We Must Con-fur

Raquel Zimmermann was shot in a spread of French Vogue completely decked out in fur.

Recently. As in November 2009.

The shots are animalistic, unusual, and wildly interesting from a visual perspective.

There was once a time when fur was completely in no-man's land and even before that there was the other extreme where fur was exhibited as the highest quality of glamor. Now, however, we have hit a curious juxtaposition. Fur is making the most unexpected comeback.

I'm not offering my opinion, just pointing out the curious trend. Fur coats, fur trim.

The question is when fur is deemed appropriate. New? Only when vintage? Only when faux? Never?

If you happen to be against wearing fur and you have some old fur coats, etc that you don't know what to do with, you could always donate them to a wildlife rehabilitation center. They use old fur to soothe the orphan animals. A small act that may get the cycle of fur back to its origins. A small retribution, if you seek to offer one.

But if you're for fur, this year it seems to be more about fun and youthful ways to wear it. Color. Lots of color. Blue. Pink. Orange. Red. Of course, some may prefer the sleek silver or ink-black and it is you, my friends, that should then make sure you pair it with a dress with more pop. Be young and youthful and forget the fur of your grandmother's closet.

Whatever your intention, whatever your inclination, I wish you luck. Because, darling, who am I to judge either way?

~Ferdinando

Welcome to a New Year. Adieu to an old Decade.