'Bonesetter's' designer Feng likes a challenge Sep 8, 2008
After deciding on faux fur, the next question was: Should it look like real mink. "The director kept saying I should make this coat very dramatic," Feng said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fur flies over guardsmen's hats Sep 2, 2008
A 200-year-old military fashion trend is on the line as an animal-rights group meets today with the British government to discuss perching faux fur rather than Canadian bearskin atop the heads of Buckingham Palace guards. Activists have long criticized the iconic guardsmen headgear, which stands 18 inches tall and is made from Canadian black bear fur. (Globe and Mail)
Stop the spending spree! Aug 27, 2008
A fun, colourful faux fur jacket. A flared miniskirt. (Calgary Herald)
How to be hip, stay safe on the playa Jun 23, 2008
Other funky playa fashions featured today include fuzzy bear hoods, sparkly bra tops, leather accessories, faux fur coats and tribal and belly dancing gear. Playa U how-to clinics. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Remembering my sorta 'Sex and the City" days May 30, 2008
I threw on some high heels, my mother s 30-year-old slip, my faux fur coat from the vintage bazaar and was ready to celebrate my 25th birthday at The Beauty Bar. I felt fabulous (as Carrie would say). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
So can the lyrics of Amy Winehouse REALLY be compared with Sir ... May 29, 2008
Shylock interspersed his speeches with swigs from a can of lager and Portia was dressed in faux fur. Two other crucial characters, Antonio and Bassanio, wore Trilby hats tipped over their eyes - presumably to show they were the sort of lads you meet at a disco. (Daily Mail)
Ideas for Your Winter Wedding May 4, 2008
Faux fur is popular for winter wedding brides. Not only does it look great with any style wedding gown, but it does double duty and keeps the bride warm. (Suite101.com)
Showering Mrs. Z Apr 12, 2008
After monitoring (or perhaps stalking) the sexy starlet every day throughout the winter, the organization never once spotted her wearing fur, motivating PETA Senior VP Lisa Lange to send the newlyweds a throw blanket from the ultra-luxe faux fur maker Fabulous Furs. Related. (Fox News)
• For just a moment, lives of beauty Apr 10, 2008
A buoyant Charlene plops on a faux fur rug. Jonnie hands the camera to Mingo and tries to show Charlene how to pose. (Q13.com, WA)
Loyalists pay to hear Clinton's message at brunch fundraiser Apr 7, 2008
To match, she wore a pink-and-white lace dress, and over that, a pink-and-white faux fur coat. It's a pink day, Hannah said. (Missoulian, MT)
Carlie Wong makes Fashion Week debut with all-black evening wear ... Mar 20, 2008
As the show drew to a close, models appeared to be deliberately littering the runway, shaking loose a coarse salt onto the hardwood as they showcased a succession of dramatic black linen wool twill coats with faux fur trim on shoulders and collars that appeared to be rimmed white around the hem. Gunhouse said the collection, called "Stand," stems from their thoughts about having beliefs and defending them. (Brandon Sun)
Protests fail to kill vogue for fur Mar 5, 2008
The Humane Society of the United States in late December warned consumers to be on the lookout for real fur described as "faux fur" or "ecological fur," and named department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's. DNA tests showed some were in fact rabbit, raccoon and raccoon dog fur. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Time for some faux fur trapping Mar 3, 2008
CRISSY PASCUAL / Union-Tribune Ian Ashley, a jewelry designer and artist, is a big fan of faux fur and wigs ... Check out her closet (and bathroom) at , where we find classic couture, wacky wigs and lots of fuzzy faux fur. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bently partygoers kick out jams in jammies Mar 3, 2008
He glued white faux fur to his shoes to match his hat. Heidi Quante, an environmental consultant from San Francisco, devised her outfit while taking a walk outdoors earlier in the day. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Runway Atlanta dresses fashionistas who want to be seen Feb 23, 2008
Kooba 'Kayla' animal print faux fur clutch, $395, red boots (left) by Jeffrey Campbell, $200 on display at Runway Atlanta. Frank Niemeir / AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Neon and feathers and more for fall Feb 7, 2008
FurPETA took out an advertisement in a fashion daily congratulating Charlotte Ronson for not using fur, but she was a rare exception as designers filled runways with real and faux fur in their collections. Badgley Mischka showed beaver vests, fox vests, and mink coats on the catwalk. (Boston Globe)
Somerville Bark: How distorted extremists can ruin it for the rest of us Jan 31, 2008
And the next time you see a PETA ad with Pamela Anderson nearly naked, don t let it fool you there s more that s fake than the faux fur. Kelly Modzelewski lives in Somerville with her three goofy dogs and one neurotic cat. (Somerville Journal, MA)
One-of-a-kind Rudolph steals show Jan 7, 2008
He covered the head with wire and paper mach/, glued faux fur onto the head, mounted antlers and added glass eyes ... More faux fur was added until it looked like a real reindeer. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hate the sweater? Check out return tips Dec 26, 2007
A sweater with a removeable faux fur collar. Don t wait too long to make your exchanges, though, because many retailers have special holiday gift return periods that may offer you more flexible return and exchange policies, but only through that time frame, which often runs through mid or late January. (KHOU.com, TX)
Fashion Blog Dec 21, 2007
Bring this neutral tone to life by playing with textures like faux fur, wool, and cotton. A form fitting skirt with pleats will add movement to this always-classic style. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Collecting Claus Dec 15, 2007
" She found this to be the case last month when she and a couple of her friends with the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society placed the bulk of her Santa collection into the glass cases at the Athens-Clarke County Library. Abbe has showcased her array of figurines there since 1998, when she had but 75 to spread out in the walled-cases lining the hallway outside the second-floor Heritage Room. Now, visitors begin taking in her nearly 300 Santas seconds after they walk in the doors. In vertical... (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Science Of Picking A Winter Coat Dec 12, 2007
She put on a shell with some faux fur, and Roberts a Gortex product, which he says "looks great in the mountains and it's look great in the city.". But staying warm and dry can cost you. (CBS News -- Early Show)
This Holiday Season, Toys'R'Us Offers Two Exclusive Pet Product Lines from JAKKS Pacific(R) to Pamper Pooches Dec 12, 2007
Additionally, customers can prepare their pups for winter weather with a pink, faux suede jacket; a white, faux fur jacket; or a pink, down jacket. Dog Collars from Totally My Pet Stylish pet owners can show off their pets' unique fashion sense with collars featuring rhinestone and metal accents. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best Holiday Gifts For Her Dec 11, 2007
Faux Fur Moscow duffel bag, $70; 800-358-8288 or zgallerie. com for. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Off the Rack Dec 4, 2007
One of the hottest shopping trends these days isn't faux fur or the leather satchel; it's personal shoppers. Though they've been around for years, until recently, stores reserved the amenity for big spenders. (SmartMoney)
'Trappings' brings out the power in every woman New book features JC women wearing clothes with confidence Nov 22, 2007
Her answer centered around gifts she received from women she admired and items she found in thrift shops, which is why she donned a shawl her grandmother crocheted and a Jordache faux fur jacket that makes her feel "like Linda Evans from Dynasty.". Sheelagh Cabalda, 35, who was a NYU educator at the time of the interview and now works at a cancer support organization, wears her laughter to feel powerful, which matches her other source of power, a T-shirt that says "Angry little Asian girl.". (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Puppy love knows noeconomic boundaries Nov 21, 2007
At Barker & Meowsky, a particularly creative Chicago pet store, the range of products could cheer up any sour puss: Catnip cigars, dog antlers, elf outfits, faux fur cat sleeping bags, plush-toy musical menorahs, Christmas scarves and even some real bling: a $250 crystal-encrusted dog collar made from python skins with a matching $190 leash. Top 10 holiday gifts to spoil your pooch. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cloaked In Layers of Meaning Nov 11, 2007
Vest: Plaid Hooded Vest with Faux Fur, Old Navy, $44. 50 (www. (CBS News -- Early Show)
An exercise in image imitation Nov 7, 2007
The fur to own remains faux fur. The labels to sport are those bought at a Bangkok street stall. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Clothing Choices for the Holidays Nov 6, 2007
Look for faux fur collars and cuffs or fabrics that are glittery or silky ... Strapless dresses and short skirts are okay for semiformal events, especially if paired with a faux fur wrap, velvet cape, or cashmere jacket. (Suite101.com)
Classic Clothes for Fall Oct 3, 2007
Fabrics: corduroy, suede, denim, velvet, cable knit, quilted fabrics, faux fur, wool. Colors: cocoa hues, burgundy, forest green, merlot, aubergine, moss, midnight blue, ivory. (Suite101.com)
Fall Accessories: Bright And Bold Oct 3, 2007
Animal prints and faux fur continue to be very popular, so bring out your inner-animal and try on animal-print accessories. Bags. (CBS News -- Early Show)
DeWitt High School Student Voice Sep 21, 2007
Plaid seemed to be like a primary color, and one girl I noted had a jacket adorned with faux fur. Even Ms Jackson had a collar that the staunchest Puritan pilgram would envy. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Eco-friendly Georgetown store makes organic chic Sep 10, 2007
Setchi's prices live up to its upscale Georgetown location, with some of the most costly items, such as faux fur and leather jackets, reaching up to $400. Dresses and pants range from $200 to $300 and most of the shirts go from $60 to $100. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Frolics eclipse politics in war-torn Lebanon Aug 23, 2007
Their faux chain and faux fur lingerie along with kitsch French maid costumes attracted wolf whistles and furious camera clicking from Lebanese men -- many of them showing off body tattoos and designer boxers beneath their swimming shorts. Until three weeks ago, it seemed that people couldnt forget the scars of last years war. (MSNBC -- International)
Britney to kids: Youre both mistakes! Aug 16, 2007
She handled several hanks of hair before deciding which faux fur was worthy of making a public spectacle. Better wigs than more mini pups. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Scene & Heard: RAM gets some 'Window Dressing' Aug 10, 2007
Simpson, whose work is the public collections of both the Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago s Museum of Contemporary Art (as well as other museums), is perhaps best known for her minimalist sculptures that explore the form and structure of clothing as it translates into unconventional materials such as fiberboard, perforated metals and faux fur. Her inspiration for Window Dressing was taken from sources that include vintage wallpaper and linoleum, Art Deco tiles found on the walls of a New... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Marylou rides back into Saratoga spotlight Aug 5, 2007
Inside the casino, where air-conditioned cool replaced the heat and humidity of outdoors, hundreds of foam blocks were carved and painted to look like ice, and each chair was draped with white faux fur. A figure skater made a few turns on a piece of white plastic sprayed with silicone. (Albany Times Union)
Marylou brings 'happy moments' back Aug 4, 2007
Inside the casino, where air conditioned cool replaced the heat and humidity of outdoors, hundreds of foam blocks were carved and painted to look like ice, and each chair was draped with white faux fur. A figure skater made a few turns on a piece of white plastic sprayed with silicone. (Albany Times Union)
At home with Levi Leipheimer and Odessa Gunn Jun 24, 2007
" Throughout the house, the artwork falls into one of two categories: animals (usually paintings) or cycling (photographs). A painting of a horse's head commands attention in the stairwell down to where the guest rooms and offices are. Gunn's office reveals her main passions: "I'm all about arts and crafts and animals," she said. A sewing machine -- which she uses to make dog accessories and to alter her own clothing -- sits on her table. In the corner is an oversize cat tree that nearly touches... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Doggy Clothes May 25, 2007
Put some bling on your babe with matching anklets, sparkly barrettes, bows, necklaces, or a faux fur stole for chilly nights. Your glamour dog will turn heads for sure. (Suite101.com)
ALFRED TELLA: High price of shoddy goods May 16, 2007
Earlier this year the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reported that a large number of imported jackets being sold as faux fur in America were in fact made of dog fur. Most of the jackets HSUS tested came from China and were either falsely labeled or not labeled at all. (Washington Times)
Siblings persevere amid tragedy May 13, 2007
A tidy bedroom waited for Samir, with a chocolate brown faux fur covering on the bed and a collection of bunnies and teddy bears crowded onto a dresser with "Get Well Soon" cards. A small calendar from a used-car dealership hung in the hall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bag the diapers Apr 24, 2007
They come in herringbone, faux fur, leather and Asian-inspired prints, in styles from totes to modern backpacks that appeal not only to moms, but dads, too. The diaper bag -- for so long a sad sack that screamed its function with cartoon characters and childlike flourishes -- is increasingly expanding its reach into fashion consciousness. (Fresno Bee)
Rock-a-buy babies Apr 15, 2007
The faux fur used by Minimink, for example, won't shed. Moppit's clothes have to stand up to Moon's "worst launderer in the world" tests and Guinness didn't sell one Moses bassinette until she was sure they complied with SIDS safety guidelines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Case studies in bold design Apr 6, 2007
The client's existing Art Deco-style sofa was paired with geometric-print pillows by China Seas and a faux fur throw. Flanking the sofa, two shapely 70s Czech lamps rest on 1930s Stickley end tables gussied up with black paint and mirrored tops. (AZCentral -- Home)
PHOTOS: The Long and the Short of It Mar 27, 2007
Model Jessica Milicic shows the audience a crinkel taffeta bustier dress with a chiffon skirt and faux fur wrap. The event also served as a collection point for donations of gently used prom and homecoming dresses and accessories for the Las Vegas Prom Closet, which offers formalwear for girls who would not otherwise be able to afford it. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Dog-fur crackdown urged Mar 14, 2007
Charles Jayson, chief executive of Andrew Marc, disputed the Humane Society and insisted in a statement that all fur on his coats labeled as raccoon contains only farm-bred raccoon fur from Finland, and our items labeled faux fur are a 100 percent synthetic fabric. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Humane Society Asks For Crackdown On Dog Fur Mar 14, 2007
Charles Jayson, chief executive of Andrew Marc, disputed the Humane Society and insisted in a statement that all fur on his coats labeled as raccoon contains "only farm-bred raccoon fur from Finland, and our items labeled 'faux fur' are a 100 percent synthetic fabric.". The results of the Humane Society investigations set some retailers scrambling to pull the coats from shelves, take them off Web sites and offer refunds to consumers. (Click2Houston, TX)
In my nature Mar 8, 2007
In Light Blue (Hanging Mole), Rohde's faux fur creature has been strung up from a tiny tree, like the victim of a lynching, and glittery turquoise beetles seem to feast on his corpse. Elsewhere, a pink-eyed skunk, part crazed zombie, part disco diva, prances in a garden of deep blue crystals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The best dress shape for your body type Mar 7, 2007
Expert tip: Use a pashmina or a faux fur around your shoulders to add even more feminine curves to your shape. Small-chested. (Star-Telegram, TX -- Living)
Be fierce, you sexy beasts Mar 3, 2007
In fact, Anne Mroczkowski's Bouvier, Iggy Pup, was festooned with a fur muff, and Neo-Gear reflective jackets were pimped up with patches of faux fur courtesy of Bannerman. One woman sheepishly admitted her teal pompom fur stole was real. (Globe and Mail)
Purebred Puppies Stolen At Gunpoint Mar 2, 2007
Group Finds Alarming Number Of Garments Marketed As Faux Fur Really Domestic Dog. Hobergays "Harry" Fineus Fogg Is Top Terrier At Westminster. (CBS News -- US)
• Faux or Fido? That Winter Jacket You're Wearing May Not Be What You Think Feb 25, 2007
A shocking investigation shows some products labeled as "faux fur" actually come from domestic dogs. You buy a jacket or vest with faux fur trim and you expect that fur to be ... "It's one thing if an animal is raised for a purpose, but it's another for somebody's pet to be killed, says Molly Hayes, a dog owner. The Humane Society says people should be just as troubled by recent scientific analysis it did on fur trimmed products from top designers and high end stores, even Seattle's own... (Q13.com, WA)
Some Coats May Have Fur From Dogs Feb 24, 2007
The investigation began after the society got a tip from a consumer who bought a coat with trim labeled as faux fur that felt real ... She said Nordstrom no longer buys fur trim products from the vendor, who had marketed the vests as faux fur. (ABC News -- Wire)
Investigation Finds 'Faux Fur' Often Dog Hair Feb 24, 2007
Other Ways to Get News. Feb 23, 2007 5:44 pm US/Central. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Fur labeled fake was from dogs, activist group says Feb 24, 2007
The investigation began after the society got a tip from someone who bought a coat with trim labeled as faux fur that felt real ... She said Nordstrom no longer buys fur-trim products from the vendor, which had marketed the vests as faux fur ... Charles Jayson, chief executive of Andrew Marc, disputed the Humane Society and insisted in a statement that all fur on his coats labeled as raccoon contains "only farm-bred raccoon fur from Finland, and our items labeled `faux fur' are a 100 percent... (FOX59, IN)
Your Fur Coat; Fake Or Fido? Feb 23, 2007
Group Finds Alarming Number Of Garments Marketed As Faux Fur Really Domestic Dog - CBS News ... Group Finds Alarming Number Of Garments Marketed As Faux Fur Really Domestic Dog ... The investigation began after the society got a tip from a consumer who bought a coat with trim labeled as faux fur that felt real. (CBS News)
Investigation: 'Faux Fur' Coats Contain Fur Of Domestic Dogs Feb 23, 2007
The group says some of the clothing labeled "faux fur" actually contains the fur of domestic dogs ... The investigation began after the society got a tip from a consumer who bought a coat with trim labeled as faux fur that felt real ... She said Nordstrom no longer buys fur trim products from the vendor, who had marketed the vests as faux fur. (NBC4.tv, CA)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Feb 23, 2007
Faux fur is sometimes made of real cat or dog fur, especially if it is imported from China. Dog fur is sometimes labeled as: Gae-wolf, sobaki, Asian jackal, goupee, loup d'Asie, Corsac fox, dogues du Chine, or simply fake or exotic fur. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Go with your animal instincts Feb 15, 2007
This emerged first as faux fur in clothing and animal prints in fabrics for home decorating. "The rug area has now been growing steadily in popularity," he says. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Crowds of couples say "I do" at St. Louis' Gateway Arch Feb 14, 2007
She wore a newly purchased white faux fur jacket over her gown. He was committing to the right woman but wished he had committed to a warmer pair of socks, he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Buffalo Exchange helps revive fur Feb 12, 2007
The Buffalo Exchange store in Berkeley is one of 33 in the nationwide chain collecting used garments containing real or faux fur and donating them to The Humane Society. Collection began in November and will continue until April 22, the annual observance of Earth Day. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Feb 10, 2007
there are synthetic fabrics that are just as warm or even warmer than fur, even faux fur is just as "warm." saying fuir is warm is a poor excuse ... There are bigger issues in this world to deal with beyond who is wearing real or faux fur. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Humane Society: 'Faux fur' is often dog hair Feb 9, 2007
Humane Society: 'Faux fur' often animal hair - CNN.com ... Humane Society: 'Faux fur' often animal hair ... Humane Society found 24 of 25 "faux fur" jackets made from dog hair Fur is taken from the raccoon dogs native to Asia and Northern Europe Jackets sold in major department stores, Humane Society says Lawmakers introducing legislation that would ban import of raccoon dog fur From Sally Holland CNN Washington Bureau Adjust font size. (CNN -- US)
