Fur is an ancient material. It has through the ages been used by rich and poor both as a natural part of clothing and as

decorations on hats, bags, jewellery and furniture and interior.

The overall theme for this year’s fur techniques from Kopenhagen Studio is ‘Modern Knights’ and it has a large

emphasis on accessories and using the fur skins to their fullest. With a strong focus on craftsmanship and details, Kopenhagen Studio honours the ancient times, combining mink with several

other fabrics.

With this beautiful, sensuous, three dimensional material it is possible to achieve new types of democratic luxury products

in the combination of different materials that are available to a larger crowd.

The shades chosen are warm brown and grey focusing on natural types of mink but also lightly dyed skins. All styles except one is

based on the use of mink bands of varying width (0.5–2 cm).

Fur TechnIqueS by KopenhAgen STudIo

Fur coMbIned WITh MeTAl chAInS

The metal chain technique is inspired by the ancient chain mails used to protect the upper part of the body. The designers working on the project wanted to give the technique a lighter feel than the original chain mail. To create this lightness the designers looked to the movement of cornfields in

the wind. This inspiration led to a long haired yet exclusive feel.

This technique is ideal to spice up a vintage fur coat or a simple new fur piece. It can be used both all over as on the style produced by Kopenhagen Studio or in smaller patches like a brooch or

other jewellery. It is possible to use chains in all different colours and sizes. The look adds volume to the fur and

gives an all over exclusive look no matter if it is all over the style or in smaller areas.

1. Choose the material and the preferred look.

2. ConstruCt a pattern of how the Chains should be Combined with the fur.

3. attaCh the Chains by hand and stitCh it to the reverse.

4. mark the baCk of the fur skin aCCording to the pattern.

lAce And Fur STrIpe pATTern

Femininity, naturalness and a combination of strength and sensitivity are the key-words

for the lace technique.

This technique makes it possible to create piece goods; making it more accessible and more tangible. using the lace technique increases the fur skin by 100% and it makes

the styles lighter and more feminine.

2. Cut 2 Cm wide bands lengthwise.

1. Choose the material and the preferred look.

4. stitCh the fur bands to the laCe bands.

3. Cut laCe bands in appropriate lengths.

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Fur ruFFle TrIM

The inspiration for this technique comes from a mixture of the ancient cities and the modern metropolis. It is in one way very modern but still based on the ancient ideas and techniques.

The style it is applied to is inspired by a wintery lady Marion.

This special trimming technique gives a ruffled look not unlike sea anemones. It adds volume to the trimmings and it has a big effect on any fur piece or clothing garment. It can also be

applied to ribbons and used on e.g. scarfs.

1. Choose the material and the preferred look. 3. Cut and fold silk in the desired width.

2. Cut 0.5 Cm wide bands Crosswise.

5. press the seam.

4. stitCh silk and fur bands together.

6. fold and sew pleats in the required size.

STrIped bArK

nature is the most important inspiration for the bark technique. The technique resembles bark from a tree especially if the fur skins used are different shades of brown as seen on the style from Kopenhagen Studio. This technique is very operable and can be used in

combination with all kinds of fabric: leather, microfiber, cashmere etc. etc. Furthermore it works perfectly for reversible fur garments. dependent on how large the bands are and how

far apart they are stitched to the fabric; the fur skin is increased by minimum 50%. This is furthermore a great technique for interiors.

1. Choose the material and the preferred look.

2. Cut 1 Cm wide bands lengthwise.

3. to aChieve the uneven surfaCe from bark the bands should be stitChed to the fabriC disregarding hair lengths and the sex of the skin. this makes it easier and more eConomiCal to

produCe as it Can be made from leftover skins.

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