Playing and performing in a full-body, mascot-like suit is a disciplined endeavor—and not always a comfortable one. Any furry will tell you that it's hot inside a suit and that problem is ...

One of Chicago’s most intriguing small businesses is located in two apartments on a residential street in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood. “Lemonbrat” is a boutique manufacturer that ...

For those who like fursuits, though, the choice is endless. Once a person has decided on a fursona, they can be purchased custom-made for around $3,000. (Partial suits, where buyers get just a ...

“Fursuits are very expensive, and they can be tough to maintain,” Hornaday said. Prices range for fursuits, and partial pieces, depending on the maker. For popular manufacturers such as Lemonbrat, ...

Conventions typically include art exhibits, dances, vendors selling fursuits, accessories, books and T-shirts. Breakout sessions are held for specific groups, such as people in fox suits or deer ...