When Drake appears in a fur coat, the internet stops. His appearances in statement fur pieces have sparked online praise, debates, and memes. From an oversized mink coat to a faux fur statement jacket to a shearling-lined jacket, Drake has made fur a big part of his style.
From prehistoric survival gear to a symbol of wealth and luxury, fur coats have gone through a remarkable transition over the centuries. In more recent years, celebrities like Drake have become part of fur’s place in modern fashion and popular culture.
Drake has been wearing fur coats publicly since at least 2012. By 2014, Toronto designer Farley Chatto described Drake as a regular client and was crafting custom-designed pieces for him for both public and private occasions. Since then, fur coats have become a recurring part of Drake’s fashion at events including birthdays, performances, and public appearances.
But what do people love about Drake’s fur game?
Drake’s fur is unapologetic luxury and often carries hometown pride. In 2016, Drake received a one-of-one Toronto Huskies-inspired coat reported to be worth around $25,000, while Farley Chatto has also created custom pieces for him using luxury furs such as Russian broadtail, silver fox, and chinchilla. In the “Slap the City” music video, Drake danced in a fur coat displaying some of Canada’s most recognizable brands, including Sleep Country, RBC, Canadian Tire, Molson Canadian, and Manchu Wok, carrying that hometown pride.
Statement fur has also remained part of the wider luxury fashion conversation. According to Casiani, a luxury fur garment manufacturer from Kastoria, Greece, with decades of experience in traditional fur craftsmanship, “The fur coat hasn’t disappeared. It has been recalibrated for what people actually wear today and how they wear it.”
A Collection of Drake’s Best Fur Looks
Drake is making a bold statement with his fur coats. Although fur coats have been around for centuries, he has made them a recognizable part of his own image. What began as prehistoric survival gear later became a symbol of wealth, status, and luxury, and today it continues to play a role in celebrity fashion. Whether it is in music videos, casual events, celebrations, or sports games, celebrities continue to wear fur coats and accessories that attract attention.
Fashion evolves and one thing is for certain: when Drake appears in a statement fur coat, it doesn’t just keep him warm, it makes a statement.
