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Rick Owens bans fur from future collections

Just days after launching a protest campaign against Rick Owens, the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has confirmed that the American designer has committed to not using fur in future collections. In an email, Owens, together with his Parisian business entity Owenscorp, told CAFT that the company has been working to reduce and...

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Hearst Magazines commits to prohibiting promotion of animal fur

Media publication group Hearst Magazines has outlined a commitment to not promote fur across any of its platforms. The move was confirmed in an email sent to the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT), and was then detailed in the sustainability section of the company’s website. In the email, addressed to Allison Keane, CAFT’s VP of...

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Poland bans fur farming as Europe fast becomes a fur-free zone

Poland, the world’s second-largest fur producer, has banned fur farming, as the president, Karol Nawrocki, amended the Animal Protection Act, approving an eight-year phase-out of the country’s fur farming operations. The move effectively marks the beginning of the end for the European fur trade, as Poland becomes the latest European country to...

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CFDA bans fur at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week has joined the growing ranks of industry events banning fur from their platforms. The news was confirmed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which said the decision was made to encourage American designers to rethink the industry’s impact on animals. The ban will come into effect at the September 2026...

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EFSA recommends cage-free fur farming for improved animal welfare

Paris - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a scientific opinion on Wednesday recommending abandoning the cage system to improve the welfare of fur animals on farms. The EFSA suggests opting for a system of "enclosures that offer more space and stimulation" to mink or red foxes. This opinion was requested by the European Commission...

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As the first country in Europe, Switzerland imposes import ban on cruelly produced fur

As the first European country, Switzerland recently decided to adopt a ban on the import of fur and fur products produced through animal cruelty, which is to come into force as early as 1st July 2025. “For Four Paws, any kind of fur production involves animal cruelty. We believe that the import ban must be comprehensive. The fact that...

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Australian Fashion Week Bans fur and exotic skins

Australian Fashion Week (AFW) is banning all wildlife-derived materials, including fur, exotic animal skins, and feathers, as reported by the World Animal Protection Organisation on Tuesday. The new policy, developed by the Australian Fashion Council in collaboration with Collective Fashion Justice, comes into immediate effect, making the...

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Shein Marketplace bans fur and exotic animal skins

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has banned the sale of fur and wild-animal skins across its online marketplace platform, adding third-party sellers to its company-wide policy. Shein’s updated ban covers any items made from the skins or feathers of all animals considered to be “exotic”, including ostrich feathers, alligators, and snakes. The...

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From 'mob wives' to millennials: Faux fur is now a fashion staple

Thanks to the "mob wife" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street. The look is set to last, with the Fall/Winter 2025 shows at Paris Womenswear Fashion Week over the last 10 days showcasing the material in almost every conceivable way. Whether...

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Maison Margiela expands fur-free policy to include angora

Luxury fashion house Maison Margiela has reportedly promised to “no longer source angora rabbit fur for future collections”, according to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The French label decided to impose the ban following a request by the animal welfare organisation, a press release read. The exclusion of angora marks an...

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Max Mara Fashion Group adopts fur-free policy

Max Mara Fashion Group, the parent company of Italian luxury fashion house Max Mara, Marina Rinaldi, and Marella, among others, has gone fur-free, according to press releases from a number of animal rights organisations. The announcement comes after Max Mara faced increasing pressure for several years from animal rights organizations such as...

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A closer look at Canada Goose commitment to go 'fur-free'

For many, the name Canada Goose goes hand in hand with quality, performance, and luxury outerwear. With roots dating back to the 1950s, the once small and local brand has grown from its humble beginnings into one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-end apparel. Renowned for their parkas, particularly the Expedition Parka created in the...