Move Over Fur, It's Shearling's Time To Shine

Throughout the Winter, shearling styles have made a large impact on fashion. Inspired by many styles, by incorporating shearling into pieces of clothing, the objective is to create an individual signature. Exaggeration of styles in prior seasons has brought, as a reaction, a definite penchant for classic styles. New techniques instead of bold details are now the trademark of luxurious clothing.

   You can forget all about fur, shearling is the new shield for cold weather, and not to mention it's quite stylish. For a messier, edgier look, turn to shearling styles. Easy to incorporate into outfits, it's the perfect detail for winter coats. Burberry has put it to great use in their aviator jackets for this past/current Winter collection. Matching up well with blacks and khaki colors, it's very basic. Wear shearling coats with simple skinnies, black jeans or even a dress. Detailed jackets with shearling are also available from some designers for those willing to take a bit more of a risk. Rich leather tones can also bring out shearling in a coat. With so many looks, there's no question why shearling is such a big hit.

   With the ability to be so many different colors, bright shearlings have been seen on runways and on stylish streetwalkers. If you're not too showy, shearling covered sleeves are probably where you'd start.. and end. Displaying that you have style but don't want to show off, a coat with shearling sleeves is perfect. With so many uses and so many possible styles, a shearling coat is really a run for your money.

   Winter may be coming to an end, but shearling is sure to be back next fall. So it's not to late to invest in a sweet shearling jacket (and they're probably all on sale). If you're into neutral, plain colors then this is what you're looking for. Style worthy and as warm as a mink coat, shearling is the signature material of Winter 2010/2011.

xx ZM