BY CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ

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Local furriers offer many options
to the fur buyer
this season.

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A black and white mink
poncho designed by
Arnold Scassi. Photo
courtesy of SAGA Furs
of Scandinavia.

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ocal fur stores offer many
options to keep warm this
winter. From the sporty,
swingy coat to the luxurious full-
length look, fur buyers will not be
disappointed. The newest trend is the
exciting texture and colors in furs.
Sheared furs dye well and have a
light, supple look. The coloration
added to the shearlings is a
fashion statement this fall.
Sheared mink, nutria, beaver
and muskrat are popular.
John Tunis of Brickerainis
Furs in West Bloomfield reports
that his Italian collection will be
filled with colorful, sheared furs.
"We have all colors imaginable,"
said Mr. Tunis.
Mike Ceresnie of Ceresnie Offen
urs in Birmingham echoes the
colorful statement this season. "The
red is brighter than ruby and the blue
is electric," said Mr. Ceresnie. He also
mentions hunter green as a popular
choice.
"There is an array of colors," states
Martin Malter of Malter Furs in West
Bloomfield. He cites the blacks and
reds as stunning and rich, while an
aubergine — eggplant — color is
equally exciting.
Saga Furs of Scandinavia reports
that the shearlings are exciting, add
a chic message and are comfortable
to wear. Many American designers,
like Louis Dell'Olio for Anne Klein