Furball: The New Puffy Coat

clockwise from top left, all from Fall 2011: Louis Vuitton (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Prabal Gurung Autumn Winter (photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Bottega Veneta (photo by Oliver Morin/AFP/Getty Images), Isabel Marant (photo by Nathalie Lagneau/Catwalking/Getty Images), Valentino (photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images), Prada (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)
The puffy coat has become a winter weather wardrobe staple that, by design, is often so utilitarian; it leaves all notions of style in its nylon, down-filled dust. But this season heralds a new puffy coat that’s full-on fashionable—and in many cases, cozy, too.
Using real and faux fur, designers focused on coats driven by texture, color and most importantly, volume. From shaggy faux golden gorilla hair at Prada to the feathery maribou-like pale pink at Prabal Gurung, designers showed no restraint. Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton worked with saturated hues to transform shaggy Mongolian lamb, while Isabel Marant turned a polished longhaired ivory tone fur into something resembling a polar bear. Fox fur in every shade of the rainbow made its way down the runways, and at Valentino leather banding created tiers of bubbled, luxurious fur volume.
As for how to sport the look, it's easier than you'd think: The bold silhouettes and textures equal instant rock star cool when worn with denim and boots for day. For evening pair your fur puffer with cocktail dresses and tuxedo styles.
Make a serious statement with these fur finds.
New Silver Fox Coat
(buy it now price, $499)
New Faux Lamb Coat
(buy it now price $65.69)
New J Crew Mongolian Lamb Vest
(buy it now price, $699.99)
New Loeffler Randall Faux Fur Jacket
(buy it now price, $259.99)
New Faux Lamb Fur Coat
(buy it now price, $69)
The puffy coats you show us readers here are so luxurious and terrific in a way. They give me a warm feeling, which I consider very important and essential in the winter. I appreciate your words and your pictures here. I think it will be even better if you can show us even more pictures. Anyway, thank you for your sharing.