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York Furrier clients keep it street chic
At York Furrier, outfitting clients in HAUTE LOOKS for cold weather is only half the fun. Sure, we like helping stylish men and women select the perfect fur coat, shearling stroller, leather jacket or a great accessory item; but more than that, we LOVE seeing our furs and fine outerwear...
The best of men's jackets
Most of our clients come in looking for a woman's luxurious fur or fine outerwear garment – designer mink coats, colorful sheared mink or sheared beaver, stylish shearlings, or perhaps a client is looking for glamorous accessories - a sparkly evening clutch, a mink hat, or a knit fur scarf...
Dominic Bellissimo's eye for elegant outerwear
Dominic Bellissimo is an artist using leathers and shearlings as his palette. Bellissimo's impeccable attention to detail and eye for stylish outerwear has placed him on the radar of chic women and fashion critics from around the globe. Born in Toronto, Bellissimo entered the fashion world immediately after graduating from...
Look Your Best Bundled Up
Let’s face it – all the bulky layers and thick fabrics of Winter make it hard to get excited about dressing to impress. But the recent record breaking temperatures leave us no choice! So we’ve pulled together a list of Winter basics for every style. Whether you’re looking for something...
Stylish New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year and happy resolution making! The old faithful list of New Year’s resolutions still gets plenty of attention – eat healthier, start exercising, get organized, save more money – you know the drill. But we challenge you to tackle a fun, style-based goal in 2014. While it may...
Holiday Gifts for Everyone on your List
‘Twas the week before Christmas and you haven’t even started to shop. No need to worry. No need to shout. Keep it simple with one stop at York Furrier. The York Staff helps both gift givers and receivers look really good! From Stocking Stuffers to Great Coats, the York Furrier...
Holiday Fur Fashion
As 2013 comes to close, it’s time for Holiday Happenings! The York Furrier 82nd Anniversary Collection features festive furs, fine outerwear styles and awe inspiring accessories for your grand entrance! This season’s favorites include Malan Breton’s colorful minks with plush trims, Bisang’s gorgeous chinchillas and our own York Signature Styles...
Badgley Mischka: Evening Clutches and Everyday Fur
The award-winning team of Mark Badgley and James Mischka has been creating glamorous fashion for the red carpet and evenings on the town for years. And good news ladies, they’re not slowing down anytime soon! In 1988, Mark and James launched their clothing line, Badgley Mischka, and in 1993 they...
Fur Ideas for a Winter White Wedding
Walking down the aisle at your wedding will undoubtedly become one of your most cherished memories. You’ll exchange vows, kiss the groom, eat cake, dance the night away and take photos … lots of photos. Accessorizing your special day with a gorgeous fur will take the occasion to the next...
Let the Fashion Shows Begin!
One of our favorite parts about Fall (besides finally having an excuse to wear boots, or course) is the start of our busy fashion show and charity event season. Ladies and gentleman alike get to ooh and aww at gorgeous garments on the runway while showing their support for any...
Fall Fur Trends and New Arrivals
The Midwest knows a thing or two about beautiful autumns – colorful trees, crisp (aka less humid) weather and glamorous garments. This time of year, the laid back sandals and sundresses of summer make way for pants, jackets, boots and cool-weather accessories. This season, go beyond your usual wool coat,...
Restyling Your Old Fur Coat
You purchased a fur coat years ago and wore that thing like it was going out of style. A decade or two later, it did just that. Now it’s covered in plastic (a definite no no!) and hanging in the back of your closet because no one wears floor-length muskrat...
ReWork / ReFURbish / ReDesign
Have an old, outdated fur that merely hangs in the closet? Does the beaver coat you purchased for yourself when you commuted to work on the train now seem too cumbersome for carpooling the kids to school? Maybe your mother just gifted you with her formerly fashionable mink coat with...
Spring Fashion Scene: A Burst of Couture Color Blooms on Runways throughout Chicago!
With great anticipation, the season changes from winter to spring. For those in the Chicago area, melting snow, birds chirping, the return of blue skies, green grass, and a rainbow of floral colors is especially mood-elevating. Though the outdoor temperature may not yet be cooperating, vivid color is popping up...
Zandra Rhodes Spices Things Up FUR North Shore Shoppers!
At York Furrier, we are singing the praises of iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes. With pink hair, artistic make-up, and a flair for dramatic details, Rhodes’ incomparable creations have contributed to the playful side of our very own York Collection. Known in the fashion industry as the “Princess of Punk,”...
FUR Fashionistas. . .Bling On the Holiday Glam!
The Holiday Season begins with a flurry of party invites requesting your presence at glamorous gatherings, decadent dinners and chic cocktail parties. R.S.V.P. “YES!” to the abundant array of sensational soirees and prepare to embrace the spirit of the season. For social butterflies, it’s truly the “Most Wonderful Time of...
The Essential Guide FUR Holiday Gift Giving
‘Tis the season for Happy Holidays! Think twinkling lights, festive parties, hot beverages, cold weather, exchanging gifts, and the big smile on your favorite guy or gal’s face when you’ve wrapped-up the perfect present. Here’s a few pointers on what’s sure to please when shopping for a gorgeous fur, fine...
Mink: Then and Now
The mere mention of a “mink fur coat” invokes images from a world long ago—Hollywood starlets with platinum curls and red lips, wrapped in soft, shining mink from head to toe. It’s a classic style that’s flourished in modern times after decades of fashion cycles, and one that’s incredibly popular...
Welcome to Our Blog
Welcome to the official blog for York Furrier! We are a purveyor of exceptional furs and fine outerwear since 1931. We have two convenient locations in IL, on York Road in the Elmhurst City Centre and in Suite 104 at the Deer Park Town Center. With you in mind, we...