NYC Fur Ban: The Hornet’s Nest that Needed a Good Kicking
byWhen New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who represents the Garment District, announced a proposal back in March to ban future sales of…
Design & Fashion
Opposition to California Fur Retail Ban Gaining Momentum
byThe growing opposition to Assembly Bill 44, which proposes a statewide fur retail ban in California, has taken longer than it should have for…
Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
byIn this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
Pamela Paquin – In Praise of “Accidental Fur”
byThe strength of the fur industry is that it is always reinventing itself. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was the revival of wild…
Fur Retail: The Art and Science of Making Sales
byMost of our TruthAboutFur blog posts discuss the environmental and ethical implications of fur production, because critics of the industry have focused on trapping…
Brexit, Fur-Trimmed Parkas and Trendy Vegans in London Town
byA recent trip to the United Kingdom allowed me to conduct some unscientific research on common preconceptions about this damp and chilly nation. Are…
Moleskin: A Unique Fur Once Favoured by British High Society
byThough rarely seen these days, moleskin deserves a special mention in the history of the fur trade. This unique fur was once favoured by…
IFF Fashion Campaigns Promote Ethics, Heritage and Sustainability of Fur
byResponsible fashion, informed consumer choice, and the sustainability of fur are front-and-centre in two new fashion campaigns for Fall/Winter 2018-2019 from the International Fur Federation….
New Zealand Designer Embraces Wild Rabbit “Eco-Fur”
byWe’re used to hearing polarised arguments about fur, either strongly in favour or strongly against. But many people hold views that fall somewhere in…