Fake Fur Coat, Topshop Unique

If we are to take the current selection offered at Colette as an example, shopping at Topshop will become a hype thing to do. With their Teddy Bear fake furs, knitted leggings and shearlings of all kinds, the Unique fall/winter 2010-2011 collection has seriously tantalized the fashionista's desire for mischief.

Obviously, the connoisseurs of authentic materials, subtle creations and other timeless pieces will not find what they want at Topshop. On the other hand, those ready to pave the way for synthetic furs will have a strong chance of discovering a touch of fun to add to their fall wardrobes in (Topshop owner) Sir Philip Green's boutiques.

Ever since Karl Lagerfeld started using fake fur, the fashion planet's prejudices about this kind of more-cheap-than-chic extravagance changed quickly. Now, we no longer focus on the suppleness of a mink or on the moiré reflections of a foxtail. The mood pendulum has swung to good imitations, authorizing everyone to wear one of these opulent furs without risking annoying the PETA activists.

As of now, the order of the day is clear: inject into your outfits a bit of that cozy fake fur energy whose self-accepted extravagance mitigates the teddy bear effect of some of the pieces. Rather than fantasize about a Chanel Yeti jacket whose price and potentially short shelf life do not merit our investing astronomical sums into it, we should fall for a ¾ coat from the British fast fashion.

With its delicious mocha tint shorn fur promising a cozy warmth, this one will cover up our 2010 silhouettes with style. To be worn with: a prewashed skinny jean, hiking boots and a cropped pullover; a colorful ikat print legging, a slightly loose sweatshirt and flat ankle boots; or with a flare jean/plaid shirt duo.

Fake fur coat, 250 pounds (292 euros) at Topshop:
http://www.topshop.com/productId=1941131