Who says fur has to be inhumane?  Indie designers are determined to keep you well-equipped with faux fur that looks as chic as the real thing.  It will leave you feeling not only warm on the outside but on the inside as well.

Dora Abodi

Hungarian designer Dora Abodi designed a faux fur coat for her Fall/Winter 2011 collection that will have you bright-eyed and bushy tailed despite harsh temperatures. Girly from the front with plush red buttons, this coat has a tail on the back that will ward off the big bad wolf on your way to grandmother's house.

Tribune Standard

These furry knit mittens and hat by Tribune Standard are Raggedy Ann meets Coraline. The shag rug feel of the mittens will eliminate the chance of frost bite from your winter.

NKWON

New York based designer Nicole Kwon entered dark territory for the NKWON Fall/Winter 2011 collection. This huntress olive coat with faux fur sleeves and fold-over collar is for the female Robin Hood.