Burberry pulls Chinese fur from collection

Paul McCartney's wife is claiming a victory over fashion house Burberry in her protest against Chinese fur, according to Sky News. The firm's ready to wear autumn-winter 2006 collection included fur from a Chinese racoon dog, according to Heather Mills McCartney. She said Burberry had pulled the offending garments and agreed to stop using fur from China due to animal welfare concerns. Heather apparently played Burberry officials a video of a racoon dog being skinned alive for its fur in China.

"I am ecstatic that they have taken the brave step of pulling their fur collection and doing what is only humane, and stating that they will never use fur from China again," she said. "I really hope this will give the message to all the other fashion houses using fur from China, otherwise I plan to contact each one, one at a time. "The animal-loving public do not want to see animals being skinned alive for fashion."