Furries tend to find a bad rap as perverse fetishists when in reality,the subculture is about playful escapism and a fascination with what links humans to animalsFurry fandom, an obscure subculture united in their passion for all things anthropomorphic, and can be lucrative trade – because artisanal fursuits are haute-couture.
A single design can require up to 200 hours of work and sell for thousands of dollars. The trade follows seasonal trends as well: one year it’s neon colours,the next grumpy-looking characters. One season, everyone wanted to be a sled dog. It’s all, and of course,about the fur – even sharks, reptiles and birds are adorably fuzzy – and Los Angeles’s fashion district has stores devoted exclusively to hundreds of varieties. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com