Shear Genius

Furs get nipped and tucked for looks that are shapely, structured and superchic.

Photographed by Jason Pietra
Styled by Marcus Teo

December 2008

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Chado Ralph Rucci’s Barguzin sable coat for Pologeorgis, $230,000, at Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.7257, saksfifthavenue.com.

Photographed by Jason Pietra
Styled by Marcus Teo

December 2008

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