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Fur Restyling
Dying an old fur coat is the perfect method of restyling an older coat.

Fur coats are known to be fashionable and notoriously last a long period of time. In fact, most coats will last between 30 and 40 years if they are properly cared for and maintained. While many coats are made in a classic style that is meant to last through this time, styles do change and you may find you no longer like your coat. In this case, fur restyling can be the best option.

Completely Change the Coat

Furriers are often skilled in taking apart an existing fur coat and put it back together in a new way. This allows you to find the perfect style that you want instead of simply wearing the fur the way it was. If you choose to restyle your fur completely, you need to meet with the furrier to assess the condition of the fur and determine what can and can’t be done with the fur so you can decide what you want from your fur coat.

Dye the Coat

Sometimes you simply aren’t happy with the color of the coat or you want a new color to go with the new look of the coat. Depending on the type and condition of the fur, the fur may be dyed just about any color. Some people choose the typical natural colors of furs, while others choose more radical colors, such as purple, red or even pink. The choice is entirely yours, though your furrier may have suggestions for the colors that will work best for the fur you have in your possession.

Alterations

In some cases, there may only be minor things you want to change about the look of your coat. For instance, perhaps you have a floor-length coat you would like shortened into a waist-length coat. Regardless of what you want to change about the coat, you need to find a furrier that offers fur restyling. If the furrier will be removing material from the coat, he may even be able to make other fur accessories for you from that material.

Fur restyling is an essential element to bring those older fur coats back into style again. Because of the length of time during which fur coats can be worn without damage, the style can quickly become outdated. With the help of a professional furrier, you can restyle your fur by completely redesigning it, dying it another color or making alterations to it to change the way it looks.