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Fur flourishes
By Zhao Feifei (Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2004-11-01 08:54
 Fur is making a comeback on the catwalks despite campaigns by animal
activists protesting against the cruelty of the trade which spells death to
millions of animals booms.
Designers, manufacturers and retailers have embraced fur in all its forms
this season, offering more designs and styles than one could have imagined. The
North American Fur Association (NAFA) showcased the latest trends in fur fashion
at the City Plaza Shopping Center last Saturday. Funky furs were all the rage,
with modern cuts and bold colors such as hot pink, purple and red.
Exciting colors, laser cuts and knitting techniques all added freshness to
the season's offerings. Some "little fur pieces" - such as shrugs, scarves and
petite boleros -- make a strong fashion statement and have drawn great applause
on the catwalks of Europe and North America. Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferre,
and Jean Paul Gaultier all featured fur in their fall/winter collections. And
the look isn't just for ladies, either.
This collection includes a mink bomber jacket and inserts of leather for men.
NAFA is the third-largest fur auction house in the world after Copenhagen Fur
Center and Finnish Fur Sales. In 2003, NAFA handled about 2.5 million North
American ranch mink skins, close to one million European mink and almost two
million wild fur pelts from more than 14 different varieties.
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