I know Hong Kong is too hot for fur coats, but what about a fur bag? Fur Real, Sai Kung
The Dictator rules: Oops. Haven’t you heard? Gucci, Net-a-Porter, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney all have no-fur policies.
A faux-fur backpack by American Eagle Outfitters.
We have no objections to humane and environmentally conscious animal products. The problem in fashion is that sometimes it’s hard to know the source before a fancy label is slapped on the final product. Bergdorf Goodman helps with country of origin. Simonetta Ravizza’s cute Furrissima dumpling bags, for example, are made of mink from Finland (HK$13,226 and up; bergdorfgoodman.com).
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Barneys.com tells us that The Row’s dyed-black fur shoulder bags (HK$54,576 each) and Mr & Mrs Italy’s pop-motif crossbody bags (HK$3,084 each) are also made from Finnish mink. Well, the latter also includes rabbit fur from China. Look up those countries’ fur practices later, preferably after breakfast.
Faux fur is agood alternative, as illustrated by Vasic’s structured box bags wrapped in faux fur, and wookie-like clutches and totes (HK$2,500 to HK$2,790). Simone Rocha’s black faux-fur tote has straps tied as a bow handle (HK$3,033; Net-a-Porter). American Eagle Outfitters has gorgeous faux fur backpacks and clutches, and a studded bucket bag with a faux fur strap in blush pink or beige (HK$190 to HK$390).
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Prada’s shearling shoulder bag
Opinions are mixed on shearling, especially when people learn it’s not sheared wool, but the animal’s skin with the wool attached. CK Calvin Klein’s sleek black shearling-and-leather pouch and backpack come with silver-tone hardware (HK$2,490 to HK$5,490). Prada’s shearling shoulder bags are bright, bold and shaggy in vibrant red, pink and other colours (HK$18,650 and up), and come with separately sold shearling straps (HK$5,250).
