Eight Ways to Wear Fur, According to Sally LaPointe

There will be no basic fur coats here.

Nothing wrong with colorful fur
Nothing wrong with colorful fur

On brisk city streets, at least those of Milan, Paris and New York, fur coats are commonplace. And designer Sally Lapointe knows just how much the fashion flack adores the fuzz. “There’s lots of fur in this collection,” she told Observer before her Fall/Winter 2016 show. “We love fur!”

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Rather than reaching for a common mink or chinchilla, the designer put her own twist on pelts, showing them in vibrant hues and adding them into outfits in unexpected ways. Take a look at our favorite fur iterations.

Fur sleeves
Fur sleeves

For those with commitment issues, fur sleeves are one step below a full-on jacket. Plus, they’ll provide warmth in a chic way.

Big furry sleeves
Big furry sleeves

Even huge sleeves can benefit from a touch of fuzz.

The turtleneck gets an upgrade
The turtleneck gets an upgrade

The turtleneck is undoubtedly a wintertime savior. Take it one step further by smothering a turtleneck in fur.

At least her neck will be warm
At least her neck will be warm

When strapless is a necessity, but your neck is still chilly, a luxurious infinity scarf is the answer.

Purple and orange fur make a great contrast
Purple and orange fur make a great contrast

Sometimes, we just need a pop of color. “This is a custom dyed violet and orange fur,” Ms. LaPointe pointed out.

Fur is better than a handbag
Fur is better than a handbag

We’ve already decided that purses are over, so why not carry a fur instead?

Gold embroidery and fur capes
Gold embroidery and fur capes

An intricate gold embroidery is eye catching, but so is a cape, especially when it’s lined with an impressive swash of fur.

Fur bolero
Fur bolero

Not quite a full jacket, this bolero offers is a brilliant layering piece, to go on top of everything.

Eight Ways to Wear Fur, According to Sally LaPointe