Perhaps it's all to do with import duty (?). I don't imagine shipping costs to be very large. I need to move to Russia !
I do believe that the perceived cost of a fur coat is really hugh so some designers mark up accordingly.
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I do believe that the perceived cost of a fur coat is really hugh so some designers mark up accordingly.
Perfect Day, this says it all, if not a full-on move to Russia, a well-connected ~ in the fur industry ~ Russian boyfriend will do.
Ha ha! Any (Russian) friend of yours is a friend of mine. Now, ahem, about the sable . . .Perfect Day, this says it all, if not a full-on move to Russia, a well-connected ~ in the fur industry ~ Russian boyfriend will do.
To be fair the winters they get there are horrendously cold. I think many see fur as an essential.
think it's a matter of demand and supply rather than export duties,plus there are varying degrees of quality , major houses like fendi for example only uses the finest, and the fact that they Employ highly experienced tailors to produce their furs, add to the price tag,Karl lagerfeld , in an interview said that they cannot produce more than 3 coats a year because of fur shortage,
She showed me some pics and although they do look very nice, it's a bit risky to buy without trying,
Sable is very important for Russians, buying a sable coat is like an investment,
3 per year ? How interesting. I suppose given that statistic then yes - millions of super rich chasing a few coats. It makes sense I guess.
I hope i don't mess the link, I read it in here:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/brands/fendi-s-1-million-euro-fur-coat/
Thanks, very interesting read.
For the aide of others ....
But the revelation that one of the 36 furry creations could retail for an astonishing €1 million is bound to astonish all.
The full-length sable coat is silverised to look as though it had been cast in moonlight using "a unique and contemporary luminous metallic effect to the fur, while maintaining its softness."
The final price of the coat has not yet been confirmed and will change depending on the exact specifications of customer orders, but Fendi say it will cost “up to €1 million”, as first reported by the Financial Times, possibly making it the most expensive coat ever retailed.
But how an earth can a coat cost €1 million, we hear you ask?
Well, the sable, a species of marten that is found primarily in the forests of Russia and Siberia, is unique because it retains its smoothness whichever way it is stroked and is considered the most beautiful and richly-tinted pelt among martens.
Speaking prior to the show, Lagerfeld commented that he can no longer make as many sable coats as he would like because of changes to the fur industry, meaning he has had to invent techniques to counteract that, which no doubt adds further cost to the production process.
“I remember 30 years ago, we made a finale with 20 sable coats,” he told WWD. “If you want to do that today, you’re lucky if you can make one or two or three because most of the animals are not hunted anymore. It’s quite difficult to do high fashion because everything made in the past hardly exists anymore, so we have to invent unbelievable techniques and mix them with feathers and other things like that because the world has changed. We are not in the Eighties anymore.”
“The sable coat today is expensive, like people pay less for a house than for a sable coat. It’s unbelievable!” he added.
For the aide of others ....
But the revelation that one of the 36 furry creations could retail for an astonishing €1 million is bound to astonish all.
The full-length sable coat is silverised to look as though it had been cast in moonlight using "a unique and contemporary luminous metallic effect to the fur, while maintaining its softness."
The final price of the coat has not yet been confirmed and will change depending on the exact specifications of customer orders, but Fendi say it will cost “up to €1 million”, as first reported by the Financial Times, possibly making it the most expensive coat ever retailed.
But how an earth can a coat cost €1 million, we hear you ask?
Well, the sable, a species of marten that is found primarily in the forests of Russia and Siberia, is unique because it retains its smoothness whichever way it is stroked and is considered the most beautiful and richly-tinted pelt among martens.
Speaking prior to the show, Lagerfeld commented that he can no longer make as many sable coats as he would like because of changes to the fur industry, meaning he has had to invent techniques to counteract that, which no doubt adds further cost to the production process.
“I remember 30 years ago, we made a finale with 20 sable coats,” he told WWD. “If you want to do that today, you’re lucky if you can make one or two or three because most of the animals are not hunted anymore. It’s quite difficult to do high fashion because everything made in the past hardly exists anymore, so we have to invent unbelievable techniques and mix them with feathers and other things like that because the world has changed. We are not in the Eighties anymore.”
“The sable coat today is expensive, like people pay less for a house than for a sable coat. It’s unbelievable!” he added.
Yes, very interesting. A £1m coat - the law of supply vs demand.
@misssat on Instagram. The photo quality is not ideal, I do hope my eyes are not tricking me. I believe this to be sable.
Anyone fancy a move to Russia? [emoji6]
A little nuts but even with it being 36C outside, I have been trying on Russian Sables and Chinchilla jackets in Montreal. Everyway was way too big for me but it was good fun! The service at Holt Renfrew fur salon lovely. Custom is the way to go for me.
Yes Holts do have great SA in the fur department. Think they bring in the med-large size so customers trying on pieces don't do any damage. The TO Holts fur Dept told me a good number of their clients are from out of the country & place their orders ahead of time before they arrive.
On another topic. I saw the most beautiful Fendi cashmere & sable throws in an Irish decorator's showroom. Didn't ask the price as I was on an Hermes textile mission. So if you would like a good piece of fur but don't think you can justify buying something that really won't get much use maybe a fabulous throw with luxurious fur would be a better investment. You can wear it when the weather gets cold & throw it on a sofa the rest of the time. [emoji251] no sable emojis
On another topic. I saw the most beautiful Fendi cashmere & sable throws in an Irish decorator's showroom. Didn't ask the price as I was on an Hermes textile mission. So if you would like a good piece of fur but don't think you can justify buying something that really won't get much use maybe a fabulous throw with luxurious fur would be a better investment. You can wear it when the weather gets cold & throw it on a sofa the rest of the time. [emoji251] no sable emojis
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I don't blame you! I did the same when in Dubai, it must have been late 40's outside but once in those air con shops it can get nippy and seeing those sables, minks, chinchillas all ready amd waiting to be tried on well - I felt obliged.
I think that when buying a very expensive for type then custom does make sense.
The fur throw is a great idea yes, especially if you think it won't get used much. Cashmere and Sable - what a beautiful match!