Designers Utilize Steiff Bear’s Faux Fur
Lagerfeld And His Faux Fur Steiff Bear Katherine Ormerod October 18 2013 For shoppers seeking comfort in the winter, what could be cozier than wrapping up in faux fur, the stuff of the original teddy bear? Steiff teddy bears, first manufactured in Germany in 1902, continue to fetch large prices at auction among enthusiasts – the record stands at $165,000. But their impact on the world of fashion has, until now, been limited. While designers including Karl Lagerfeld and Marco …