Together they are the meat and potatoes of the fur collections shown this week, many by designers who have made their names in ready-to-wear.

Their fur collections could slide seamlessly into their ready-to-wear lines, so closely are they related.

Still to come, on June 2, is the first fur collection by John Galliano.

The last fur collection was substandard, and none of his ready-to-wear is being bought by American department stores.

In May, he introduced his first fur collection, at a time of innovation in fur.

Every so often the Fendis introduce a fur collection that breaks new ground and makes traditional furs seem obsolete.

Carolina Herrera's fur collection for Revillon was off to a strong start.

The fur collection should be particularly sweet for the embattled fur industry.

As "name" clothes designers become more and more active in fur collections, they too are adding to the already notable diversity.

My fur collection is a matter of Spoon having her own tastes in what she likes.