This vintage faux fur coat, circa 1980’s/1990’s (my guess) was the best Thrift find ever! I have been looking for 2-3 years for the perfect pop of color faux fur coat. So I was thrilled to find this one. The reason I took 2-3 years to find a coat is because the fit of faux fur needs to be spot on with your body type, otherwise you run the risk of looking like a Rugby player with massive shoulders 😉

Photographer: Vince Oyolo

A bold color is the perfect cover-up for a faux fur jacket. Not that there is any shame to wearing faux fur but it isn’t it more awesome for someone to notice an amazing color and not a less than fab feeling coat?

A few months back, one of my good friends and Kenyas fastest growing rapper Barak Jacuzzi had his first 90’s themed vintage party I had to pull it out. It’s hard to muster up the creativity to think of new outfits when it’s so cold out, since all I want to do is hide underneath my duvet.

Having some fun with different coats is my way to play with my style, and this vintage faux-fur jacket is no exception. Faux fur is everywhere nowadays, but what drew me to this jacket is the quality – it’s so soft, it keeps me warm, and doesn’t look cheap at all!

Styling faux fur is just as important as styling the plain white tee. It needs to fit well, not be too baggy that you look bigger, but tailored in all the right places. Although this will look fab with a dress, it’s best to play down the drama of a faux fur maxi with skinny trousers and instead of the classic heels, i played around with some converse.

On regards to length, The shorter fur coats look funky, the mid length ones look classy, the long ones look super dramatic (personally I do not like those). Choose yours according to your style.

Why VINTAGE? They did make them better back in the day, from cuts to colors. Besides, the vintage feel is perfect for this 70s-in-today look. I feel like the best vintage brown coat is definitely the one slightly over your bum, hips-length, perfect for day and night, for casual or elegant looks, with side pockets and a classic collar.

Regarding real fur. I say no. If you do not live in a country where it is freezing cold, then you also probably do not need a real fur coat at all. If you live in a super cold country and you want to buy fur to keep you warm (but there are also synthetic options for this purpose), remember that fur is meant for a lifetime. It would be a shame to buy a fur coat and toss it the season after.

Outfit Details

Sunglasses, Top and Jacket: Thrifted (Toi Market)

Rings; Maasai Market

Pants: Mango

Watch: Casio

Shoes; Converse

There’s nothing like a striped button-down shirt—They’re cool, classic, and fit just about any personal style.  I found this perfect white and red one that I think I kept simple with these ripped jeans and sneakers.

Vintage looking striped button downs are my current go-to. I wear it for all occasions, from lunch meetings to a night out with my friends! It’s not a shirt you only wear to work or job interviews anymore. They’re so easy to style which is why I always resort to a striped shirt whenever I’m in a rush plus striped shirts instantly make you look polished!

It has taken me some time to ‘get’ the trend and not because I want to wear the real thing but more because I wasn’t sure of the faux staying power. I’m a classic soul deep down and as much as I want to be fashionable I do tend to err on the side of caution.

Are you feeling the faux fur trend?  Could you see yourself wearing a vintage style coat like this, or is is bordering on a bit ridiculous – I’ll admit when I first tried it on I felt a bit pimpish, but that’s part of the fun!

Stay Stylish,

Kadenyi