During the 2nd World War international trade was forbidden in most of the countries, making influence on fur fashion as well. The countries which had previously imported fur, in order to satisfy the market demand, during the said period had to resort to their own resources. For instance, in Italy leopard fur was replaced by rabbit, sheep, beaver fur and even certain types of mouse fur. The situation in France and England was similar. Thus, fur fashion also had to transform and adapt to the changed social and political situation; still, we cannot say that fur fashion in Europe decreased. At that hardship time women still remained feminine and they still wanted to perk. It is only that fur coats were replaced by other garments, such as wool coats which were trimmed with fur cuffs and collars.
Wool is the most widely used material for winter wear but even if it is the finest cashmere, it does lack a certainstyle. If it is bitter cold outside then you can be sure that wool will not keep you sufficiently warm and protected in freezing temperatures. If you wear heavy woolens you can be sure it will make you look dowdy. Acrylic is another alternative and can be manufactured to resemble fur but does not have the intrinsic charm or value that genuine fur hats, even if it is fox fur orraccoon fur.
Wool is the most widely used material for winter wear but even if it is the finest cashmere, it does lack a certainstyle. If it is bitter cold outside then you can be sure that wool will not keep you sufficiently warm and protected in freezing temperatures. If you wear heavy woolens you can be sure it will make you look dowdy. Acrylic is another alternative and can be manufactured to resemble fur but does not have the intrinsic charm or value that genuine fur hats, even if it is fox fur orraccoon fur.