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Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers

8 July 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers

Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.

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New York Mayor Backs Fur Ban, Displeasing Political Ally in Iowa

5 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

5 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

The mayor of New York's announcement he plans to ban fur may be a potential impasse to his presidential run.

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New York Mayor Backs Fur Ban, Displeasing Political Ally in Iowa

The mayor of New York's announcement he plans to ban fur may be a potential impasse to his presidential run.

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Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

22 May 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

22 May 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

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Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

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Prada Bans Fur From Catwalk, Bowing to Ethical Fashion Demand

22 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

22 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Italian luxury goods group has vowed to stop the use of fur in line with the changing face of consumer attitude.

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Prada Bans Fur From Catwalk, Bowing to Ethical Fashion Demand

The Italian luxury goods group has vowed to stop the use of fur in line with the changing face of consumer attitude.

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Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

13 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

13 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.

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Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.

Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins

22 April 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

22 April 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.

Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins

Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.

Selfridges Will Ban Exotic Skins in 2020

26 February 2019 • By Sarah Kent

26 February 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Starting next year, the UK luxury department store chain will only sell leather derived from agricultural livestock, joining a growing number of retailers and brands that have banned crocodile, python and other exotic skins.

Selfridges Will Ban Exotic Skins in 2020

Starting next year, the UK luxury department store chain will only sell leather derived from agricultural livestock, joining a growing number of retailers and brands that have banned crocodile, python and other exotic skins.

Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning

15 October 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning

Brands from Gucci to Michael Kors and DVF have recently stopped using fur, calculating that the goodwill generated with younger customers, and a reprieve from social media-amplified protests by animal-rights activists, is worth a few million dollars in lost sales.

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From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

3 October 2018 • By Reuters

3 October 2018 • By Reuters

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.

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From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.

Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top

19 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

19 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.

Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top

This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.