Some brands that offer the best designed leather handbags include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, Michael Kors and Givenchy among several others.

Canada Goose manufactures a wide range of jackets, parkas, vests, hats, gloves, shells and other apparel. Some Canada Goose jackets use coyote fur on the hoods and are often filled with down which is purchased from Hutterite farmers in rural Canada.

Leather bags are a great investment. Before picking one, consider factors such as the type of leather, tanning process used, country of origin and durability.

Machine-washing your parka will void the warranty. If your parka has a removable fur option, remove the fur ruff before dry cleaning. If you have a small stain on your parka, you can spot-wash with a mild bleach-free detergent and water. Do not dry clean and do not tumble dry.