Fur coats from Greece

Greece is one of the world leaders in the production of natural fur products. The sunny homeland of the legendary Hercules is an ideal place to purchase a long-awaited beautiful fur coat. And the opportunity to combine shopping with excellent rest cannot but seduce Russian fashionistas.

Greek fur production dates back to the late 19th century. At this time, family contracts appeared, making money by sewing fur coats. Already in the first half of the 20th century, manufacturers from this country take the leading positions in the European market, take an active part in world fur exhibitions.

Over time, successful businesses have grown into large companies, but family continuity remains. By their structure, huge concerns are dozens of interconnected workshops, each with a narrow specialization, performing a strictly defined operation.

In Greece, there is a special organization, the Furriers' Union, which develops quality standards for fur products. The center of the fur industry is Kastoria, a city with several hundred factories. It is here that international exhibitions are held, and the Fur Museum runs.

It should be noted that in the 90s of the 20th century, fur production in Greece experienced some decline due to competition with a Chinese manufacturer. But nevertheless, the Greek fur coat is always a brand, the quality of which is undeniable.

The climate of Greece does not allow for fur-bearing animals to be raised in the country. Therefore, from the very inception of the industry, raw materials were purchased at auctions (America, Canada, Scandinavian countries). Greek fur coats are made from mink and sable, silver fox and chinchilla, lynx and raccoon.The quality of the fur meets international standards. It is extremely difficult to find a thing made of old or defective fur here.

Design developments are represented by both traditional models of fur coats and single exclusive options. The experience of Italian and French colleagues is being successfully introduced. The latest equipment is used for the production of clothes.

Fur products of Greek manufacturers are made in the spirit of the latest fashion trends and are presented in a huge assortment: floor-length models and bold mini options, elegant coats, democratic fur vests, youth jackets. A woman with any shape can always find a fur coat that will fit her perfectly.

In general, the goods of any of the Greek fur factories will be of high quality, confirmed by the appropriate certificates. However, let's make a small overview of the manufacturers.

The KAFASIS factory, which started its work in 1905, is one of the oldest in Greece. Its products are quite expensive, since high quality Scandinavian mink is used as a raw material. The creative imagination of the factory's designers with the help of modern equipment gives rise to elite models - true masterpieces.

EGO GROUP has been operating in Kastoria since 1996. This company also sews its products from decent quality skins. A distinctive quality of EGO GROUP is an individual approach to the client: luxurious fur items are made by hand, every detail is worked out.

Designers known all over the world work here. The EGO brand is a symbol of high quality, creativity and exclusivity in fur clothing. The company maintains a strong position in the world market, has a number of its own showrooms in Greece, where you can buy the latest collections.

The Dios Furs fur factory dates back to 1963. Brothers Nikolaos and Ilias Dios founded a small family business for sewing fur garments. In the 70s, only about ten people worked here. At first, fox and astrakhan fur acted as raw materials, later the company began to buy mink, sable and lynx at famous fur auctions.

Along with production, Dios Furs has occupied a niche in the field of trade - it has started exporting its goods to Russia, European countries, the USA, and the United Arab Emirates. The company participates in international exhibitions.

We should also mention other Greek companies that use innovative production methods, an individual approach to the development of each model. These are Marko Varni, Versavi, Manakas, Rizos Mousios, Soulis, Elegant Furs.

Manufacturers take into account the experience of Italian designers. Each fur coat has its own unique design, and with a significant range of products, it is difficult to find repeating options.

In Russian specialized fur salons, Greek-made fur coats are widely represented. Moreover, if you wish, here they can adjust the product to your figure.

You can also use the online store and choose a fur product from the catalog or place an order for an individual fur coat at a Greek factory. This will save you time and money. At the same time, there is always the opportunity to exchange a thing in case it does not suit you.

Recently, the so-called fur-coat tours to Greece have become popular - tourist routes for the purpose of shopping. This is reasonable: in order to buy a fur coat on your own in this country, you need to know exactly where to go. Searching for a trusted manufacturer will take a lot of time from an inexperienced person. Even if you find a factory, there is no guarantee that the purchase will be profitable. For this, fur coats tours are organized - they save time, money for the buyer and help him to buy a really high-quality thing.

All that is required of you is to contact a travel agency: they will arrange a trip for you, book a hotel and deliver to the factory, where you can buy a fur coat of decent quality.Of course, this service is not the cheapest, but you can relax in this beautiful warm country and purchase a product directly from the manufacturer with a high quality guarantee.

If you nevertheless decide to buy a fur coat in Greece on your own, you should heed the following tips:

• You should be careful about too cheap products, since such a fur coat may turn out to be a Chinese fake.
• Do not go shopping in places popular with tourists (for example, Kallistratia or Kastoria), prices there will obviously be higher, it is better to choose more remote cities (Thessaloniki, Paralia Katerinis).
• Be picky: check the weight of the fur coat, its smell (it should not be heavy, but smell like leather), carefully inspect the fur. Demand rip up the lining to inspect the flesh. Pretend that you are a real expert in this area.
• Feel free to bargain with the seller, ask to throw off half of the indicated price. It is profitable to buy several fur coats at once - you are guaranteed to receive a discount.
• Speak English better (if you speak this language), since sellers traditionally overcharge our compatriots.

Greek fur coats are much more expensive than Chinese products - this is completely justified. There are no seasonal price surges for fur in Greece as the demand for these products is stable. Look at the newest collection first, then check out the old one, find out if there are any discounts on it. When buying, ask the seller on the check to indicate the price of less than a thousand dollars - this way you will save additional money on 30% customs tax.

The price depends on the number of fur skins that went into sewing the product, and the larger the pieces, the more expensive the fur coat. The lowest price is for models that are sewn into dissolution, the highest is for cross-sections. If mink fur is combined with lynx or sable, it is clear that this affects the price of the fur coat.

If we talk about mink, then the color of the product also determines the cost: the most valuable is black Blackglama, the most affordable is walnut.

Even buying a fur coat in Greece, you can get a product of dubious quality, to put it simply, a fake. Therefore, it is good to inquire in advance about the names of famous Greek fur companies and remember them. Consider the label carefully when purchasing. But, keep in mind that it can also be faked.

Next, evaluate the quality of the fur itself. So, for example, in a mink of Greek production, the awn is low and vertical, in a Chinese fur coat, it is long and lies on the back.

Look at the shine of the item. The fur of the Greek mink has a uniform shine, the Chinese one shines with “pieces”, the shine itself resembles a glass one. The Chinese fur coat does not have a dense undercoat, while Greek products made from Scandinavian or American fur have a rather thick undercoat.

It is clear that a fur coat must have strong, even seams. Remember an interesting point - Greek models never have a lining in a bright flashy color, plus it is not sewn to the fur at the bottom (so that the buyer has the opportunity to inspect the inside of the thing).

Basically, fashionistas speak very positively about Greek-made fur coats, list their advantages such as high quality fur, excellent tailoring, and the provision of a quality certificate for each model.

Other women warn potential customers, talk about their negative experiences when an unscrupulous seller in Greece tried to impose poor-quality things on them - fur coats that hang in salons for several years and have lost their presentable appearance.