With the brisk arrival of cooler Winter months, furry silhouettes are promising to be the ultimate stylish sheath to protect against the ever changing elements.

Undeniably tactile and sensual, the beloved textile evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort that has become synonymous with the colder months. Spanning the gamut of softly feminine and irresistibly edgy, the perennial favorite is back and better than ever in the form of energetic separates, functional overcoats, and statement-making accessories. Though dramatic fur coats — real or faux — and shearling outerwear have been decade-long mainstays, this season is taking the furry fad to a whole new level.

Playfully tailored Chanel suit sets — in brightly colored fur, of course — and muted ombre outerwear from Burberry prove the undeniable dynamism of fur, and its practical expertise, too. Not only nailing it silhouette-wise, the snug material has been made wholly practical this season through must-have accessories: from Fendi shearling totes to delicate fur shoulder bags, expect to see these cozy styles dominating sartorially.

Whether it be utilitarian ready to wear or kitschy accessories, fur — in its many glorious forms — is set to be a major style player this season.

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Originally posted from “V Magazine” by Matthew Velasco