The Faux Fur Shift

In the 1960’s owning a Mink fur coat was the dream of every American housewife. However, as the years pass more and more designers are ditching real fur and using faux fur in their couture lines. As more and more designers and celebrities make the switch from real to faux fur, it has become widely accepted change.

Some famous fur foes include Christy Turlington, Dennis Rodman, Ellen Degeneres, Marc Bouwer, Martha Stewart and many others.

“People dress based on their role models, the people they see on TV.” Nyesha Butler a Detroit Freshman said, “If someone’s style icon chooses real or faux fur, then the idolizer is more likely to do the same.”

Real fur has lost its popularity for numerous reasons from the environmental effects to the mere high cost. However, the most frequent reason people forgo fur is a result of the cruelty involved in order to attain an animal skin.

“I would never wear real fur. The only thing that needs real fur is the animal that was born with it. I don’t care what the fashion trends are, I can wear faux fur and look twice as good as someone who has blood on their hands,” said Clarkston Senior Kayla Pappas.

The faux fur transition is being made in big cities known for fashion. The city of Mount Pleasant however is not known for making a contribution to the world of fashion.

“I think people are going to buy what they like. If they like the real stuff, they’re going to get it regardless of where they live.” Laura Czupinski a Frasier Freshman said.

Although the faux fur transition seems to be sweeping the country, Mount Pleasant and even Michigan, a state on the low end of the fashion totem pole, seem to be lagging behind.