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Fur is Not Just for the Rich and Famous |
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Thursday, 08 November 2007 |
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In the last two fashion seasons, fur has made its mark on international catwalks and shows throughout the fashion world. Top designers like Prada and Oscar de la Renta have artfully created and recreated distinctive fur apparel.
This is good news for fur lovers. But the better news is that fur isn't just for the rich and famous anymore. As fur gains in popularity throughout the fall / winter fashion season, more manufacturers and vendors are emerging with affordable options.
Companies like Fashion Scarves & Shawls are up on the times, offering its customers the latest looks in fur fashion at a fraction of designer prices. Its latest fur item is the genuine mink fur poncho which rivals the trends found in New York, Milan, and other fashion capitols.
This fashion season, all types of shapes are in style when it comes to fur, and the mink fur poncho follows the inspiration of Chado Ralph Rucci's rounded silhouettes and Alberta Ferretti's fur collared cape. Now being offered is a mink fur poncho for just $549, a 50% savings off the retail value.
Does this make the quality of the fur inferior? According to the owner of Fashion Scarves & Shawls, Meryl Rougeaux, the answer is no. “Because we purchase direct, we are able to offer this gorgeous fur at below normal retail,” says Meryl. “This is a Nordstrom quality genuine mink fur poncho easily worth three to four times the price.”
Deals like this are great for fashionable consumers who care about the quality of their fur but don't want to pay sky high designer prices. In recent years, conscious shoppers have turned to the internet to find great deals on everything from furs to shoes and accessories. Companies like Fashion Scarves & Shawls are more than happy to cater to online consumers from around the world.
Still, many are leery of shopping online, particularly for items like quality furs. Because there is no face to face interaction, shoppers don't always know who they are dealing with. When it comes to fur, there is always a chance of inferior quality, or worse; faux fur passed off as the real thing. Out of the thousands of reliable vendors online, there is always a percentage of scam artists and shady business owners. It makes shopping for higher ticket items a difficult task. Who can you trust?
Before purchasing fur online, consumers should check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure that the company has met the standards set by the organization. The Better Business Bureau has a BBBOnline Reliability Program so that consumers can buy with confidence from vendors and companies that have met all its requirements.
Online companies like Fashion Scarves & Shawls are members of the BBB and Scan Alert and have met or exceeded these and other online safety criteria. Shoppers can find this information on their website or by visiting the Better Business Bureau and Hacker Safe to get a complete report.
For the fall / winter fashion season, the choice is clear for smart, stylish shoppers when it comes to purchasing fur items online: Choose a BBB approved online business who cares about fashion just as much as the money-conscious consumer. |
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