Trend Alert – Easy Fur Coat Options for Men
Unlike womenswear’s relatively static creative development of late, with the exception of fur design and some stylistic expansions, menswear is where the action is. Menswear is experiencing a steady sartorial evolution that is nothing short of revolutionary. Designers are thinking outside the box and delivering looks that surprise in their defiance of mainstream conventions and coincidentally re-embrace the lost largess of centuries past; may we present some of the season’s best fur coat options for men.
Brioni – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Roberto Cavalli – Fall 2013-Winter 2014
Fendi – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Valentino – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
References of the 19th century Great Renunciation merge with a more democratic contemporary style to create a new luxe approach to dressing. Clothing is designed to morph with the wearer, befitting his individual lifestyle and personality.
Enrico Caruso in the role of Dick Johnson, 1910-1911
Collegiate chic – the iconic raccoon coat for men (Messy Nessy Chic)
Dior Homme – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Fendi – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Icons from the rap music industry, re-embracing the centuries old style for long coats, played-up the “bad boy” swagger to the hilt, and introduced this style aesthetic to the mainstream.
Updated sport swagger – Kanye West dons a full Fur Coat, leather pants, and Air Jordan 3 sneakers (Where’s the smile?)
Nelly and Diddy decked in fur comparing bling
Fabolous and Vado flaunting their fur looks
Pharrel Williams sporting a Chubby variation in Coyote
This season the trend has taken hold and it doesn’t take much to see how quickly fur outerwear is settling into the well-dressed man’s wardrobe. Designers are showcasing fur styles that range from rugged street chic to elegant gent. Today’s take is much more Jet Set meets Wall Street than in-your-face Rapper swagger.
Costume National – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Burberry Prorsum – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Fendi – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Canali – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Of course shearling will always be the go-to menswear fur, as will fur-trimmed collars and fur scarves. But the novelty of Fall 2014-Winter 2015 is all about the easy fur coat, one that complements the wearer’s style without overwhelming it.
Burberry Prorsum – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Dolce & Gabbana – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Fendi – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Saint Laurent – Fall 2014-Winter 2015
Is this Christmas going to be a furry Christmas for the guys?
