About the Designer: Kristy Smith
About the Author: Kristy Smith
Kristy Smith is the founder, designer, and creative director of Furrocious Furr, a luxury faux fur fashion brand based in Los Angeles. With over two decades of experience in fashion design and garment production, Kristy has been designing professionally since August 2001 and has owned and operated Furrocious Furr since April 2014.
Kristy is a festival fashion expert known for creating high-end, luxury faux fur outerwear that is meticulously designed to fit, flatter, and move with the body. Each Furrocious Furr garment is tailored through thoughtful patterning and proportion, ensuring the finished piece enhances the wearer’s shape rather than overwhelming it. This focus on fit and silhouette is a defining element of the brand and a key differentiator from mass-produced faux fur.
Furrocious Furr was founded with the goal of creating 100% vegan, cruelty-free faux fur coats that deliver both elevated style and real-world performance. Every piece is made to order, allowing for careful attention to fit, construction, and finishing details. The result is outerwear that is not only visually striking, but also warm, comfortable, and functional in a variety of environments—from festivals and nightlife to travel and cold-weather events.
Kristy works hands-on with every stage of the design and production process, including material selection, pattern development, fit refinement, lining systems, and construction techniques. Her expertise includes:
- Luxury faux fur textile selection and pile density
- Body-flattering pattern design and tailoring
- Warmth and insulation performance
- Lining systems that enhance comfort and wearability
- Fit customization across a wide range of body types
- Vegan and ethical fashion practices
Furrocious Furr designs are worn by festival-goers, performers, creatives, and style-forward clients worldwide who want outerwear that feels as good as it looks. Each piece is created with the intention that the wearer feels confident, sexy, and comfortable, knowing their coat was designed specifically to elevate their presence and personal style.
Kristy writes the FurrociousFurr.com blog to share expert insights, styling guidance, fabric knowledge, and behind-the-scenes design experience drawn from years of hands-on work in luxury faux fur design and production. Her writing is also informed by extensive personal experience attending music festivals, live events, nightlife settings, and ski destinations, giving her firsthand understanding of how these garments perform in real-world environments.
Every article reflects practical expertise and a deep understanding of how high-end outerwear should fit, function, and elevate the wearer’s confidence.