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…
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Canadian Fur Trade Unites for Design Competition
byIn response to an unexpected shortage this year of opportunities for aspiring fur designers, the Canadian fur trade has launched a whole new competition….
As Brands Drop Exotic Skins, Will Conglomerates Fight Back?
byI hate to say “I told you so!” but only a fool could not have seen this coming. A few short years ago, while…
Fur Retailing Is a Family Affair
byLike so many in the industry, Dan Kahnert’s relationship with fur is a family affair. “My great-grandfather learned the fur trade in Germany and…
“Time to Slow Down!” The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign
byWith the slogan #Reconnect – Time to Slow Down, a new campaign by the International Fur Federation urges designers, independent brands, fashion groups as…
D’Arcy Moses: First Nations Heritage Inspires Modern Fur Designs
byIf you are looking for a designer who incarnates the Canadian fur trade’s rich cultural mosaic, D’Arcy Moses is an obvious choice. Adopted at…
Love and Trapping in the Yukon
byLet me tell you first that a life of trapping in the Yukon was never something I’d intended. In fact, when my future mother-in-law…
Happy 4th of July to the American Fur Trade!
byThe 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
byHAPPY CANADA DAY 2020! On the first day of July each year, we celebrate the uniting of three British colonies – the Province of Canada, Nova…