What would you do with an heirloom mink coat

Hi, I hope this is the right place to post this, first time here.

When my grandma past away, we inherited a 100% mink long coat (midi lenght) that was bought in the 50’s for a lot of money. It’s in mint condition.

However, it’s not very 2021 to wear a full fur coat. I would never buy that, but here it is and I don’t know what to do with it.

If I keep it as is, it will be worn like once in a blue moon (if that) and I’m afraid to be judge for wearing it (ethically speaking). Even if I live in a cold climate (eastern Canada).

I thought of cutting into pieces and make mittens, eat muffs and such with it, but feel awful to cut it.

What would you do? Do you have other ideas?

I feel bad getting rid of it, bad to wear it, bad to keep it in a chest and bad to cut it.

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Homegrown Mink Coat #2 reddit.com/gallery/reswz0
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Found this Mink coat at a thrift store. It has β€œDoris Singleton” embroidered inside. Anyone know anything? reddit.com/gallery/rcxlpb
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I inherited my great-great Aunt's mink fur coat about 5+ years ago but never worn it. Very conflicted on wearing it, and how to style it! Advice would be very much appreciated.

It's pretty similar to this one ends at about knee height, and I just can't work out how to wear it, or even when to wear it!

I obviously don't support the fur industry, and even though I've not supported it by buying it (the coat must be nearly 100 years old) but it seems such a shame to not use it. I wouldn't feel right donating it or selling it either.

Has anyone else had a similar experience or advice to share?

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[Review] 🎢 Fat Sister in a Little Coat 🎢 β€œLoro Piana” Baby Cashmere and Mink Coat from Kiki | Size 42

Alright friends, I have been on the hunt for a new coat that 1. made me feel special and 2. could fit my fat sister body. I searched high and low for one that met those qualifications, and came soclose with this coat. I was beyond excited when I first purchased this coat, but then felt like I was in Tommy Boy as soon as I tried it on - sad fit pic lol

For your reference, I’m a little over 5’9 and fluctuate between size 12-14 US. I paid a lot of attention to the measurements of the chest and shoulders… but none to the length of the sleeves 😭. The sleeves are what really make this coat not work for me personally. The only solution I’ve come up with is to add fur trim at the ends of the sleeves, but I think that would be pretty difficult to execute well.


##General Housekeeping

Disclosures: no reduction in fees, gifts nor discounts were offered in exchange for this review.

Seller: Kiki

WeChat ID: d15919377572

Price: 1980Β₯ + 380Β₯ Shipping ~ $305 + $58 USD

Payment method: PayPal Friends & Family

Shipping method: FedEx

CCW


##Timeline

October 10 - I ask Kiki if she has this coat in size 42. She does and I pay via PayPal.

October 18 - Kiki mails the package without any PSPs. I think this is standard for her.

November 3 - I receive the coat


##Photos

My Photos - please ignore the wrinkles

Factory Photos

PSPs - N/A, Kiki doesn’t seem to send PSPs

Authentic - N/A, as hard as I tried to find an authentic version of this coat, I couldn’t locate one. Given the lengths that the factory went to to prove the measurements were true to some version of an authentic (there were images of the deconstructed auth pieces in the sellers’ albums… which of course I am unable to find now), I have to assume there is something out on the market that they are copying… but until I can find it, I guess this is a fantasy piece.


##Quality 10/10

The materials used to make this coat are exquisite - the mink and baby cashmere are so soft and feel so luxurious. I live in a climate that doesn’t really get much colder than 20F, so I don’t need anything too warm, and this suited my needs. The chevron pattern of the mink is beautiful, well executed, and unique. The design is very eye catching and would definitely turn heads when you enter a room.


##Accuracy 0/10

[link to Loro Piana authenti

... keep reading on reddit ➑

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Joan’s mink coat

I just realized that Don totally knows about Roger and Joan. The second he saw her wear that mink coat in the office, he knew. (Unless she wouldn’t wear it in the office, which is very un-Joan). Like I bet within a month of working at Sterling Coo, Don was like, β€˜hey I know that coat.’

Okay edit** all I’m saying is Don would have seen Joan in this coat at least once

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1950s mink fur coat 😍
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Market for a Mink Coat?

This crossed my mind today so thought I’d ask the question here.

My mom, who now resides in a care home, owns a beautiful, rarely worn, full length mink coat in excellent condition.

She won’t be needing it and it seems a shame to just have it sitting in storage. Is there a market for mink coats in Winnipeg? Is there some way I can determine what it’s worth? I have no idea what to do with this thing.

TIA

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where to find a custom dog tailor that works with used mink coats?
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A mink coat???!!!
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"Ahh! You're asking about my mink coat?" Tom inferred.
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Sarah was feeling particularly bold. She did her eye Shadow, donned her silk teal scarf. She went out and got her wing tips done. She bought the black mink coat. Despite being in an oppressive marriage for years, she always knew she was beautiful. She could now show it again.
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She wont need education, he will provide, she'll needs tzo be a tradwife by all means. Also: Mink coats and nights at the opera! reddit.com/gallery/mfsbrk
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Does anyone else remember in the early 2000's there was a massive donation of fur coats to some charity, resulting in that one winter where all the homeless were decked out in full length mink?

I specifically remember this one super tall guy with long hair and a beard that looked particularly badass.

Just wondering if anyone else remembers this.

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A very interesting vintage find: mink coat with fox fur sleeves for $49
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