As the Siberian wind blows, fur might be one of the most stylish ways to fend off the winter chills.

Searching the streets of Beijing, from the fur market in Yabaolu to trendy Sanlitun, both genuine and faux fur are seen everywhere, highlighting on coats, vests, hats and handbags.

Bold and big are the key words for fur in the fashion world this season, says Ditte Hejberg Sorknaes, vice-president of marketing at Kopenhagen Fur, the largest fur auction house in the world.