Ermine was among the most prized, used to trim and line royal robes and capes (hence the reason the trope Ermine Cape Effect is named so). In Europe, certain furs were so prized that for a time there were Sumptuary Laws about who could wear what kind of fur. If you see characters wear a stylish fur, it usually means they either have enough wealth to buy it (either on a whim or saving up for one), or they have found other ways to get one, because in many cultures these are status symbols.Įven when those not in the upper classes wear furs this way, it still indicates that the aggregate wealth of a society is higher than normal. In fiction, as in real life, many people wear fur garments just because it's luxurious and glamorous, whether worn for warmth or for style. Delysia, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
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