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Alexi Lubomirski: A 'Creative With a Conscience'

21 November 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Alexi Lubomirski: A 'Creative With a Conscience'

On stage at BoF’s VOICES, the fashion photographer called on industry leaders to stop working with fur, feathers and exotic skins.

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California Bans Fur Products

13 October 2019 • By Reuters

13 October 2019 • By Reuters

Governor Gavin Newsom called it one of the strongest animal rights laws in US history.'

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California Bans Fur Products

Governor Gavin Newsom called it one of the strongest animal rights laws in US history.'

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Canada Goose Misses Margins on Higher Sales of Less Profitable Clothes

14 August 2019 • By Reuters

14 August 2019 • By Reuters

As the luxury apparel maker sold more of its light-weight spring season clothes, which are not as profitable as its $1,000 parkas, quarterly gross margins missed estimates.

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Canada Goose Misses Margins on Higher Sales of Less Profitable Clothes

As the luxury apparel maker sold more of its light-weight spring season clothes, which are not as profitable as its $1,000 parkas, quarterly gross margins missed estimates.

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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.