the same tone, and the flesh, on the other hand, should be of a light shade. True, this rule applies only to natural products; if the fur coat is dyed, the authenticity of the item cannot be established.
The dimensions are assessed, the fur coat must be massive and heavy. The rule does not apply if the fur has not been plucked or cut. Learning to choose a real beaver fur coat is not at all difficult.
Natural, shorn and plucked beaver fur coat
Expensive boutiques offer customers several types of beaver fur products. Natural fur does not raise any questions; everything is clear with it. Its weight should be heavier and look traditional if it has not been treated with dyes.
When choosing a sheared product, you need to inspect the fur even more carefully. It will be much easier. After all, only guard hair is used for a fur coat, which makes the model visually soft and thick. It looks organic, but the most popular trend in the twenty-first century is the plucked fur base. The product is organic and weightless, unique. At the same time, it stands out for its high price and low heat transfer rate.
Beaver from Canada or Russia
Going to a good salon with fur products, most likely the buyer will see only fur coats made from Canadian beavers. But you can also find Russian fur, which is slightly inferior in quality. It’s all because of the weather; overseas, small animals live in frosty regions. It is very cold there, so their undercoat is thicker to withstand sub-zero temperatures. The difference here is not special, but it is better to buy a model from a Canadian animal. The latter is a little more organic, lighter and warmer.
Stylish models and images
Thanks to the active development of the production and decoration of outerwear for lovely ladies, you can find various models of beaver fur coats:
- Short fur coat.
- Products made with a straight cut, decorated with symmetrical sleeves and collar.
- Fur coats in bright colors and pastel shades.
- Products have a fitted silhouette, knee length.
- Imitations of chinchilla fur coats (shades of ash, white and coffee).
- Products with a hood.
- Long models to the floor.
- Products equipped with a belt.
- Fur coats decorated with decorative inserts made of leather and fur of another animal (mink, chinchilla, silver fox).
Every fashionista can easily choose a stylish beaver fur coat for herself.
What copies of fur coats are on the market?
Fake fur coats are less common when compared to mink or sable. Don’t worry, the fur here is unique, and it’s hard to deceive the buyer when evaluating everything according to the given recommendations. You can only confuse those who do not understand anything about fur and have not studied the selection tips.
True, even an experienced buyer can be deceived, who does not yet know that manufacturers under the guise of beavers sell rabbit fur. Fur coats are offered on the market even more often, claiming that these are the children of beavers and such models are expensive. But in reality, this is a Russian rabbit of a certain breed.
It is easy to see a fake; stroking such fur will be pleasant (against and along the line of the fur). Beaver fur, if you stroke it against the line, it itches. In the same way, you can calculate a copy of a shorn nutria. It looks identical, but if you pay attention to the density of the fluff, you won’t be able to find any undercoat there. Now the buyer is definitely armed.
Fur product depending on body structure
If you are a slim and short woman, you can try on beaver products. All models will suit her. For thick-set girls, cropped products are suitable so that the weight is visually reduced. For girls with an apple or B-line figure, it is more rational to buy not only sheared, but also natural fur. Preferably models with an A silhouette with a length slightly above the knee line.
Women with an A-line silhouette will look good with a belted model. The main thing is to try, take your time, experiment, because the purchase does not belong to the budget class. Ill-chosen fur outerwear will add several kilograms to any customer, the main thing is that these excesses go to the right areas on the body.
Good fur outerwear should not only keep its owner warm, but also decorate her. To look beautiful in a new fur coat, you need to choose a model based on the characteristics of your body structure. Here are some practical recommendations:
- Curvy girls should initially pay attention to cropped fur coats - an elongated pile will only add a few kilograms;
- Flared models will look good on girls of average height;
- For girls with massive hips, it is better to focus the attention of others on the waist (be sure to buy a belt).
Features of the base material
Beaver is not beaver fur at all, as many people think. This name refers to the fur of Rex rabbits. These animals have greater mass and size than ordinary animals of this species. Rex rabbits live in France. Manufacturers of fur products have appreciated the positive characteristics of the fur of these animals, which is why today you can find various models of beaver fur coats. Today, many countries are breeding this breed of rabbits: Spain, China, France.
Beaver fur coats are distinguished by their stylish design, affordable price and high heat-saving properties. The skin of this animal is thick, so when making fur coats from it, modern technologies for processing the material are used to give it elasticity and the necessary thickness.
The animal's fur has a high natural density, which provides resistance to precipitation in the form of rain and snow, protection from wind and frost. You can wear a beaver fur coat in the most severe frost!
A beaver coat has soft fur that shimmers in the sun. The fur pile has approximately the same length, so the surface of the product is even.
To create stylish looks for every day or a special occasion, you can use a beaver fur coat as a worthy frame for a stylistic decision. The products have the following properties:
- Softness of fur.
- The fur of the product is characterized by a natural shine.
- Smooth and even surface of each product.
- Modern and stylish design of fur coats and short fur coats.
- High level of thermal insulation.
- No allergic reactions or discomfort upon contact with the body.
- Rich palette of shades.
For a luxurious look, it is enough to complement the set with a beaver fur coat, which can be worn in a variety of combinations.
Product care
And now, the customers have already learned a lot of new and useful information, only one small fact remains - care. Please note that only with rational care will a beaver fur coat last up to twenty years and will retain its aesthetics and warmth until the end of wear. Storage rules:
- the product is stored in a dark place, preferably in a fabric cover, so that the fur can breathe;
- if the product is wet, it is dried at a temperature of 19 degrees (it is forbidden to use a hair dryer) on a horizontal plane. For example, a fur coat can be placed on a table or floor. After drying, the product is combed.
- The fur should not sit too long in one location; it may not be completely regenerated from intense stress.
After winter, it is important to have your fur coat professionally cleaned. Only there they treat all types of fur with high quality. Only such manipulations allow you to extend the life of the fur coat.
Palette and color
The palette of natural shades of fur is quite diverse. Also today, manufacturers prefer a red-brown shade, light on the sides. Today they produce models of different colors, numbering more than 20 shades. The most purchased (rightly called the most spectacular) are black and blue colors.
White, blue, pastel colors look organic. Coffee and red colors look bright, black and gray are simply amazing. If buyers cannot find their ideal dyed shade, they can pay attention to the natural palette. Designers use the unique characteristics of fur, giving it all kinds of colors, but still, many people buy natural shades.
All that remains is to go to the boutique and buy your favorite fur coat. It is advisable to look for them only in boutiques and salons, and not on the market. The buyer must request documents, pay attention to the presence of production labels, require a warranty certificate (min. 12 months) and, preferably, not look for discounts.
A high-quality fur coat should not be cheap, even if it is available on sale, because beavers are at the stage of being listed in the Red Book in many continents. And most importantly, there is no need to change your mind about buying exclusive beaver fur. It is profitable, and has a service life of up to twenty years (for example, a rabbit model looks neat for up to three years), so relative to the price/quality indicators, this organic alternative looks impressive. And also, a fur coat will always be warm, frosts are no longer dangerous.
Stylish shades
A beaver fur coat can have a bright shade or be painted in pastel colors.
- The classic range is the choice of women who prefer standard solutions in clothing. Shades of white, black, gray, brown and beige are perfect for business style.
- For special occasions, you can use a light-colored fur coat.
- For women who prefer to look respectable in any situation, fur coats made from the dark fur of this animal are suitable.
- For piquant looks, you can use fur coats decorated with leopard print, stripes, and a checkerboard effect.
- Fur coats painted in blue, green, yellow, and red shades will allow you to be the center of attention.
