Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just curious. Those who are so adamant that fur coats are "gross" and condemn those of us who like them, do you know how all of your clothes are made? How much of it is made in China in deplorable working conditions? Can you guarantee that no one was expoliteed for the clothes you wear?

People have voices. These animals do not. The animals are kept in cages where they can barely walk for their entire lives, only to face murder in brutal ways. Can you stop with the whataboutism? Fur is awful.

Thank you. +1 (Man who said its a date deal-breaker)

Ew. No. Jesus.

Anonymous wrote:Just curious. Those who are so adamant that fur coats are "gross" and condemn those of us who like them, do you know how all of your clothes are made? How much of it is made in China in deplorable working conditions? Can you guarantee that no one was expoliteed for the clothes you wear?

People have voices. These animals do not. The animals are kept in cages where they can barely walk for their entire lives, only to face murder in brutal ways. Can you stop with the whataboutism? Fur is awful.

People can't be saviors for everything.

Fake furs (and indeed, all artificial fabrics such as polyester, acrylic, nylon, viscose, etc) are not sustainable for the planet. They are a great generator of plastics and microplastics, that we and other species breathe in, and that accumulate and possibly disrupt our endocrine systems. They are produced with significant consumption of fossil fuels and therefore contribute to global warming, accumulate in marine life, and get blown by the wind in every corner of the globe. Plastics are never good for anyone's health.

Real fur coats are more sustainable, but has a an animal cruelty problem for people who do not understand that global warming is killing, and will kill, thousands of humans on this planet every year. This has a much more limited impact on the planet, in terms of global warming from plastic yarn and clothing manufacturers, and fossil fuel pollution, since production requires less energy and much of a fur coat is biodegradable (linings are usually an artificial fabric).

If you wish to avoid both of these options, you can choose the traditional, closely-knit, woolen coat, since wool is renewable. Usually the wool yarn is a blend that contains acrylic, another plastic thread. It does not work so well in athletic applications.



So please try to avoid knee-jerk reactions to real fur. All our actions on this planet have consequences, and sometimes it's difficult to choose which one is the least damaging.

Just curious. Those who are so adamant that fur coats are "gross" and condemn those of us who like them, do you know how all of your clothes are made? How much of it is made in China in deplorable working conditions? Can you guarantee that no one was expoliteed for the clothes you wear?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am anti-fur and I greatly prefer those coats to be worn by their original owners. Man here btw if that matters.
Deal breaker when I used to date.

No one cares.

About you correct.

Gross.

Anonymous wrote:I am anti-fur and I greatly prefer those coats to be worn by their original owners. Man here btw if that matters.
Deal breaker when I used to date.

No one cares.

Anonymous wrote:Why do you want a fur coat? You know how they’re made right? It’s 2023

Just choke on your tofurkey and shut up.

Why do you want a fur coat? You know how they’re made right? It’s 2023

I am anti-fur and I greatly prefer those coats to be worn by their original owners. Man here btw if that matters.
Deal breaker when I used to date.

I'm surprised the anti-fur crowd hasn't shown up here yet. OP, since you are open to 2nd hand, have you tried asking your friends if they happen to have any furs they would want to get rid of? Many folks have furs from a grandmother or aunt that they feel bad about getting rid of, but are nervous about wearing. You may be able to score something great just from your acquaintances by just asking.

I don’t know much about fur, but Alan Furs is the big one in Richmond.

This is a dying profession, with very few masters remaining. Look on therealreal at 10am and 7 pm to see what they post. Good coats fly out of the door, so you will need to spend some time looking. There are very good deals to be had, of you know the basics of fur shopping.

Does anyone have a specific furrier recommendation anywhere between DC and Richmond? I'd like to get my first jacket this season and so far it seems like Miller's in Chevy Chase is the go-to. I'd prefer to buy secondhand, but that market is slim pickings with not a lot of available stock to try on in person.