Things I Now Think About When I See People Wearing Fur

Where are we on fur, guys?

I wish I were with it enough to fully understand the arguments on both sides of the aisle - though I imagine that they're pretty straight forwards in terms of 'never kill cute baby animals" vs. "we're humane hunters" vs. "I don't give a __" Cruella de ville-sque characters. 

Though I do admit that my imagination has proven me wrong on several accounts, 

so go ahead and forget I spoke. 

Anyhow - I may not know the real issues behind fur, but I sure as heck am lazy enough to form immature and baseless assumptions substantiated by absolutely no real evidence whatsoever. 

And it's the Internet! So I can!

Cue,

my list of Things I Think About When I See People Wearing Fur:

1. They are not from here.

Or if they are, they aren't internally. 

In fact, regardless of their stature, I do feel some sort of deep inner connection with the modern day mink-clad misfits. As someone raised feeling wholly out of place with her surroundings, I relate strongly to those who choose to swathe themselves in the pelt of a dead animal over a North Face 600 down fill parka. 

2. They have a lot of money, 

or none at all. 

They are, 1. extremely wealthy or related to someone equally so, or 

2. like me (&Mackelmore) and quite fond of furry thrift store treasures. 

3. They're brave as hell

You know how many people comment when you wear fur?

A lot. 

A lot of people comment. 

No really, 

a lot. 

4. They probably have a big personality. 

There are very few unsocial hermits who opt for fur nowadays. I'd recommend striking up a conversation. 

5. They're a wee bit funny smelling. 

Because let's 'be honest, 

they're either elderly and emanating some 70-year old perfume, 

or they're my age and sporting some 70-year old clothing. 

or finally...

6. They're a fashion blogger

and full of a strong sense of irony and an even stronger desire to be noticed.

#mememememe



So, when you see fur, what do you think about?

Cheers.

Photos by Matthew Engelhart