Let the fur fly this season

We have seen the temperature take a dive across the US with no real signs of any upward turn. One must ask themselves how does one stay warm and chic. We fein girls have got that down pat... for us it’s all about layers (and yes that includes accessories too!) We are really in love with Fur this year and we are seeing it in every way possible coats, scarves, and trapper hats (personal favorite of the New Yorkers).

Now with all this fur flying around how does one take care of it? Do not worry we have that under control for you.

Instructions
Step 1
Hang fur coats and jackets during the winter season on wide hangers in a closet large enough to avoid crushing garments together. Avoid hanging furs where sunlight could oxidize exposed sleeves or the entire side of a coat.

Step 2
Move furs to a professional storage facility during the warmer months. (Check out sites like Fur-services.com to locate the closest fur storage facility.) An air-conditioned room or a cool basement doesn't offer sufficient protection from moth damage or the drying out of leather. If the leather dries out, it eventually cracks, resulting in excessive shedding of your fine fur.

Step 3
Choose a fur vault for summer storage rather than a dry cleaner's storage room. Look for a vault with circulating air kept at a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees F (7 to 10 C) and a humidity level of 50 percent.

Step 4
Check the terms of the storage company's insurance coverage. Furriers usually offer nominal insurance coverage while your coat is in storage and sometimes make further coverage available for a small fee. Also insure your fur on your homeowner's policy for its replacement value.

Step 5
Have furs cleaned before long-term storage. During the winter months, dust particles sift down through the hairs and settle on the leather, where they absorb the natural oils and hasten the skins' drying and cracking.

With All our Fashionable,

The Fein Girls

xoxo