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The Karl Lagerfeld Brand Just Ditched Fur
After years of urging by animal rights groups, the Karl Lagerfeld brand is the latest fashion label to ban fur. The news was announced by international animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment...
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Just Banned Fur
Following California's landmark ban on the sale of fur in the state less than two weeks ago, retail giant Macys, Inc. announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of 2020. With...
California Bans the Sale of Fur
Updated October 12, 2019. | California just became the first state to ban the sale of fur. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the landmark bill into law today after it passed a Senate floor vote...
This Major London Borough Just Banned the Sale of Fur
Islington, a major London borough, just completely banned the sale of fur at its markets. Chapel, Exmouth, Camden Passage, and Whitecross Street markets will no longer sell fur thanks to a new law approved this...
Kylie Jenner’s Favorite Luxury Designer Has Dropped Fur
Luxury French fashion house Balmain, a favorite of Kylie Jenner, will no longer use fur. Olivier Rousteing, creative director of the 74-year-old brand, announced the change in an interview with Vogue. “I made the decision...
Ireland Fur Farm Ban Approved By Cabinet
(Updated June 27, 2019). Ireland is moving forward with a ban on fur farming. It will become the 15th European country to enact such a ban. The move was approved by the Cabinet earlier this...
Vegan Rapper RZA Urges New York City to Ban Fur
Vegan rapper RZA has urged New York City to follow through with the proposed fur ban by writing to the City Council.
City Council speaker Corey Johnson introduced the legislation in April, a week after...
Luxury Fashion House Prada Just Went Fur-Free
Fashion powerhouse Prada is going fur-free. Prada announced today that all collections starting with women's spring/summer 2020 will not use fur. The luxury Italian fashion label worked closely with nonprofit organizations the Humane Society International,...
This Is How New York’s Fur Ban Could Change the Fur Industry
Updated April 30, 2019. A New York state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would implement a statewide ban on the sale of fur. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) introduced the bill earlier this week, stating that...
Fur Farming May Soon Be Illegal in Ukraine
Fur farming could soon be illegal in Ukraine, according to anti-fur organization the Fur Free Alliance. Thirty-six Ukrainian MPs introduced a bill to ban fur farming in early February, the organization reports. With support from Unique...
L.A. City Council Bans the Sale of Fur
In a milestone victory for animal rights activists around the world, Los Angeles is now the largest city in the U.S. to ban the sale of fur. The new ordinance, backed today by the City...
Chanel Commits to Ending Use of Fur and Exotic Animal Skins As Fashion Textiles
Major fashion and beauty label Chanel announced that it will ban the use of all exotic animal skins in its products. The French fashion house made the announcement on Monday, “on the eve of its...
The Sale of Fur Banned From UK Christmas Market
The UK-based Lincoln Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. Across the four-day event, up to 250,000 will pass through the venue's gates. For many years, the City of Lincoln Council,...
Los Angeles Considers Total Ban on Fur Trade
The city of Los Angeles is one step closer to adopting a citywide ban on fur. LA Animal Save, a non-profit organization which holds vigils for animals going to slaughter, called upon its Instagram followers in early...
Luxembourg Bans Fur Farms, Becoming 10th Country in EU to Make Fur Production Illegal
Thanks to newly updated animal rights laws, Luxembourg has become the tenth nation in the European Union to ban fur farms. Whilst there are no known farms of this nature currently operating in the...
Major Fashion Retailer Forever 21 Officially Bans Sale of Mohair
Popular international fashion brand, Forever 21, has ceased selling mohair in a stand against animal cruelty. Animal rights organization PETA recently posted on social media celebrating the move, naming it a “BREAKING VICTORY.” PETA added, “This...
Irish City of Cork Urged to Follow San Francisco’s Lead and Ban Fur
Following the city of San Francisco's fur ban, animal rights organization PETA is urging the Irish city of Cork, sister city to San Francisco, to follow its example. "Since so many people are turning their backs...
Students Campaign to Ban Fur From University Projects in Britain
Students are campaigning to ban the use of fur at universities across the UK in an effort to better align student values with university policy. Increasingly, the general public is turning away from the use...
India Officially Bans Import of Seal Fur and Skins
In a blow to the Canadian seal hunting industry, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of India has officially banned the import of seal furs and skins. Reported by Mumbai Mirror, the landmark decision is...
UK Parliament Considers National Fur Ban Following Successful Fur Free Britain Campaign
On March 26, Brian May, guitarist for the rock band Queen, joined representatives from major UK animal welfare organizations to deliver a petition with over 400,000 signatures in support of the Fur Free Britain...
San Francisco Officially Bans the Sale of Fur
In a unanimous decision by San Francisco's board of supervisors, the city voted this afternoon to ban the sale of fur, making it the largest city in the country to enact such a ban. The...