Sheep Fur: Pam Anderson Hates It, Ralph Lauren Loves It
bySomething that keeps writers like me employed is that no matter how good we are at spreading the truth, when the next generation comes…
Design & Fashion
Sustainability: Why Is Gucci So Confused?
byIn the modern field of conservation, sustainable use is the goal for which resource managers strive. Yet not so long ago, conservation was popularly…
Fur Protests: How to Protect Your Retail Business
byThe fur retailing season is beginning, and with it we can expect the usual flurry of fur protests. Despite decades of anti-fur campaigning, activists…
Fur-Free Gucci Policy Contradicts Company’s “Sustainability” Claims
byGucci CEO Marco Bizzarri puzzled many when he recently announced that the prestigious design label would go “fur-free” in 2018. The confusion wasn’t about…
Why the Fur Trade Needs “Frivolous” High Fashion
byEven those of us who think dressing up means jeans and a clean T-shirt have an opinion about “high fashion”. Skinny models in bizarre…
Net-A-Porter Fur Policy: 3 Things to Know
byA few weeks ago, online retailer group Yoox Net-A-Porter made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The group’s websites – including Net-A-Porter (a leading…
Storing Fur: How to Care for Your Furs During Off-Season
bySpring is the time to put away your furs, and correct storage during the off-season is essential if you want to enjoy the warmth,…
Heritage Fur Products to Warm the Body and Soul
bySometimes a particular aroma can bring back vivid childhood memories leaving you awash in feelings of love, comfort, and belonging. It may be cinnamon…
5 Great Ways to Recycle Old Fur Clothing
byHave you ever wondered how to recycle old fur? Remodelling is a great way to breathe new life into an old fur coat or jacket….