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01-11-2016, 04:24 PM
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[...] I understand that in some European countries, real fur is still legal so I am curious as to whether Alexandra's fur is real or not. [...]
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Euh... I am not aware of any European country where wearing fur is illegal. Which ones then? And what is the next step? Leather coats, bags, accessoires, shoes, gloves, car interiors, sofas, etc.? Seeing the fashion of last winter: coats with a fur-trimmed capuchon, I think fur is allowed in every European country.
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01-11-2016, 08:57 PM
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There is a major difference between leather, which the animals are being raised for meat and the leather is a by-product, and the often inhumane hunting and farming practices for fur. People who have problem with fur have the same issue with hunting trophies. The killing of an animal for no other purpose but pure vanity. BTW, most 'fur trims' nowadays are faux.
As for European countries that have laws: Austria, the UK and Croatia have banned fur farming,and the Netherlands has for chinchilla and fox, and are working on mink. There is a current movement in Finland pushing for it. Sweden and Switzerland have very serious laws and regulations in place.
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01-11-2016, 10:52 PM
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Alexandra was probably wearing something from her mothers wardrobe.
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01-12-2016, 02:29 PM
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Euh... I am not aware of any European country where wearing fur is illegal. Which ones then? And what is the next step? Leather coats, bags, accessoires, shoes, gloves, car interiors, sofas, etc.? Seeing the fashion of last winter: coats with a fur-trimmed capuchon, I think fur is allowed in every European country.
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Uhm... it was just a simple question I asked out of sheer curiosity.  I live in the UK and as Countessmeout has mentioned, fur farming is illegal here, and wearing real fur is a controversial topic. As I've said, I was simply curious about it's usage elsewhere in Europe. That is all.
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As for European countries that have laws: Austria, the UK and Croatia have banned fur farming,and the Netherlands has for chinchilla and fox, and are working on mink. There is a current movement in Finland pushing for it. Sweden and Switzerland have very serious laws and regulations in place.
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I was the original poster who asked the question about fur, so I appreciate you for answering in a more helpful way. 
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Alexandra was probably wearing something from her mothers wardrobe.
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It does come across as vintage/old to me - I think it's likely that you're correct.
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01-13-2016, 01:09 AM
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The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg hosted the New Year reception to the members of the government and parliament of Luxembourg
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3f&oe=56FDB32B
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01-17-2016, 11:07 AM
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an old picture of felix and claire, wearing a pink dress, during the wedding of pierre and beatrice casiraghi.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5782/...b24cb9d3_o.jpg
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01-17-2016, 02:16 PM
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I absolutely don't like the fur of Diane de Guerre , Prince Jean Jr second wife
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02-26-2016, 10:46 PM
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02-27-2016, 05:38 PM
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I'm not a fan of this outfit personally though it suits Maria Teresa well.
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02-27-2016, 05:59 PM
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This outfit adds pounds and pounds to her !!!! Even a slim person would hesitate before wearing this kind of .....hor.....I mean thing !
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02-27-2016, 06:44 PM
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i agree that it adds pounds on maria teresa. that jacket isn't easy to wear...
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02-29-2016, 03:59 AM
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I think the photo of GD Maria Teresa might have looked better had she had the model's arrangement of the jacket (asymmetrical, slightly open, only one facing of the lapel showing), and her angle to the camera.
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02-29-2016, 05:37 PM
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I think she liked the coat and wore it , she seems secure in herself and in her body. She obviously knew it would make her look bigger and didn't mind.
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03-05-2016, 06:07 PM
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Maria Teresa looked nice in both outfits, although I'm not so sure about her brooch with the second one.
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03-21-2016, 11:10 AM
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Claire was very understated and elegant and regal at the Pope audience - best dressed of the princesses. Though Alexandra and Tessy were also very appropriate for the occasion as well and nicely dressed
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03-21-2016, 04:17 PM
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Was disappointed that the Grand Duchess didn't wear a mantilla,Princess Claire was the best dressed,HGD Stéphanie's dress could have been a bit longer.
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03-21-2016, 04:55 PM
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I do not understand why GD does not wear a vale. And what a faux-pas for Stephanie such a short skirt
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