Mink is one of the most popular types of fur when it comes to fur coats and has been for years. This is why when you inherit a fur coat from a relative or find one in a secondhand shop, you are most likely going to encounter a mink fur coat. If you don’t like the style of the old coat you have received, you can take it to your local furrier to have it restyled. There are several things you can do to ensure you get something in your style.
Find a Reputable Furrier
Not all furriers are able to complete fur restyling. If you choose a fur company that doesn’t even have a furrier on staff, you won’t be able to deal directly with the person who will be restyling your coat. This is why it is important to seek out a reputable furrier in your area so you can talk to him and discuss your restyling options. Not every coat can be restyled into every other style. Talking directly to the furrier can help with your decision. He will tell you exactly which types of alterations can be made to your current mink fur coat and which cannot.
Look for Pictures
You likely have a pretty good idea of what style you would like for your mink fur coat. However, it can often be difficult to describe just what you want from your coat. If you can find pictures in a magazine, book or even online, make sure you take them with you when you talk the furrier. An experienced furrier will be able to look at the pictures of mink coats you provide and come up with something similar, if not the same. If he can’t complete something in a similar style based on the materials he has to work with, he will help you find another style that matches what you desire.
Just because you have inherited or bought an old mink fur coat doesn’t mean you are stuck with it in its original condition. If you can find a qualified, experienced furrier in your area and talk with him, you will find you can restyle your fur into something completely different. Don’t forget to take pictures along if you have something specific in mind so he can let you know if he will be able to replicate the style you have chosen.
