FA S H I O NOh faux sure!IT’S TIME TO COSY UP IN THIS SEASON’S PLUSHEST NUMBERS AS FAUX FUR TAKES OVERAS THE TOUCHY-FEELY FABRIC OF CHOICE FOR WINTER, SAYS AMY NORBURYAS the mercury continues its steady decline into thefrosty depths of winter proper, our wardrobes need tobe properly equipped with a fashion arsenal suitablefor dealing with chillier climes.While snuggly knits and layer upon layer is alwaysgoing to be the basis of seasonal dressing, where doyou turn when you need to up the glam factor? Well,where better than that ultimate in luxury fabrics:fur. And for 2020, that of course means it’s got to befaux.Faux fur is more than just a trend – its prominenceon the runways is symptomatic of the fashion world’sgrowing environmental and ethical awareness.What’s more, the shows at autumn/winter 2019-2020 proved its versatility, with kitschy glam theorder of the day at Moschino, compared to a morenatural, arty look at Stella McCartney.We’ve already seen the impact of faux fur onouterwear trend for winter, where luxurious teddycoats perfectly embody the overriding mantra of ‘gobig or go home’. While trusty parkas and paddedpuffas are undeniably great options for winterouterwear, if you want to feel like a million dollarsnothing beats a plush faux fur number.From full-on drama and the ultimate in wrappedupchic, a longline number is top of the list, whileshorter faux fur jackets and capes are perfect forbringing a sophisticated vibe to casual cool whenstyled with your favourite denim and trainers for offdutyglamour.These coats are so cosy you may even find yourselfdraped in one while sat on the sofa waiting for theheating to kick in!And it doesn’t stop there; faux fur is being used toadd a dash of sartorial je ne sais quois to just abouteverything in your winter wardrobe. Fur trim ongloves? Check. Furry pom poms on hats and scarves?Check. Fur-lined boots? Check! It’s a veritable feastof fluffy fashion out there.When it comes to colour paintbox brights are havinga fashion moment, so if you really want to stand outfrom the crowd then invest in pillarbox red or azureblue hues. But if you’re looking for something classicwhich will last for seasons to come, a more mutedand neutral palette offers longevity of investment -after all, sometimes it’s better to let the faux fur dothe talking.BROWN SHORT FAUX FUR JACKET, £50,DOROTHY PERKINS44
£60BROWN SUEDETTE FAUX FURTRIM MITTENS, RIVER ISLAND£15£79GLACIER BAY STRAP BOOTS,JOE BROWN’SPURPLE MINK FAUX FUR COAT,WALLIS£90ELSIE FAUX FUR LINEDTRAINERS, DUNE LONDON£59£35STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALDSHORT FAUX FUR COAT,DEBENHAMS£59CAMILLA GLOVES INLEOPARD, HOBBSLOVELLA POM POM SCARF,REGATTAGREEN FAUX FURCOAT £95, ANDSPLICED RED FURSCARF, £42,OLIVER BONASNAVY MONGOLIANBOMBER JACKET, £45,DOROTHY PERKINS45