While an increasing number of cities across the world have banned the selling of animal skins and furs in recent years, no government has enacted such a policy on a national level — that is, until now. Israel has recently become the first country in the world to ban the use of … [Read more...] about Israel becomes the first country to ban the sale of furs and animal skins
Fur Ban
Fashion retailer Nordstrom to stop selling fur and exotic animal skins
As consumers become increasingly aware of the underbelly of the fashion industry, including its contribution to climate change as well as its impacts on animal welfare, fashion retailers are starting to respond by ramping up their corporate social responsibility efforts. One … [Read more...] about Fashion retailer Nordstrom to stop selling fur and exotic animal skins
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s to be fur free by 2021
Macy’s and its subsidiary, Bloomingdale's, have announced that they will remove any authentic fur products from their stores by 2021. Considering that Macy’s private brands are already fur-free, expanding the practice to all commerce was the next natural step for the … [Read more...] about Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s to be fur free by 2021
The sale of fur products will be illegal in California in 2023
California just became the first state in American to institute a statewide ban on animal fur products. Effective January 2023, the new law, which was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday, prohibits the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The ban will not apply to used … [Read more...] about The sale of fur products will be illegal in California in 2023
Animal rights groups have successfully persuaded Prada to ban fur
In a classic case of ‘better late than never’, luxury brand Prada has announced that it will finally ban the use of all fur in future fashion lines. The major fashion company joins a growing list of designers who have been successfully pressured by animal rights advocates to ban … [Read more...] about Animal rights groups have successfully persuaded Prada to ban fur