Skins

As the world is turning its back on fur, Copenhagen Fashion Week joins the fashion weeks of Amsterdam, Helsinki, and Oslo in going fur-free.

“Bloodied” PETA protesters pulled the wool from Halifax locals’ eyes, showing them how sheep are exploited in the wool industry.

Those who wear fur – whether new or second-hand – are promoting the torture of animals and supporting the flagging fur trade by acting as a walking advert for cruelty.

Every down-filled item, from jackets to cushions, is stuffed with feathers that were torn from terrified birds who died in agony.

Are your fashion choices killing cows and the planet?

While the former Spice Girl’s brand has banned the use of fur and exotic skins in its collections, it still uses a large quantity of cruelly obtained leather.

An Africa-wide ban will make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for the cruel ejiao trade across the continent.

Here’s our up-to-date list of companies who have let us know that they will not be using angora wool in future collections.

Will Fendi replace archaic and environmentally destructive animal skin with luxurious, sustainable vegan materials?

It’s time to kick cruelly obtained, toxic leather off the catwalk.