Doug Chiasson: What Does the Fur Institute’s New ED Bring to the Table?
Last April 4, Doug Chiasson assumed the post of executive director of the Fur Institute of Canada, an independent entity founded by the government…
Recycling Vintage Fur New Zealand Style
Jane Avery is a couture designer from Dunedin, New Zealand, known for her bespoke garments combining exotic fabrics with wild rabbit fur. Her label…
Canadian Mink Farmers Will Fight Arbitrary Ban by BC Government
On November 5, Lana Popham, British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, announced that the province “is beginning a process to phase out…
Furmark Ambassadors Report on Certification Program’s Reception
Furmark is a global certification and traceability system for natural fur, now being rolled out by the International Fur Federation. This article first appeared…
Call to Action! Save Great Britain’s Fur Retail Trade
Animal rightists have been badgering the UK government to ban the fur retail trade for years, and with their country now out of the…
What Inspires Inaugural Fur Design Competition Winners?
Late last year, the Fur Council of Canada launched the inaugural Fur Design Competition for young designers residing in Canada, and in February the…
Insider Tips from Fur Competition Judges
Last month, the 12 winners were announced of Canada’s inaugural National Fur Designers Competition, judged by four Canadians all with their fingers firmly on…
British Columbia Fur Design School to Stress First Nations Roots
A fresh opportunity is coming soon for future designers to receive a holistic education on working with fur, against a backdrop of its cultural…
Canadian Fur Trade Unites for Design Competition
In response to an unexpected shortage this year of opportunities for aspiring fur designers, the Canadian fur trade has launched a whole new competition….