A Coat Faux You

A COAT Faux YouBY CARMEN SZUKAITIS PHOTOS BY PROVIDED

Although it may not feel like coat weather in Athens yet, the colder season swiftly approaches. Soon we will have to trade in our summer wardrobes for heavier clothing. When the season changes, faux-fur coats will be keeping everybody warm and toasty.

Options are never-ending with this coat, found in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Staying comfortable this year will be easy because wearing faux fur is like wearing a big, fluffy blanket. Styling becomes effortless; add a furry coat on top of everyday clothing to stay warm and look stylish.

Try a monochromatic look, starting with a white base; next, add a favorite white faux-fur coat on top to complete the look. Going for a more exotic look? Layer a fuzzy cheetah-print jacket on top of a red tank top and dark-wash jeans.

Recently, Kim Kardashian styled her faux-fur coat with an all-black outfit. The shaggy coat spoke for itself with this outfit; the iridescent piece was a statement. Kendall Jenner wore sweats and a bra top with a fuzzy fur coat during an Alo Yoga photoshoot.

Faux fur is the more suitable choice for all who are looking to reduce their use of animalderived fabrics. Some luxury brands — Versace, Gucci, and Neiman Marcus — are joining the anti-fur movement and showing their devotion to animal rights. Brands switching from real fur to faux fur has significant impacts on saving large quantities of animals.

However, the use of faux fur raises the question among activists, “is it more sustainable than real fur?” On the one hand, using faux fur means less animal agriculture. To combat that argument, one could say that synthetic fabrics are a significant contributor to the microplastic issue. Real fur has its arguments as well; it is biodegradable and natural. The debate continues if faux fur is more environmentally friendly than real fur. Endnote: reducing animal farming is an environmental win.

From comfortability, versatility, and sustainability, this coat has got it covered this year. Fashion is more crucial than ever, and being adventurous comes with ease with this new layering piece; elevate any wardrobe with a faux-fur coat.