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Why did Gucci sell a rabbit fur hat after it banned all fur in 2017?

In 2017 Gucci sent out a widely publicised press release that the Florentine fashion house would ban fur from its collections. In a statement the company said its new policy underlined a modern and ethical vision for luxury. While Gucci's fur-trimmed loafers were an enormous profit driver after their debut in 2015, from its SS18 collection...

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Karl Lagerfeld label pledges to go fur-free

Karl Lagerfeld has said goodbye to fur. PETA announced this week that the luxury fashion label has agreed to ban the use of fur in its products, along with the rest of its sibling-companies. The entire AM Retail Group, which owns Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass & Co., Calvin Klein Performance, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and DKNY stores, will go entirely...

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Macy's and Bloomingdale's ban the sale of fur across all platforms

Macy's, Inc. will stop selling fur by the end of the 2020 fiscal year. Under this new fur-free commitment, stores across Macy's and Bloomingdale's private labels, as well as their off-price stores Macy's Backstage and Bloomingdale's The Outlet will no longer sell fur. The company will also close its Fur Vaults and salons. “Over the past two...

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The UK Fur Debate: 'Plainly, fur is immoral, cruel and barbaric'

Today, June 4th sees the parliamentary host a debate on whether the UK should ban the import of real animal fur at Westminster Hall. As the Parliament prepares to debate a UK ban on fur, 50 veterinary and animal behaviour experts, including Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as leading fashion designer Stella McCartney, voice their support for a total...

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Norway's new government pledges to ban all fur farming by 2024

London - Norway's newly formed government has issued an explicit manifesto to ban all fur farming by 2024, thereby becoming the 14th European country to phase out the inhumane practice. The ban is set to be voted in Parliament, with the majority of Norway's political parties predicted to support it. Once the fur farming ban has been passed and...