Wearing Fur Is A Hot Trend Right Now— Here's Why
Trend Report: 10 Celebrities Slaying In Fur
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Why does the fur trend have us in a chokehold?
While fur has always been a bold fashion statement, its current popularity has been influenced by a mix of cultural and social trends. The TikTok-famous “mob wife“ aesthetic brought fur back into focus. Pairing oversized black shades, chunky gold jewelry, and bold, colorful furs became a way to channel high drama and luxe vibes. The “rich auntie“ lifestyle is also fueling the trend. Nothing screams loud luxury, glam, and power like tossing on a fur coat. For many, it can symbolize success, sophistication, and stepping into your light. Essence highlighted this in a 2024 piece about fur’s resurgence. As reported, fur was once gifted to enslaved women in place of pay, symbolizing independence and self-worth. Over time, fur has become a symbol of affluence and resilience, often worn for special occasions like church, graduations, and family gatherings. Couple Goals: Monica And Her Boo Pop Out On In His And Her Fur CoatsStyle Gallery: Black Celebrity ‘It Girls’ In The Fur Trend
Black women celebrities have mastered the art of fur. Mary J. Blige is forever iconic, regularly rocking fur with confidence that turns heads. Rihanna makes bold, edgy fur statements that remind us why she’s always ahead of the curve. Cardi B keeps fur front and center at Fashion Weeks, even debuting in a breathtaking floor-length blue piece on the runway. Ashanti, Monica, and Ciara add their own touch of glam, effortlessly blending cozy and chic with their fur looks. Get inspired by the latest fur trend! See our celebrity gallery below and take notes on how to add it to your winter wardrobe.1. Balmain Green
Cardi B exuded luxury at the Balmain RTW ’25 show during Paris Fashion Week. The rapper poses effortlessly in an opulent, oversized deep green fur coat. She elevated the look with statement gold earrings, a sleek black headscarf, and a cinched waist belt to show curves. Serving high-fashion drama, Cardi delivered a show-stopping moment that commanded attention.
2. The Color Of The Season
Kelly Rowland is giving vintage fashion with a modern monochromatic twist in this rich, burgundy fur coat. She wore the look to support her fellow Destiny’s Child member, Michelle Williams at Death Becomes Her. Kelly kept her look sleek, trendy, and edgy.
3. Red Haute Like Fire
Kandi Burruss stepped out in New York looking hot, hot, HAUTE. She wore a curve-hugging red gown paired with a matching oversized fuzzy fur. The gold necklace and her sleek updo complete the look with glam.
4. Fur Coats & Metallic Boots
Ashanti came through serving ice queen realness during her New Years Eve 2023 performance! Draped in a luxe white fur coat and matching fur hat, she looked like pure winter royalty. She kept it chic with a sleek white mini dress and took things up a notch with metallic silver thigh-high boots.
5. Going Bare & Barely There
Doja was outside being Doja in August 2024. She served the girls in an over-the-top barely there fit wearing a natural fur and white lingerie set. In her hand she accessorized with a suitcase and a glass of wine. There’s so much going on in this look – and nothing at all – and we love it!
6. Cape Couture
NeNe Leakes oozes rich auntie as she steps out in a luxe black fur cape over an all-black, skin-tight ensemble. Her platinum blonde hair is flowing, her smile is beaming. Her whole energy is giving, honey!
7. Birthday Queen
Mary J. Blige celebrated her birthday in a shimmering silver mini dress that looked like it was poured on her. The queen of hip-hop soul added an extra layer of glam with a plush fur coat draped effortlessly over her shoulders. Stacked diamond necklaces, strappy heels, and that signature boss attitude made it clear she was the birthday girl.
8. Looking Like (Monochromatic) Money
Ciara serves a full monochrome moment in this rich money-green ensemble that screams luxury meets edge. Rocking a structured leather mini dress with a matching plush fur coat draped effortlessly over her shoulders, she looks both chic and powerful. And let’s not forget those thigh-high fuzzy boots that take the look to the next level.
9. Heaven's Angel
Angel Reese stepped out in heavenly glam in an all-white look we loved. The WNBA star donned a sleek strapless gown paired with a fluffy fur statement coat. Living up to her name – and the Victoria Secret show she was attending that night – she gave pure angelic vibes.
10. Black & White
Dear Bey – more of this! We love Beyonce’s take on the fur trend by mixing a black fur with a classic black and white stripe print. Both are visibily interesting and forward thinking. Let’s go, Bey!
