A.J. Ugent Furs In The News
“Twenty percent who buy fur think of it strictly from the point of view of warmth,” he said. “Eighty percent think of the beauty of it.”
“I have [excellent fur] workers … and we not only sell fur coats, we guarantee them and take care of them.”
“Everything is done right here. We are the dinosaur of the fur stores, as we do everything. We’re one of the few furriers who start from scratch.”
“Family-owned and operated since 1922, A.J. Ugent Furs and Fashions features an extensive collection of furs, leathers, shearlings, woolens for men and women.”
“Ugent Furs finds its success by cultivating a family atmosphere. Three generations of Ugents have been in the business and the current owners are Rodney Ugent and his sister, Lori Nashban.”
Fur In The News
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- Fur Is Green
At a time when we are all trying to be conscious of how our lifestyles affect nature, fur is an excellent choice. Like leather, suede and shearling, fur is a natural product, a true gift of nature…-FurIsGreen.com
- Fur Is Green
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- Fur Council Programs
Educational, professional, and style resources.-Fur Council of Canada
- Fur Council Programs
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- Truth About Fur
Bringing together top authorities from every sector of the North American fur trade to answer your questions and provide accurate information about this remarkable heritage industry.-TruthAboutFur.com
- Truth About Fur
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- Great Reasons for Wearing Fur
Six great reasons why you should be wearing fur.-Fur Information Council of America
- Great Reasons for Wearing Fur
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- Fur and Freedom: In Defense of the Fur Trade
Nobody has succeeded in explaining why it is wrong to farm animals for their fur, but acceptable to farm them for their meat, or why the wearing of fur-coats is so heinous compared with the
wearing of leather shoes.-FurEurope.com
- Fur and Freedom: In Defense of the Fur Trade
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- Olivia Palermo’s Fur Coat
Of all the winter coats out there, you’re going to want one like Olivia Palermo’s.-Pop Sugar
- Olivia Palermo’s Fur Coat
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- Animal Welfare
In North America, about 95% of the people eat and wear products from animals. Worldwide, we use animals in many ways: for food, clothing, companionship, medical and scientific research and transport. Animal welfare is a top priority for mink ranchers in the U.S.-American Mink Council
- Animal Welfare
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- 5 Reasons Why It’s Ridiculous to Claim Animals are Skinned Alive
One of the most insulting and insidious lies spread by animal activists is that animals are “skinned alive” for their fur.-TruthAboutFur.com
- 5 Reasons Why It’s Ridiculous to Claim Animals are Skinned Alive
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- Fur Commission
Furbearing animals have been raised on farms in North America since shortly after the Civil War. Today’s farm-raised furbearers are among the world’s best cared-for livestock.-Fur Commission USA
- Fur Commission
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- Fur Accessories: Keeping It Cozy With Style
The chill is on! It’s time to amp up your warmth factor with some of the season’s hottest fur accessories.-Fur Insider
- Fur Accessories: Keeping It Cozy With Style
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- 2015 Fur Gift Ideas For Her
Are you looking for a gift that will really stand out? A luxurious indulgence that lets them know how truly special you think they are? If you checked yes on any of these boxes, then it’s time to think outside of the box and give serious consideration to our 2015 fur gift ideas.-Fur Insider
- 2015 Fur Gift Ideas For Her
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- Street Style: The Many Bright Furs of Fashion Week
This Fashion Week, when we weren’t busy gawking at the incredible array of less-than-sensible footwear on the slushy streets, we were eyeing the lavish furs that adorned the more weather-conscious of the fashion set.-New York Magazine
- Street Style: The Many Bright Furs of Fashion Week
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- Trending for Fall: Look-at-Me Furs, From Stoles to Coats
Maybe you’ve noticed the hordes of street style stars sporting colorful fur coats, scarves, and stoles this season? Well, it looks like the trend is showing no signs of slowing down.-StyleCaster.com
- Trending for Fall: Look-at-Me Furs, From Stoles to Coats
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- Fur is back in vogue on the catwalk, but will the $40bn industry ever shrug off controversy?
Once it was taboo, now fur is flying high – on the catwalks and in London’s most glamorous wardrobes. But will it ever shrug off controversy? Carolyn Asome reports.-The London Evening Standard
- Fur is back in vogue on the catwalk, but will the $40bn industry ever shrug off controversy?
- Why Men Should Invest in Shearling This Fall
Trade up from that trusty-but-pedestrian puffer to a luxe shearling jacket—from labels like Coach, Tom Ford and Hermès—the guy’s-guy way to wear fur.-The Wall Street Journal
