“Time to Slow Down!” The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign
With the slogan #Reconnect – Time to Slow Down, a new campaign by the International Fur Federation urges designers, independent brands, fashion groups as…
Happy 4th of July to the American Fur Trade!
The American fur trade played an important role in the country’s history, and continues to provide employment for thousands of citizens today. In celebration…
Canada Day 2020: Celebrating Our Living Fur Heritage
HAPPY CANADA DAY 2020! On the first day of July each year, we celebrate the uniting of three British colonies – the Province of Canada, Nova…
Fur Industry Sues San Francisco
City’s Fur Ban an “Unconstitutional Attack on Consumer Rights” The International Fur Federation (IFF) has launched litigation to prevent San Francisco from implementing a…
HSUS and PETA: Top Fur Ban Proponents Not Credible
As proposals to ban fur retail in California and New York grind their way through their respective political processes, two giants of the animal…
Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
In this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
March News: Fur Stories No Longer Black and White
Fur stories in the media are becoming increasingly nuanced as reporters strive for more balance or a new angle, or simply don’t have time…
February News: Vegan Fashion Taking a Beating
Vegan fashion is a buzz term for clothing that doesn’t use any animal products. Often promoted by activists as “cruelty-free” fashion, it’s all the…
January News: Coyote Fur Helping Fund Cancer Research
Our favourite story last month came from Minnesota where coyote fur is helping to fight cancer! A lot of creative ways are used to…