Information on Vintage Fendi Mink Coat

[HaleighMyers]

Hello!

I was given this coat & looking to find any information about it as I’ve searched online & am unable to find anything. This was given to me as an item to sell & I’m curious on pricing.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

As per forum rules we cannot authenticate or give pricing information.
I am uncertain why you think it is mink. The fur does not appear to be mink.
If you take a better photo of the fur that would help.

It is a nice looking coat and the label looks like late 1980s or early 90s to me.
Let's see what others think.

 

[HaleighMyers]

My grandmother who gifted it to me states it was mink.

 

[MagsRags]

I am not a fur expert, but I agree with Mary Jane that it does not have the typical look of mink. Hopefully Caryn @foreveraftervintage will stop by to take a look.

 

[HaleighMyers]

Trying to take better pictures

 

[MagsRags]

Could it be sheared mink?

 

[foreveraftervintage]

Agree with what was shared already on dating. The fur type is muskrat and it was dyed and sheared to look like sheared mink. It is muskrat though. I’m able to determine the fur type based on the size and shape of the outline of the pelts, as well as the appearance of the fur.

 

[HaleighMyers]

Is it of any value?

 

[foreveraftervintage]

Is it of any value?

The coat is a nice coat. It’s hard for anyone to truly tell you resale value though, especially on coats and fur. They do not hold nearly the same value when preowned as when new. Even when new, it’s a guessing game. People do like the designer, and people do need winter wear during the winter, but not so much during warmer seasons. Some want fur more, some want no fur, and some might pay for a little bit more for the designer, but not so much for the fur type. Aside from that, it is based on style preference.
You can use the information you’ve learned to try to find some similar coats that might be for sale to but your guess on resale value could be as good as anyone else’s.