WHITE AND BLACK SHEARED RABBIT SHAWL
Q: What if my fur’s style needs to be updated? Can you restyle fur at Morris Kaye and Sons?
A: We can restyle any fur that is in good condition. A fur that is in good condition will be a fur that has soft leather, that moves easily. The fur will not be dry or molting. We can restyle a fur several times, provided it is kept in good condition.
Q: My fur coat doesn’t quite fit me anymore. Can you re-style it so that it’s more comfortable to wear?
A: You may find that as you age, your fur no longer fits the way it did ten years ago, even if your weight has not changed. This is because over time, the human bone structure changes to increase the span of the shoulder blades and hips. We can let out several inches across the back and bust, and drop the armholes so that you are able to wear your fur more comfortably, drive without any constriction, or wear bulkier clothes on underneath.
Q: My coat is too long. Can you make it a shorter style?
Yes, we can restyle a fur coat to make it a stroller style coat or a jacket. We can also update the sleeves, collar, and cuffs to give your fur coat a more modern appearance. If there is sufficient fur left over, we can use the excess material to create fur keepsakes, vests, or purses.
Q: Can you repair damage such as rips and tears in the lining, and holes in the fur?
A: We can repair any damage, as long as the fur itself is in good condition. To repair any damage in the lining of the fur, we take special care not to change the appearance of the outside. To repair damage in the fur itself, we may insert new fur into the damaged areas in such a way that it is not visible to the naked eye.
Q: How does Morris Kaye and Sons clean a fur coat?
A: We use the same ground corn cob formula used by my grandfather, when he was a furrier. These natural chemicals have been used for over 200 years, and are still the best cleaning agents for fur. They will very mildly clean, while at the same time, remove excess dirt and oils. This process can now be done by a special machine that is designed to clean a fur with minimal handling, but very old furs that need special care are still cleaned by hand, just as they have been for hundreds of years. After the cleaning process, the fur is carefully glazed.
Q: What is glazing, and why is it necessary?
A: Glazing is a process that restores shine and luster to a fur coat, as well as adds essential oils to the follicles of the fur to keep the hairs from drying out and breaking. Without glazing, furs will not only look dull, but they may develop sparse patches, where brittle fur has broken off. During glazing, the fur will be lightly steamed and ironed depending on the type of fur, and then the glaze will be applied. the glaze is a powder, similar to a silicate, and it will go a long way toward restoring a fur. This process should be done every other year by a professional furrier.