Men’s Fur Coats: Mink, Fox, Coyote and Fur-Trimmed Styles

A men’s fur coat today is usually a parka, jacket and tailored piece where fur is used with purpose: long-haired mink on a reversible face, plucked and sheared mink on a collar, fox and coyote on a hood, rabbit as a removable lining. Yves Salomon, the Paris fur house, builds its men’s line on exactly these uses, shown on the Yves Salomon brand page and in men’s coats. If you prefer sheepskin to fur, read our guide to men’s shearling jackets.

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 22 October 2026.

Key facts

• Yves Salomon is a Paris fur house whose family of furriers settled in France in 1920.
• The furs used across Yves Salomon men’s pieces are long-haired mink, plucked and sheared mink, fox, coyote and rabbit.
• Shearling is lambskin with the wool on, so it is sheepskin and not fur.
• A reversible mink parka has a technical fabric face on one side and long-haired mink on the other.
• The Yves Salomon Army line of fur-lined parkas launched in 2005.
• Insulation on the reversible mink parkas and several fur-trimmed parkas is stated by the brand as tested to -10C.

Which furs are used in men’s outerwear?

Each fur has a job. The table compares them, with shearling included for reference because it is the material most often confused with fur.

For the brand’s own position on materials, see does Yves Salomon use real fur.

What is a reversible mink parka?

This is the house’s signature men’s fur coat. One side is a stretch technical fabric with press stud flap pockets for bad weather. Turn it and long-haired mink becomes the outer face, with slit pockets of its own. A reversible zip with a storm flap closes both sides. The Reversible Long-Haired Mink and Technical Fabric Parka in Black runs to 92 cm and is tested to -10C.

The same idea comes shorter. The Reversible Long-Haired Mink Jacket in Dark Brown and Mahogany is 71 cm with a stand-up collar, and the Reversible Mink Hooded Jacket in Green and Mahogany is a 70 cm city piece with a 3-layer membrane on the fabric side. For a men’s mink jacket you can wear on a wet morning, these are the most practical shapes.

Fur collar jackets and fur-lined jackets

Most men want fur as a detail, not a full coat. Two approaches cover it.

Fur collar jackets. A mink collar on a down jacket gives warmth at the neck and a polished finish. The Loro Piana Waterproof Down Jacket with Plucked Mink Collar pairs a Storm System wool-silk outer with a plucked mink collar at 66 cm. On tailoring, the Double-Sided Cashmere Jacket with Shaved Mink Collar lets you detach the mink when you want a plainer line.

Fur-lined jackets. Here the fur sits inside. The Iconic parkas use a removable sheared rabbit body lining under waterproof technical cotton, and the Short Loro Piana Cashmere Parka with Long-Haired Mink Liner clips a mink liner in with press studs. Both let you take the fur out for milder days.

Fur-trimmed hoods: fox versus coyote

Fox gives a softer, glossier halo; coyote is longer, coarser and more banded in colour, with a rugged look. Both trims detach on Yves Salomon parkas. The Iconic Technical Cotton Parka in Brown carries fox, while the Long Iconic Parka in Dark Khaki carries coyote. Our guide to men’s parkas with fur hoods goes further.

How do you look after a men’s fur coat?

Store fur in a cool, dark place on a wide hanger inside a breathable cover. Never use plastic, never iron it and keep it away from heat. If fur gets wet, shake it and let it dry naturally at room temperature, then have it cleaned by a fur specialist once a season. Detachable collars and trims are easier to store flat. Read how to care for fur and shearling for the full routine.

Our picks

1. Reversible Long-Haired Mink and Technical Fabric Parka

The definitive men’s mink coat from the house, with two complete faces and a 92 cm length.

2. Reversible Long-Haired Mink and Technical Fabric Jacket

A shorter men’s mink jacket in Black and Mahogany, waterproof one way and mink the other.

3. Loro Piana Waterproof Down Jacket with Plucked Mink Collar

The neatest fur collar jacket in the line, with Storm System wool-silk and down fill.

4. Short Loro Piana Cashmere Parka with Long-Haired Mink Liner

A fur-lined jacket with a removable mink liner under Loro Piana cashmere.

5. Cotton-Blend Parka with Coyote and Rabbit Fur

Long-haired coyote on the hood, sheared rabbit inside, both detachable, tested to -10C.

6. Double-Sided Cashmere Jacket with Plucked Mink Collar

Fur-trimmed tailoring with a removable collar, zipped edge to edge at 66 cm.

Frequently asked questions

What fur is best for a men’s coat?

Long-haired mink is the most luxurious for a full face, while fox and coyote suit hood trims. Sheared rabbit works well as a warm, removable lining.

What is the difference between plucked and sheared mink?

Plucked mink has its long guard hairs removed for a velvety surface. Sheared mink is clipped short and even, which makes it flat and light.

Is shearling considered fur?

No. Shearling is lambskin with the wool left on, which makes it sheepskin. It is a separate material from mink, fox, coyote and rabbit.

Can you wear a mink parka in the rain?

Wear a reversible mink parka fabric side out in rain. The technical face is built for bad weather, and the mink stays protected inside.

Can you remove the fur from a fur collar jacket?

On many Yves Salomon men’s pieces, yes. Mink collars and bibs, fox and coyote hood trims and rabbit linings are detachable on the styles that say so.

Keep reading: our Yves Salomon menswear guide, luxury down jackets for men and the Yves Salomon men’s size guide, all linked from the Yves Salomon brand page.