Vancouver Fashion Week saw a lot of fur on the runway
this season. Ukrainian designer Roksolana Bogutska set the bar high
Saturday night with her exquisite coats. I was able to meet with
Roksolana and see/gingerly touch her collection backstage. Fashion week
can be exhausting, and Roksolana’s furs felt so dreamy, I was tempted
to ask if I could curl up and hibernate in one for an hour or so. But
these are mens parka coat
that are meant to be seen. Coats that epitomize glamour/elegance/femme
fatale-type coolness. Roksolana is on my radar now for sure. Her coats
are divine, but I would suggest checking out her website to be blown
away by her intricate evening dresses and beautiful leather work as
well.
Roksolana Bogutska F/W 2013
Roksolana Bogutska F/W 2013
Roksolana Bogutska F/W 2013
Fur was also a staple of Seattle designer Carole
McClellan’s collection. Her pieces were a little more modern, a little
more urban than Roksolana’s. Carole showcased fur looks for both men
and women. It is actually the piece worn by the male model that I asked
Carole if I could be waitlisted for (disclaimer: waitlisted for the
vest, not the male model).
Carole McClellan F/W 2013
Carole McClellan F/W 2013
Carole McClellan Fall/Winter 2013
Carole has logged a lot of hours working in tanneries
and has an intimate understanding of leathers and furs. She has also
worked with rock stars (designing for Chris Cornell, Alice in Chains
and Heart), and has a good idea of how to dress someone to feel like
they can do anything. I can’t imagine wearing this vest, hood up/shades
on, without feeling like a rock star.
Roksolana and Carole were not alone in showcasing fur.
London’s Nova Chiu dyed rabbit fur and deer hide bright hues of
fuchsia, turquoise and yellow. Turkey’s Ipek Tohumcu presented
laser-cut mens leather jacket
and dresses trimmed with black fur. The forecast is clear that fall
season is fur season. So save the windbreakers and anoraks for the days
you really are hiking, and see how incorporating fur into your fashion
feels.
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