About Timothy Expertise In fashion, I can answer questions about the history of fashion, design, designers, labels, and design houses... the roots of fashion and haute couture. I am a fashion major working towards a full Bachelors degree for Fashion. I plan to follow with a double major Masters degree in journalism and advertising. My chosen career field is fashion journalism or fashion advertising.
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College Degree and personal lifelong fan and follower of the industry and style trends.
Organizations I subscribe to and read monthly the following: Vogue, W, and InStyle... I also receive emails weekly with industry updates The Week in Review from Fashion Net, DNR Menswear Daily, and WWD E-Zine.
Awards and Honors Dean's List~ President's List~ Honor Society~ Vice President Phi Beta Lambda of Northwest Ohio
I will NOT do your homework. Serious questions only.
Question I have a fur coat from either the 60s or 50s. It is a short jacket length.This fur is black. I know it is a fur because if I spread the fur apart I can see the animal skin. I recognize mink, fox, seal, and rabbit. I know this coat is none of those furs. What kind of fur is shinny and long, and flat, and thick? There is no tag in the jacket.
Any ideas? thanks!
Answer Hmmm... I'm honestly not sure. I believe 90% of fur trade is done with mink, fox, and rabbit and leopard; which leaves me in the dark if it's none of these. I'm assuming you'd know if it were leopard due to the patterns.
It could be something exotic- black leopard or black panther possibly. I'm not totally familiar with the fur industry on what I'd say were an 'expert' level. I would try consulting a local fur shop, those people should be highly trained and able to answer your question.
When you find out, let me know- I'm curious too! :)
