Men’s Autumn/Winter 2014 Fashion Trend: Fur/Faux Fur
The Fur Renaissance
Note: Before we start, it must be pointed out that in no way does FashionBeans condone the use of real fur within fashion. We are, however, dedicated to making you aware of all the latest menswear trends, and as such will present an unbiased report. Many of the items featured or described in the piece are actually faux fur, although from here we will describe all variants as simply ‘fur’, for ease.
Last week, we documented how shearling is set to become a popular fabric choice for men in the colder months ahead. But that’s not the only animal-inspired trend that is set to make its mark this year.
Yes, from full coats to simple detailing, fur is back on the menswear agenda. Once the epitome of elegant femininity during the 1950s, as time has gone on designers have pushed the boundaries, blurring the lines between the sexes and using fur to add a sense of luxury and sophistication to men’s outerwear.
Yet despite fur falling in and out of vogue quickly, it remains a contentious subject not only due to the obvious morality issues it throws up, but also the fact it is still considered a fashion-forward concept in menswear.
It’s likely to be a trend that the everyday male shies away from, but the AW14 collections demonstrated that it can work well, adding interest and texture to a look without it becoming too extravagant or over the top…
On The Runways
Spotted at all the global fashion weeks, this is a trend that was hugely popular amongst designers this season – and it seems to have filtered down into many high street collections too (if the latest lookbooks are anything to go by). This may not make the idea of fur any more appealing to the majority of men out there, but it certainly means there will be a lot of supply to meet any demand there might be.
When you think of a fur coat, the terms ‘full-length’ and ‘all-over’ probably spring to mind – a frightening thought for most gents, who would rather look stylish and elegant as opposed to an urban yeti or Kanye West wannabe. However, although there were several designers who featured adventurous, full-length fur outerwear in their collections, there were a lot more pieces that applied fur in more subtle, wearable ways.
