As Brands Drop Exotic Skins, Will Conglomerates Fight Back?

As Brands Drop Exotic Skins, Will Conglomerates Fight Back?

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I hate to say “I told you so!” but only a fool could not have seen this coming. A few…
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Fur Retailing Is a Family Affair

Fur Retailing Is a Family Affair

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Like so many in the industry, Dan Kahnert’s relationship with fur is a family affair. “My great-grandfather learned the fur…
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“Time to Slow Down!”                The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign

“Time to Slow Down!” The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign

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With the slogan #Reconnect – Time to Slow Down, a new campaign by the International Fur Federation urges designers, independent…
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D’Arcy Moses: First Nations Heritage Inspires Modern Fur Designs

D’Arcy Moses: First Nations Heritage Inspires Modern Fur Designs

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If you are looking for a designer who incarnates the Canadian fur trade’s rich cultural mosaic, D’Arcy Moses is an…
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Love and Trapping in the Yukon

Love and Trapping in the Yukon

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Let me tell you first that a life of trapping in the Yukon was never something I’d intended. In fact,…
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Happy 4th of July to the American Fur Trade!

Happy 4th of July to the American Fur Trade!

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The American fur trade played an important role in the country’s history, and continues to provide employment for thousands of…
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Canada Day 2020: Celebrating Our Living Fur Heritage

Canada Day 2020: Celebrating Our Living Fur Heritage

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HAPPY CANADA DAY 2020! On the first day of July each year, we celebrate the uniting of three British colonies – the…
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Canada Goose: We’re Committed to Using Fur!

Canada Goose: We’re Committed to Using Fur!

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Many trappers and others in the trade were caught by surprise when luxury outerwear maker Canada Goose announced on April…
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The Truth About Fashion Part 2: Attitude and Attire

The Truth About Fashion Part 2: Attitude and Attire

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In part one of The Truth About Fashion, we explored and compared sourcing issues and supply chains of both fast-fashion…
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The Truth About Fashion Part 1: Going to the Source

The Truth About Fashion Part 1: Going to the Source

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The most important rule for fashion brands is to stay relevant, so it comes as no surprise that fashion brands…
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NYC Fur Ban: The Hornet’s Nest that Needed a Good Kicking

NYC Fur Ban: The Hornet’s Nest that Needed a Good Kicking

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When New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who represents the Garment District, announced a proposal back in March to…
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Opposition to California Fur Retail Ban Gaining Momentum

Opposition to California Fur Retail Ban Gaining Momentum

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The growing opposition to Assembly Bill 44, which proposes a statewide fur retail ban in California, has taken longer than…
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