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I also ought to add that there are lots of people selling nice furs (mainly fox, raccoon and some mink) on Instagram too. I think they just tend to import directly and sell on.

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@classyfurs

I would guess with sites such as Wish and AliBaba you could yourself buy direct from the importer. This might take a while though.
 
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Yasmin89 said:
in regards to UK furriers, could you recommend any besides the obvious well known choices like Hockley and Knightsbridge?

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I concur with those mentioned by PP. There are loads of furriers jotted around London. I like
http://thelondonfurcompany.com/buy_new_fur.htm

Are you looking for a London furrier specifically? There are ...

Mainly fox ...

https://www.popskilondon.co.uk

Or

http://galefurs.co.uk

https://www.noblefurs.co.uk

If you are prepared to shop out of London then you are more likely to get a bargain.

What are you actually looking for?
 
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Yasmin89 said:
in regards to UK furriers, could you recommend any besides the obvious well known choices like Hockley and Knightsbridge?

TIA
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I have bought from Angus Taylor (mentioned above) personally and I recommend him. He gets very busy this time of year so the downside of using him is that he can take a while to complete any project. Call him and get a time frame.
 
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KittieKelly said:
Just stumbled across an article...Gucci has been using Saga furs (their furs are gorgeous!)

"According to WWD, who spoke with Saga Furs — the Finland-based fur supplier to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Versace — fur is still in high demand. "We've had a great 15-year relationship with Gucci, we were sorry to see them go, but we are happy that this is not a Kering decision. We have spoken to Kering and many other Kering brands will continue using Saga-certified furs," Charlie Ross, Saga Furs' head of sustainability said to WWD the day after Gucci revealed its fur-less future"
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They'll bring it back. Just a question of when (and don't expect an announcement)
 
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Perfect Day said:
Oh it's fabulous. Does the mink not wear down though on a bag like this? I am guessing it rubs a lot when carried? I do like it though.
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It's new so we shall soon find out :biggrin:
But I did carry it in hand and not on my arm so there was no rubbing, and I made sure to carry only a few light things inside so it didn't weigh it down. Inside was lined and felt sturdy. The handles felt a bit frail to me though :shocked:
It was on clearance so I took my chances ($400, originally 1,600)
 
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KittieKelly said:
It's new so we shall soon find out [emoji3]
But I did carry it in hand and not on my arm so there was no rubbing, and I made sure to carry only a few light things inside so it didn't weigh it down. Inside was lined and felt sturdy. The handles felt a bit frail to me though :shocked:
It was on clearance so I took my chances ($400, originally 1,600)
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Yet another great bargain!!!! Good luck.
 
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cdtracing said:
:lol::lol: Dead!! I love the mink purse but I'm so afraid to get one. I don't even own a calf hair bag because I've seen how bad the hair wears off. I hope this one works out well for you!! You certainly got a bargain!!:tup:
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Don't be afraid to get one. It feels so nice and cuddly, a bit limp, not hard or stiff....oh dear...anyway :lol:
Mink is more durable than calf hair. Mink is supple, calf hair seems brittle from the start
 
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