Fantasy fur boots, £668
This season, Karl Lagerfeld's catwalk statement was clear at Chanel: fake fur is the new tweed. It was woven into the signature Chanel tweed and created pelmets adorning leather jackets. It seems Mr Lagerfeld's power stretches beyond fashion to predicting the weather. As always he was ahead of the pack - fake fur is the perfect warmer for the icy, sub-zero temperatures this week
Both from Chanel 020 7493 5040
Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot
Model: Victoria at Models 1 Photograph: Jason Hetherington
Following the original ethos of the 70s Biba collection, the reworked 2010 Biba collection has such gems as this leopard-print coat. The mid length and wide collars create a super-glam coat for the evening or a cool addition to jeans in the day
By Biba from houseoffraser.co.uk Photograph: PR
The more you pay for your faux fur, the better it will look. The vintage look to this style by Juicy Couture keeps it timeless. This works equally well over an LBD or with jeans
By Juciy Couture from harveynichols.com Photograph: PR
You cannot even think about a top 10 of faux fur without mentioning leopard print. Forget the lion; leopard is king of this jungle. Wear this with anything - honestly, that's how great it is!
From frenchconnection.com Photograph: PR
If you really want to get the Chanel look and go all out for the fashion yeti feel, then this is the coat for you. Our advice? Wait for the Boxing Day sale - it will still be cold in January
Limited edition from hobbs.co.uk Photograph: PR
J'adore jazzy, branded faux fur. It is crying out for fingers to be run through its luxurious pile, and has more than a passing resemblance to something Grey Garden's Little Edie would wear. Can that ever be a bad thing?
From next.co.uk Photograph: PR
We love a cape to add a bit of glamour to your wardrobe. Perfect with cigarette pants and high-heeled ankle boots, or to throw on over a embellished dress for a super-chic Hollywood look
From coast-stores.com Photograph: PR
If big furry coats are a bit too Jackie Collins for you, try this on for size: a sleek tailored gilet with a super-smooth (faux) fur collar. Wear over a Uniqlo cashmere sweater, narrow trousers and flat boots
By Hoss Intropia exclusively from harveynichols.com Photograph: PR
This wrap scarf is a very useful piece for your winter wardrobe. Not only will it transform any coat into a fur-collared look, but it is super-chic over a party dress for the evening. Think Mad Men cocktail parties
From laredoute.co.uk Photograph: 10201-252
If you're not quite ready to go for a faux fur coat, then dip your toe in with accessories. A deerstalker hat finishes off your knitted jumper dress or accessorises your leather bomber jacket, and Nanook would approve of the mittens
Both from newlook.com Photograph: PR
If none of the furry apparel is doing it for you, can we tempt you with faux fur footwear?
From office.co.uk Photograph: PR
