You don't need the real thing to be fur-and-leather fashionable

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October 25, 2009 by indystar | Staff

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Yes, it’s time to bundle up — and this year’s looks are heavy on the leather and fur. Even if you love the look of fur, you can shop compassionately this year; at every turn, there are cruelty-free fur and leather options. Every year, faux fur gets closer to the real thing, so if you love the look, you can get it easily — and often at a lower price. We’ve rounded up pieces in a range of prices.

Look at H&M’s faux fur jackets, starting at $59.95. This disco-friendly jacket has a “Saturday Night Fever” feel that’ll take you back to the times when fur was real and Studio 54 was where it was at. H&M stores are at Circle Centre and Castleton Square malls.

Motojackets are popular for all ages this fall. But what if you don’t want to commit to a pricey leather jacket? Target has four styles of moto jackets, including two by Xhilaration, one from Mossimo and a maternity jacket from Liz Lange. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99. Visit www.target.com.

Lest you think that faux fur is decidedly downscale, check out Rebecca Taylor’s faux fur vest, $350, at Saks Fifth Avenue. You’ll find Saks Fifth Avenue at the Fashion Mall, www.saksfifthavenue.com.

JC Penney’s Mixit faux fur vest looks great belted — and at $65, it’s a steal of a sympathetic pelt. In store and online at www.jcp.com.

Broad Ripple boutique 8Fifteen has some faux offerings, too — our favorite is the Doucette Duvall brown-and-gray giraffe-print fur jacket. It’s made of 100 percent reclaimed faux fur, and costs $590. Because they are made of reclaimed fur, no two jackets look alike. 8Fifteen is at 6544 Ferguson St. (317) 253-1234, www.8fifteen.com.

Girly Chic Boutique has a wide selection of faux leather belts with decorative buckles and printed synthetics. All are less than $30, and they sell well because of the price. 922 E. Westfield Blvd. (317) 217-1525, girlychicboutique.blogspot.com.

Categories: Jenny Elig, Living

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