Trend of the week: Fake fur

Faking it is never a crime when it comes to fur says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

With runway royalty Dries Van Noten, Topshop Unique and Orla Kiely showcasing acrylic fur, it’s a clear sign that faking it is fabulous. The stiff itchy pelts of the past have been swapped for sleeker, streamlined naps thanks to first rate advances in fabric technology. Fashionable and animal friendly. We like.