Sable in Action

[jyyanks]

Hi Everyone! I absolutely love this thread and have learned so much from it! I came across an opportunity to buy (at a good discount!) from a furrier who creates fur coats and jackets for J Mendel and Basso. Would love your thoughts on: Can you tell if this is real Barguzin sable? Should I buy the short (reversible) jacket or the long coat? The jacket is exactly my size and the coat is 2-3 sizes bigger but can be altered down. Styled it with how I would wear both with a dress and jeans. Thoughts? Which one should I get?View attachment 4944588View attachment 4944589View attachment 4944590View attachment 4944592View attachment 4944594View attachment 4944595View attachment 4944596View attachment 4944597View attachment 4944598

I like them both on you but I personally would choose the jacket for the following reasons:
1) exactly your size with no alterations needed. I had a shearling coat altered once and it cost me a fortune
2) love the fact that it’s reversible. Gives you 2 different looks with one coat
3) personal preference -I tend to only wear long coats during formal occasions or for business. I’m also a more casual person so the shorter coat fits my lifestyle

That being said, it’s really what you prefer that matters. Does one coat make you smile more that the other? Does your lifestyle fit both coats? Is there a gap in your coat wardrobe that either coat can fill? Honestly you can’t go wrong with either as they are both beautiful and you look fantastic in both. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Garciavilla]

Stunning for both jacket and coat. I need your furrier !! Care to share ??

Happy to, feel free to DM me

 

[Garciavilla]

I’m going to jump right in and vote for the longer stroller.
It’s spectacular.
You look great in both and you may feel super comfortable in the shorter jacket which I totally get so if that’s what makes your heart sing then please go for it!
From a purely detached standpoint, the longer version is just IT.
A head turner for sure.

I prefer the longer coat. It’s not too long (if it were ankle length I’d say maybe not). It will be warm for winter. The long coat is stunning and really stands out. However, 2-3 sizes is a lot to alter. I know my furrier has told me not to purchase coats that were way to big on me as the alterations wouldn’t be right. But if you are certain they can fit it to you, I say go for it. Very beautiful.

Love the longer coat. The diagonal styling of the pelts is gorgeous!

def the longer coat, absolutely no doubt. It’s absolutely stunning on you (and you are a stunner!!!). Hope you end up with it.

Stunning for both jacket and coat. I need your furrier !! Care to share ??

I like them both on you but I personally would choose the jacket for the following reasons:
1) exactly your size with no alterations needed. I had a shearling coat altered once and it cost me a fortune
2) love the fact that it’s reversible. Gives you 2 different looks with one coat
3) personal preference -I tend to only wear long coats during formal occasions or for business. I’m also a more casual person so the shorter coat fits my lifestyle

That being said, it’s really what you prefer that matters. Does one coat make you smile more that the other? Does your lifestyle fit both coats? Is there a gap in your coat wardrobe that either coat can fill? Honestly you can’t go wrong with either as they are both beautiful and you look fantastic in both. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and give me your thoughts! There is a $30,000 difference between both jackets so I’m trying to decide if the longer one with alterations is worth that difference. It will be my first and only fur coat so I lots of factors to consider. I’m glad I found this forum to help me along with my decision!

 

[ninama]

I know it's almost June - but hovered in the 50s outside here - so I put it on straight out of the shipping box and went to the grocery store. My new-to-me vintage treat is a lustrous little dyed black sable jacket. Mid-century style updates nicely! With the natural sable colors hidden in the deep shade (some warmth shows though), it almost has a mink-y vibe, but there's no mistaking the lightweight luxuriousness of martes zibellina.❤️

 

[ninama]

I stopped flirting and simply brought her home.
Soooo excited and happy!

Sooooo beautiful. omG!

 

[Rephined]

I know it's almost June - but hovered in the 50s outside here - so I put it on straight out of the shipping box and went to the grocery store. My new-to-me vintage treat is a lustrous little dyed black sable jacket. Mid-century style updates nicely! With the natural sable colors hidden in the deep shade (some warmth shows though), it almost has a mink-y vibe, but there's no mistaking the lightweight luxuriousness of martes zibellina.❤

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Congratulations! She’s absolutely stunning!

 

[blacktigergoose]

I know it's almost June - but hovered in the 50s outside here - so I put it on straight out of the shipping box and went to the grocery store. My new-to-me vintage treat is a lustrous little dyed black sable jacket. Mid-century style updates nicely! With the natural sable colors hidden in the deep shade (some warmth shows though), it almost has a mink-y vibe, but there's no mistaking the lightweight luxuriousness of martes zibellina.❤

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So gorgeous - and I can't help but comment on the handbag, is it vintage too?

 

[cdtracing]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[ninama]

So gorgeous - and I can't help but comment on the handbag, is it vintage too?

Thank you! The bag is by Titti Dell'Acqua for Maxima and isn't really vintage. Dell'Acqua's been around since 1967, but I think Maxima was founded in the '90s. It's more of a travel bag - way too giant (17x14x9) to tote around, but will look amazing if I ever get to take a glamorous train trip in the Orient Express!

 

[ninama]

Thank you! The bag is by Titti Dell'Acqua for Maxima and isn't really vintage. Dell'Acqua's been around since 1967, but I think Maxima was founded in the '90s.

I think I may have conflated a couple of Maximas by saying "for" Maxima. Not sure if TdA is affiliated with the Maxima company from the 90s. https://www.tittidellacqua.com/en/about/

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[ninama]

Hi Everyone! I absolutely love this thread and have learned so much from it! I came across an opportunity to buy (at a good discount!) from a furrier who creates fur coats and jackets for J Mendel and Basso. Would love your thoughts on: Can you tell if this is real Barguzin sable? Should I buy the short (reversible) jacket or the long coat? The jacket is exactly my size and the coat is 2-3 sizes bigger but can be altered down. Styled it with how I would wear both with a dress and jeans. Thoughts? Which one should I get?

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Ooohhh, yum. I'd get the long one. In the photos it doesn't look too large for you (to my eye) , but I definitely have a "mo' fur/mo' bettah" mentality. It's very, very beautiful!

 

[papertiger]

Thank you! The bag is by Titti Dell'Acqua for Maxima and isn't really vintage. Dell'Acqua's been around since 1967, but I think Maxima was founded in the '90s. It's more of a travel bag - way too giant (17x14x9) to tote around, but will look amazing if I ever get to take a glamorous train trip in the Orient Express!

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Congratulations on you sable, and love this TdA for Maxima

I also have a Titti Dell'Acqua, yours is huge and mine is a mini (that is wholly vintage).

 

[ninama]

Congratulations on you sable, and love this TdA for Maxima

I also have a Titti Dell'Acqua, yours is huge and mine is a mini (that is wholly vintage).

They do some neat stuff! I have 3 itsy bitty micro TdAs... like 4.5x2.5. Might hold a couple of credit cards, but not much more than that. Haven't used them, but couldn't resist. Also a medium size and some sandals.

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[papertiger]

They do some neat stuff! I have 3 itsy bitty micro TdAs... like 4.5x2.5. Might hold a couple of credit cards, but not much more than that. Haven't used them, but couldn't resist. Also a medium size and some sandals.

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Beautiful collection!
That's a perfect, classic cut coat too.

My mother gave me the tiny but perfectly formed Td'A, please let me know anything you can about the brand, I've never come across anyone else who owned one. PM me if you'd like.

 

[caramelize126]

This is such an educational thread! I was hoping I could get some advice- there is a small business in London that sells furs and they are selling sable coats starting at 4500 pounds. This sounded very low to me so I emailed and asked about where the sable was from. I got a response saying that the sable is imported from Russia but their factory is in China even though they import it from Russia. And that this is how they can keep the prices so low. They also said The certificates are in Chinese which is why they don't provide the certificates.

The whole thing sounds a bit strange but the reviews from this shop on other furs are good. I’m going to london next week to take a look and I’m wondering if there are certain things I should look for? Or additional questions to ask? Any advice would be appreciated!