https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1968075 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:12:28 +0000 krishnidoux 1968075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Suz</b>. You are so kind, and have such empathy! You are so correct, regarding fur here. There is a wave of rebellion and outrage at using real fur though, but I think it's not as maintream, and people wouldn'T give themselves the right to abuse someone because they wear it. I wonder if it's also because it's en extraverted cutlure too, where insulted people will talk back easily.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, it was quite a culture shock for me when I moved out west. In my upbringing, animal skin had been something precious and important. I mean, leather pants appeared like the summum of chic; my own mother spent thousands of dollars on a mink coat, her pized possession. Mind you the best topper for her 1980's Louis Feraud shoulder padded suits - she must have been the queen of power suits, bright red ones in particular. My mother was of this generation of literally superwomen who took it all on, 8hr shifts + household chores + cooking + kids + career, fur coat included when it came by. A long, ankle length nicely cut fur coat was a feminine essential in Quebec for decades. Even today, with the advances in material engineering, as you mention, nothing beats a fur lined hoodie to keep your cheeks from freezing.</p> <p>OK, here's an example if anyone wants one.&nbsp;</p> <p>My aunt lives two blocks away from the movie theater. In the dead of winter one evening, I don't know what came over her to do this, (she's the sweetest thing), she ventured out in dead freezing temperatures to walk over to the movies where she watched a romance flick, this only a few months after her crushing divorce with my mother's brother. Anyway, don't do this. Especially if your nearsighted. My poor aunt came home after the 8 minutes walk from the theatre to find that because she had been crying on the way back, her glasses were now FROZEN onto her cheeks. Yet thankfully the rest of her body was intact partly due to the fur lining here and there. That's what - 40 celsius will do to you. This is no joke! When it's there, you don't care anymore, you just don't want frostbites. (BTW her kitchen pipes also burst, but in that case no amount of fur will help).</p> <p>Another memory: back from the hockey rink (somewhere like 1976). Neighbor Frédérick (the tough good looking one on the block) couldn't feel his feet from a 30 min walk in full gear. I'm in the playroom with Frédérick's sister and other kids, while Frédérick's upstairs his mom giving him a luke warm bath. His screams. His horrible, heart renching shriek from pain. Yikes, you never want to experience frostbites after you hear this. I still remember the look of dismay on his little sister's face.&nbsp;</p> <p>But I realize these very Québécois experiences are not the norm eslewhere and there is indeed an indignation at the idea of using animal skin for body wear.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1967986 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:34:37 +0000 Suz 1967986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Krish</b>, I was also thinking it must have been some culture shock for you because in Quebec fur is more understood as acceptable! And anyway, it was your grandmother's coat!!! People are nasty sometimes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1967966 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:47:08 +0000 krishnidoux 1967966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lyn</b>, that is such a nice thing to say. Sympathy received! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1967913 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:19:37 +0000 lyn67 1967913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MM or not, it is glamorous, pls.if possible do not remove the fur-qui praevalebat consummatus est-and at least it landed to a mindful home, which still matters!</p> <p><b>Krish</b>, I was&nbsp; so sorry&nbsp; to read your story-over&nbsp; my sympathy flies to you over&nbsp; decades and space.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1967733 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:24:13 +0000 cindysmith 1967733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/3#post-1967643 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:15:19 +0000 Christina F. 1967643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Questionable provenance or not, this is fabulous and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967629 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:23:49 +0000 unfrumped 1967629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Max Mara meets Dr. Zhivago!<br /> You come across the most amazing things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967625 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:52:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1967625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Max Mara or Zax Zara (ha! I loved your invention), it is a great coat on you, Suz. Crazy like a fox! </p> <p>Oh, and I predict you are going to have a blast choosing coats that don't need to keep you warm to -30C!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967616 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:16:11 +0000 Suz 1967616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all, for your thoughtful replies re the fur. I am of two minds myself about it. I feel fine about the parka. The company takes steps to ensure that the materials are all ethically sourced and in addition, their waterproofing is a special type that causes less harm to the environment. I wear it in an environment where it fills a genuine function. As for this piece, I do think second-hand makes a difference. It's a re-use.&nbsp;</p> <p>My step-daughter is adamant on this: no wool, no leather, no fur, no down, etc. etc. But guess what? She is so perpetually cold, she had to move to a sunny country just to continue to exist! (Not a joke!!)</p> <p><b>LaPed,</b> I love that coat! Very retro/ ladylike and fun!</p> <p><b>Lisa</b>, I knew right away this was not a real Max Mara but what the heck -- the fabric was quite distinctive and the style...I'd be curious to know more of the history of this piece but googling did not bring up similar coats.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967615 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:15:38 +0000 Sara L. 1967615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great coat and I look forward to seeing more of how you style it.&nbsp; I always assume most fur is faux nowadays, especially small bits on cuffs or hoods.&nbsp; Obviously, that's not always the case, but faux fur is so much more common than it used to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967611 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:02:11 +0000 Laurie 1967611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning!&nbsp; &nbsp;#1-2 are just...stunning.</p> <p>As for the fur, that animal was taken a long time ago.&nbsp; If this coat got put in the trash now, the sacrifice of that living being is even more of a shame.&nbsp; &nbsp;No judgement!&nbsp; Yay for recycling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967599 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:01:35 +0000 Diana 1967599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's gorgeous on you and perfect for a west coast winter. &nbsp;I would honestly just wear it with jeans, but I am of the opinion that everything goes with jeans.</p> <p>FWIW, I'm not a fan of real fur but I feel that buying it secondhand is acceptable. &nbsp;I wouldn't personally wear it, but I don't wear faux fur either so...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967594 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:54:21 +0000 Janet 1967594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, "Max Mara" or not, that's just too fun and you needed that in your wardrobe! So perfect on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967591 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:52:03 +0000 LaPed 1967591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, krishnidoux, I love your story and the way you've told it! Definitely save that one; it's good enough to publish.&nbsp;</p> <p>The coat is super fun, and it reminds me of this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thereformation.com/products/lucille-coat">Reformation coat</a>&nbsp;that I keep browsing. Love the big furry cuffs. So, I'm going to say you're very on-trend! Fun for the holiday capsule and looks SO GOOD with the silver skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967570 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:09:17 +0000 Anonymous 1967570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was curious enough about the label and style to do some googling , and although the label itself looks "real", and MM does manufacture in China now, the style is incongruous with the house. &nbsp;Weird eh? &nbsp;I still want it &nbsp;And I hear you about fur. I have a SAM parka with real fur on the hood, and it still bothers me today that I bought it. I even wrote to the manufacturer first to determine the source of the fur and got some half-assed response in return, but it was enough to at least assuage my guilt. It feels alternately luxurious and irresponsible, but holy heck is it warm. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967554 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:18:07 +0000 Canada 1967554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967552 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:00:41 +0000 Angie 1967552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate the thoughtful and cerebral response and about the real fur,<b> Suz</b>. It makes sense. I don’t want leather in my life - but shoes are hard and bags are my best. The rest, I try hard to live without. We do what we can, and what our conscience will bear. FWIW, I bear no negative judgement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967549 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:53:06 +0000 Bijou 1967549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This coat is amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967543 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:18:06 +0000 Chris987 1967543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous as a piece and spectacular on you! I bet you will find it wonderful to wear a coat that is simply beautiful without having to be super warm as coats have to do in Ontario. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967542 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:12:43 +0000 RobinF 1967542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I love it! It looks amazing on you and I bet will look great with your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967537 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:23:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1967537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course it called out to you--it is perfect for you! Looking forward to seeing it with your red boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967535 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:41:29 +0000 gryffin 1967535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - nothing beats extraordinary outerwear. Awesome piece. Enjoy it!! Looks marvelous on. On the fur...it’s second hand. You are making the poor animals sacrifice valid. I am vegan diet wise. I avoid what can. I do own leather shoes, gloves and bags. I just bought a new puffer. For the life of me I could not find s nice one without fur on the hood. It’s a Pendleton Jackson. I took the fur off and feel very bad. But I tried on a lot of coats over the last 2 yr and it fits and ticks all the boxes. So I’ve made peace with living as respectfully as I can. Continuing to make that a priority but enjoying what I do decide to buy. No one lives perfectly..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967514 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:01:28 +0000 Sisi 1967514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab! You make me think of Snegurochka (the Russian version of Snowhite). I approve the purchase wholeheartedly. </p> <p>That said I am shocked to see&nbsp;how&nbsp;the Max Mara label looks&nbsp;exactly like the real one ... but the coat is so evidently not Max Mara. It's incredible what they can do.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967503 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:27:09 +0000 Jane 1967503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So gorgeous! It looks amazing. </p> <p>(But I’d be wary of the fur.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967496 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 05:47:52 +0000 Kate 1967496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfectly lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967494 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 05:11:44 +0000 Gigi 1967494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is one amazing coat! I love it on you. I'm so glad you found it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967484 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:26:13 +0000 Suz 1967484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA, <b>Krish</b> alludes to something key here. Attitudes in Quebec have long been different from those in the rest of the country...fur remained accepted there for a long time (maybe always) and <b>there is a very good reason for it.&nbsp;</b>Actually, a couple of reasons. (Economy and the weather). In Ontario it was very much "out" for a while but has returned to favour as fur has become ethically sourced. I don't know what the situation is on the west coast.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967483 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:16:08 +0000 Suz 1967483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you think, <b>Shevia</b>? It's so not Max Mara quality or even style. I think they make a lot of fakes in China. Or did, about 10 years ago? &nbsp;I never for a second thought it was the real thing. I once owned a MaxMara weekend linen jacket and I will never forget the quality. It was a huge splurge for me in the 80s when I bought it and I still miss it!&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway. Back to this one. <b>Angie,</b> you will be sorry to hear that the fur is real.&nbsp;</p> <p>I recognize that makes it ethically problematic, but even my vegan stepdaughter makes exceptions for people wearing second-hand goods. </p> <p>I have real fur on my Nobis parka hood, too. People living in Quebec, Ontario, the Canadian prairies, and the true north know this: in deep cold, nothing keeps a face warmer than real fur. It is unique in its properties and there is no substitute. I walk for hours in -30 temps. It makes a huge difference to my comfort. But on the parka I know that the fur is ethically sourced and no creature was killed to make that coat. In this case, I do not know that. Guilty as charged.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, those cuffs are completely removable. Though my stepdaughter would object just as strongly to the leather gloves I might purchase to close the gap!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967476 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:11:17 +0000 Jaime 1967476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you know I love this story and I love that coat. You look smashing in it in every single picture. I am guessing the fur is fake and the label is real. Not the quality of old Max Mara made in Italy but probably a legitimate label or at least liscensee. You are probably in a very good second hand city, just sayin' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/max-mara-coat-or-a-funny-thing-happened-while-i-was-waiting-for-the-bus/page/2#post-1967472 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:01:15 +0000 rachylou 1967472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun fab coat! </p>