Neiman-Marcus Admits to Selling Fake Fake Fur (a.k.a. Real Fur)

Federal regulators have busted Neiman-Marcus and two other retailers for selling products marketed as containing fake fur, when in reality the fur was real.

The high-end retailer, along with DrJays.com and Eminent, settled federal claims that they had marketed rabbit, raccoon and mink as faux fur.

Why would businesses sell the real deal, which presumably is worth more, as something fake and less valuable?

Because demand for real fur has declined, while stores have had trouble keeping fake fur in stock, leading at least these three companies to do what would have been unthinkable years ago.

Neiman Marcus’ fake fake fur products were a Burberry Outerwear Jacket, a Stuart Weitzman Ballerina Flat shoe, and an Alice + Olivia Kyah Coat. DrJays.com is accused of using dead animals for the Snorkel Jacket by Crown Holder with a fur-lined hood, a Fur/Leather Vest by Knoles & Carter with exterior fur, and a New York Subway Leather Bomber Jacket by United Face with fur lining. Eminent’s fake fake products were an Australia Luxe Collective Nordic Angel Short Boot with a fur-trimmed hood, a Mark Jacobs Runway Roebling Coat, a Dakota Xan Fur Poncho, and an Eryn Brinie Belted Faux Fur Vest.

http://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/neiman-marcus-admits-to-selling-fake-fake-fur-aka-real-fur-130322?news=849509