You'll no doubt have noticed the sheer amount of fur on the catwalks during last month's collections. There's no getting away from it: fur is a giant (literally in some cases) trend for autumn 2014.

And while that suits some, it presents a bit of a problem for others. Lucky then, that designers have also been pretty inventive with alternatives. At Gucci and Emporio Armani, shearling (from sheep) was ironed and straightened to create shaggy coats at the former that had the look and soft feel of goat hair, and at the latter styled into 'fur' coats and trim that had the soft, plush feel of the real thing. There was similar from Donna Karan at DKNY, where synthetic furs are also often used for coats and trims on jackets.

And even full-on fakes with no animal element whatsoever have come on apace; you're no longer limited to the acrylic and visibly flammable, moulting puffballs of yesteryear. London label Shrimps has become known for its bright and bold car coats and clutch bags, seen multiple times on the street style circuit in the past four weeks (on the likes of BFC chair Natalie Massenet, no less), as has Helen Moore, a Never Underdressed favourite for its realistic fake fur stoles and 'huff' (head muffs!) in a spectrum of shades that ranges from otter-ish brown to pastel pink.

(from left) Editor Carrie Tyler; Natalie Massenet; fashion director Ursula Lake; Laura Bailey; news editor Harriet Walker in Helen Moore and Shrimps respectively

But if you're a purist and prefer your fur warming the animal who was born into it, if not even mock will make you happy, then here's our list of designers who have pledged to stay away from the stuff.

American Apparel

Calvin Klein (all lines)

Christopher Raeburn

Ralph Lauren (all lines)

Stella McCartney

Topshop

Vivienne Westwood