Fur fashion all too often gets a bad rap. During the winter season, when you’re able to wear your real fur coat out and about to its fullest, you’ve probably brushed off more than your fair share of sidelong glances. You’ve also likely heard plenty of arguments as to why you should shelve your priceless real fur accessories – but did you know not all of these assertions are true? Read on to learn which arguments about fur fashion are totally incorrect, and why you shouldn’t give into them!
“Living animals are skinned for their fur.”
This myth only serves to frame the fur trade in the most horrifying manner possible. In truth, the fur industry is designed to treat each and every animal as respectfully as possible. There are several laws in place that prevents any cruel treatment of any animals used for their fur. This includes skinning live animals. Any and all animals used for their fur have died beforehand, their bodies allowed to rest for hours before the skinning process begins. Furthermore, every animal dies in an ethical, nonviolent manner.
“Only the rich can buy fur.”
This couldn’t be further from the truth! People from all walks of life can buy fur. We at Morris Kaye Furs in San Antonio offer our apparel at reasonable, accessible prices. Everyone deserves to look good – and feel good. After all, a real fur coat is useful for far more than just looking great. It’s also an invaluable accessory for the wintertime, capable of keeping you toasty and warm even in the harshest of temperatures. Even if you can’t afford a coat, there’s a wide variety of other fur products that may fit more comfortably within your budget and will still make a fabulous addition to your wardrobe.
“Animal abuse regularly occurs in the fur industry.”
Again, the fur industry has put several laws in place to prevent animal cruelty. They want to provide fur enthusiasts with the best-looking furs possible, and an unhappy animal ultimately produces the worst quality fur. As such, fur industry workers strive to treat all animals as well as possible, providing them with ample, nutritious food, comfortable shelter and various other amenities to keep them comfortable.
“The animal’s remains go to waste after skinning.”
Once an animal’s fur has been harvested to create your real fur accessories, the rest of the animal is usually converted into other products for further, beneficial use. This includes home care supplies, food for other animals (or even humans, depending upon the animal in question) and more. The fur industry cares about the animals under its care as much as it does the consumers buying the fur apparel.
If you want to put the myths behind you and invest in fur apparel, or simply add to your existing collection, you can always turn to us at Morris Kaye & Sons for high quality, affordably priced pieces. Contact us to learn how we can serve you! We’re available to everyone throughout the Dallas and San Antonio areas.
