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Your Best Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Yet!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't shopped for your sweetheart yet (or even if you have!) we've got gorgeous gift ideas for him or her that are sure to make your better half swoon. Wrap her in red. After diamonds, accessories are a girl's best...
Style Trends to Embrace For 2015
It’s always fun to follow fashion week (and do we ever!) for the latest styles of the season. It’s another to translate those looks into your everyday wardrobe. This is what makes some of our favorite designers, like Carolina Herrera and Zac Posen so amazing. They set runway trends AND...
Three Reasons We Love Peach Carr
Peach Carr might have gotten her big break as a fan favorite on Project Runway Season 8 (with a glorious return on Season 2 All Stars!) but that was only the beginning for the Lake Forest designer. Not only does Peach design fabulous stretch day and evening looks, she does...
Chicagoland Fashion (Featuring Fur!) For a Cause
It’s that time of the year again – Fall and Winter philanthropic fashion shows are in full swing. We love seeing models walk the runway in York Furrier garments, and if it’s for a great cause, even better! Here are some highlights from a few recent Chicagoland events, with oh...
Winter Trend Report: Shearlings, Capes and Prints Galore
‘Tis the season for fabulous furs and stylish fine outerwear! At York Furrier, we love keeping an eye on the runway (and the sidewalks of Chicagoland) to determine what’s hot in cool winter wear. Last year there was a big push for pops of color, this year it’s back to...
Men’s Leather 101: What to Wear Now
As the weather gets colder in Chicagoland, guys and gals have started to bundle up in the latest Fall and Winter trends. And while we could talk lady-like fashion and glam furs all day every day, girls don’t get to have all the fun. This season, we love everything leather...
Fashionable FUNd Raising at Charity Events in Downtown Chicago
When the weather cools down, there’s nothing quite like a night out in the city. It’s the perfect excuse (not that you need one!) to get all dolled up and wear a gorgeous fur coat. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming events (each fabulous and philanthropic!) in the downtown...
Chic Looks for the Suburban Events (Arlington Heights to Addison)
We love seeing fashion and philanthropy come together, so we’ve rounded up a list of upcoming events being held in the ‘burbs. Click on the links below (or give us a call!) for more details. And be sure to keep your eye out for a sneak peek at the...
NY Fashion Week Gives Glimpse Into Spring! But First … Fall!
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week wrapped up last week in New York City, and the runways were chock-full of amazing looks for Spring 2015. This year’s event featured some younger, big-name faces (hello, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid) as many designers took an ultra girly-girl, feminine approach to fashion. Spoiler...
Trend Report: Must-Have Accessories for Fall and Winter
It’s all in the details. The tie makes the man. Accessories can make or break an outfit. You get the idea – it’s the little extras that can have a huge impact when it comes to your look. For head (hats, headbands, earmuffs) to toe (EMU Australia sheepskin boots and...
Give Your Fur an Update Just in Time for Fall
Although you’re not quite ready to let go of summer (seems like it just arrived!) it’s time to start thinking about prepping your beloved furs for cooler weather. Beyond filling our racks with the latest must-haves like this versatile feathered fox sweater jacket that reverses to cashmere, we...
SAIC Fashion Students get Creative with Fur
Even today’s most in-demand designers had, at one point, never sewn a garment. Those with a true passion for fashion worked their way up and now grace the runways of New York, Paris, Milan, and beyond. Every designer has a story, and York Furrier is so excited to support local...
York Furrier Summer Promotions, Great Offers & Fur Care Services
We all love a good deal no matter what time of year, right? Summer is just around the corner (finally!) and although your fur may be on the back burner for a few months, you can still take advantage of our seasonal promotions, offers and services. Here are a few of...
Advantages to Summer Fur Storage
As much as we love cool weather for obvious reasons (hello daily excuse to wear gorgeous furs!) this year we can’t help but welcome summer with open arms. Dear al fresco dining, it’s been too long! And while your wardrobe takes a break from furs for a while, it’s...
Essential Fur Care Services
Thanks to a long, cold and snowy winter, chances are your fur garments put in a good deal of work keeping you chic and cozy. Now that spring has arrived and warmer weather is hopefully on the way, it’s time to think about storage, cleaning, and repairing your winter garments;...
Fur on the Fashion Scene at Chicago Area Fund Raisers
Over the past few months we have been busy busy busy with two passions: philanthropy and fashion! Since 1931, York Furrier has proudly partnered with local philanthropics to assist with their fund raising endeavors. So, we are always looking for ways to give back to the community and have found...
Restyling your old fur coat: It’s all in the Details
If you follow the York Furrier blog regularly, you know we’ve written about fur restyling in the past. With spring right around the corner (fingers crossed!) we thought it’d be a good time to revisit the topic. In the fall, many of our clients bring in fur and fine outerwear...
Valentine’s Day gifts for him and her
This Valentine’s Day, ditch diamonds and chocolates for something personal and unique – gorgeous furs and manly accessories! It’s OK to veer from tradition when your gift is truly extraordinary and oh so thoughtful. So we’ve pulled together a list of our favorite stand-outs that are sure to leave your...
Designer Zuki WOWS with Artistry in Fur
Colorful. Distinctive. Chic. Detailed. And definitely Unique. Designer Zuki Balaila has a knack for creating eye catching fur coats with uber cool detailing sure to stand out as part of your wardrobe AND as pieces of art. The award winning Zuki (a previous York Furrier Designer of the Year!) is...