Journal
The ERNY Furs Journal
Fur care tips, storage guides, and stories from five decades in Manhattan's Fur District.
- Care
- Storage
- Craft
- Culture
- CultureJune 2026
When Hip-Hop Wore Fur: The 90s & 2000s Fur Boom
How Manhattan furrier Ervin Rosenfeld became hip-hop's go-to for custom mink, as featured in The New Yorker's "Mink Inc."
Read → - CraftMay 2026
The Case for Vintage Fur
Why restyling a vintage or inherited fur coat is one of the most sustainable choices in fashion --- no new animal, no new synthetic.
Read → - HistoryAugust 2026
What Is a Furrier? A History of Fur and the Immigrants Who Built Manhattan's Fur District
What is a furrier, and where did Manhattan's Fur District come from? The immigrants who built one of New York's great skilled trades.
Read → - CraftAugust 2026
Mink, Sable, Fox, or Chinchilla: How to Choose the Right Fur
A furrier's guide to choosing between mink, sable, fox, and chinchilla — how each one wears, how warm it is, and how long it lasts.
Read → - CraftAugust 2026
How Warm Is a Fur Coat, and How Long Will It Last?
How fur coats compare to down for warmth, and how many years a well-cared-for fur coat can actually last.
Read → - GuideAugust 2026
The ERNY Furs Gift Guide: Teddy Bears, Scarves, Hats & More
A gift guide to fur teddy bears, throws, scarves, and hats — ready to buy or made to order at ERNY Furs in Manhattan's Fur District.
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Come by the shop.
Ervin will show you the skins first, then talk about the coat. Fittings by appointment; walk-ins welcome when the door is open.