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Most Fabulous Trend Fall 2006
By: Mary Elise Chavez
Posted Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

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As a staple in nearly every designer's fall collection lies one of the definitive items for this season: Fur. This Fall, it's coming to us in exorbitant doses. It's all about luxury, no more dainty slips of fur for this season, layer it on, and layer it on thick.

Fur seems to continually creep its way into our Fall and Winter wardrobes as it has the ability to bring structure and strength to an ensemble. As seen in past seasons, fur has been continually popular as best reflected in fur stoles, and trim detailing in handbags, shoes, overcoats, and skirts.

This season Fur is taken to a new level; extreme luxury. Long gone are the days of delicate fur accents, and in their place lie loud and voluminous knee-length fur overcoats. The Fall collections of McQueen, Lagerfeld, and Viktor & Rolf reflect this new obsession. Intense colours are brought forth by designers Ungaro, Versace, and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Be kind to your wallet and your furry friends. You can partake in this trend without losing touch with your ethical conscience thanks to all of the options out there. Because this is sure to be a large trend for the upcoming season, you will notice the saturation of affordable fur-inspired products. If you feel as though the heavy fur overcoat is weighing you down to much, opt for lighter, more wearable items.

Looking for some feasible inspiration? Prada and sister-child Miu Miu make this trend quite wearable through their subtle yet organized merge of rich fabrics with fur highlights. Browse their Fall collections for ideas you can use next time you're streaming through the clothing racks. Vintage stores are also a great place to find classic faux fur pieces that have classic lines and silhouettes.

Remember, don't blow all your dough on one trendy item, rather help your money go farther by purchasing items appropriate for your budget. These days, faux furs have come a long way; designers use advanced acrylics to mimic this luxurious look. It is necessary to be aware of the dangers of the fur trade industry. Many times the acquisition of fur for fashion purposes is gruesome and exploitative; another reason why faux is the way to go. Check out furisdead.com for more factual info.

Picture 1: Carolina Herrera
Picture 2: Sonia Rykiel
Picture 3: Versace

All Images Courtesy Style.com.

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