: While many colors are available, rare natural shades like Blackglama (intense black) or Blue Iris (soft grey) often command higher prices . 2. Inspecting the Construction
: Sniff the coat to ensure there are no lingering odors of mold or mothballs, which can be difficult to remove . 3. Verification and Labels how to buy a mink coat
: Real fur will have a natural taper at the ends of the hair, whereas synthetic fur is often blunt-cut. A "burn test" on a small hidden fiber will smell like burning hair if real, and plastic if synthetic . 4. Buying Vintage : While many colors are available, rare natural
Look for specific certifications to ensure quality and ethical standards. : These are smaller
: Look for labels from reputable auction houses like SAGA (Finland) , Kopenhagen Fur (Europe) , or NAFA (Canada) .
: These are smaller, lighter, and silkier . Because more pelts are needed for one coat, they are typically more expensive .