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'Stigmatized' or 'sustainable'? Vintage sales boost sees fur return

Laura Jacobs thought she'd never wear animal fur, having witnessed years of protests over its use in clothing -- until suddenly she started spotting it all over New York. Jacobs fished out the long mink her grandmother left her years ago and took it to a Manhattan furrier to give it a second act. Fur "was stigmatized for so long," Jacobs told...

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Etsy bans animal fur as industry sentiments continue to shift

Etsy is set to ban the sale of all animal fur from August 2026, following a 50-plus-day protest campaign by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT). The global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods has updated its Animal Products Policy as part of its broader shift in its sustainability pillars and confirmed the changes in a...

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H&M faces renewed pressure over mohair use following PETA investigation

Swedish retail giant H&M is facing a renewed call to ban mohair following a new investigation into Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) farms that claims to have found evidence of animal cruelty. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has submitted a shareholder resolution to H&M requesting the retailer to reinstate a policy to ban...

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Television Academy bans fur on the Emmy red carpet

Fur will no longer be allowed on the Emmy red carpet. The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has announced that the Television Academy will be enacting a fur-free rule across the red carpets of all its ceremonies. This includes the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. For 2026 editions, invitations to each...

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Anti-fur protests escalate at MFW as animal welfare groups ramp up efforts

Milan Fashion Week has become the scene of heightened demonstrations as animal rights activists ramp up efforts and rally against the continued use of fur on the runway. A total of 14 protests are planned throughout the week, with a further two or three daily actions scheduled outside of official National Chamber of Italian Fashion (CNMI)...

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From words to measurable impact: OECD due diligence forum urges transition

The main sessions of the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, which took place on 11 and 12 February, centred on the urgent transition from a culture of compliance to one of tangible impact, specifically focusing on how global brands must navigate an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. In his opening...

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Vegan fashion: Certifications, market data, and guides to decluttering

The vegan fashion market is a niche but increasingly important sector, driven by the demand for cruelty-free products. According to data from the American research company Market.Us, the global vegan fashion market is projected to reach approximately 1,281.2 billion dollars by 2034. This is up from 556.3 billion dollars in 2024. This growth...

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Animal-free fashion's shifting landscape: 2025 milestones, 2026 expectations

2025 was a milestone year for animal welfare. From prohibiting animal-based materials on major global platforms to all round production bans, the period proved to be a promising inflection point for the industry. What was once seen as a niche concern has rapidly evolved into a commercial expectation, driven by consumer scrutiny, regulatory...

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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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Exclusive: Stella McCartney, Maison Margiela and Ganni takeover PETA’s 2025 Fashion Awards

As the year draws to a close, a growing awareness of animal welfare is continually shifting industry practices regarding their use. In recognition of this momentum, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is reflecting on the past period and acknowledging those who are leading the charge for change through its annual PETA Fashion...

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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...