Trend of the week: fake fur

FAKING IT: Fake is fabulous when it comes to fur says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

With New York runway giants like Marc Jacobs, DKNY and Michael Michael Kors celebrating acrylic pelts, it’s a clear sign that faking it isn’t a crime. The stiff raised naps of yore have been swapped for softer, sleeker brethren thanks to swift advances in fabric technological. It’s luxurious and fashionably animal friendly.