“Get on the Offensive” Says Rhode Island Furrier Dino Quaglietta
byThe proposed fur ban in Rhode Island has been defeated. The bill, HB7361/SB246, which, if passed, would have banned the retail sale of fur,…
Design & Fashion
Should the Fur Trade Take UK Tabloids More Seriously?
byLike most writers, those of us in public relations are prone to vanity. If we can choose between having an op-ed piece in a…
Recycling Vintage Fur New Zealand Style
byJane Avery is a couture designer from Dunedin, New Zealand, known for her bespoke garments combining exotic fabrics with wild rabbit fur. Her label…
Master Furrier Panos Panagiotidis to Head New FurCanada Workshop
byAs CEO of FurCanada I am thrilled to announce that our very own master furrier and production manager Panagiotis “Panos” Panagiotidis is running a…
Calling Fashion Industry: Animal Welfare and Sustainability Are Like Chalk and Cheese
byAnimal welfare and sustainability are both commendable goals for any company’s strategic plan, but they’re also like chalk and cheese. They’re unrelated, which means…
Making Fur Clothing Available in Different Ways
byThis article first appeared in The Canadian Trapper magazine. I’ve loved fur clothing since I was a little girl, as well as animals. I was…
What Inspires Inaugural Fur Design Competition Winners?
byLate 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
byLast 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
byA fresh opportunity is coming soon for future designers to receive a holistic education on working with fur, against a backdrop of its cultural…