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Kering reinforces ban on angora following PETA pressure

Luxury group Kering is believed to be re-banning angora and rabbit felt across its brands after heightened pressure from the animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The conglomerate – owner of the likes of Gucci, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent – confirmed to PETA, which is a shareholder in the group, that its “...

Fashion

PETA urges co-chairs Anna Wintour, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer to forego feathers ahead of Met Gala

Animal welfare organisation PETA has urged the co-chairs of the upcoming Met Gala - Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, singer Dua Lipa, actress Penelope Cruz, actress and screenwriter Michaela Coel and tennis pro Roger Federer - to instruct designers to steer clear of fur, exotic skins and especially feathers. As they have been prominently...

Business

Hudson’s Bay officially goes fur-free

Department store chain company Hudson’s Bay has finally gone fur free after being subject to years of pressure from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The Canadian group, which operates a series of luxury retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, and online platform ‘The Bay’, will implement the move throughout its entire...

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PETA pressures H&M to reveal down suppliers

H&M has come under scrutiny for where it sources down from, used primarily for products like puffer jackets and outerwear. The need for transparency comes as PETA Asia recently led an investigation which saw a down supplier in Vietnam not adhering to international animal welfare regulations. PETA uncovered cruelty and suffering caused to ducks...

Business

Macy’s to cut reptile and ostrich leather from stores

Department store chain Macy’s has confirmed it will be placing a ban on leather from alligators, snakes, lizards and ostriches in its stores. It comes after pressure from animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which met with the retailer to provide information on the process behind acquiring such...

Fashion

Why did Gucci sell a rabbit fur hat after it banned all fur in 2017?

In 2017 Gucci sent out a widely publicised press release that the Florentine fashion house would ban fur from its collections. In a statement the company said its new policy underlined a modern and ethical vision for luxury. While Gucci's fur-trimmed loafers were an enormous profit driver after their debut in 2015, from its SS18 collection...

Business

Brands attempt to cover tracks following PETA investigation into down suppliers

Following an investigation into Vietnam-based down suppliers, a number of retailers have reportedly attempted to cover their tracks and remove any links to producers of the material. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) unveiled its findings from its investigation into Vietnamese farms and slaughterhouses last month, revealing...

Business

Burberry, Balenciaga and Nanushka honoured in 2022 PETA Fashion Awards

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has announced the winners of its 2022 Fashion Awards, created to recognise those in the industry making animal-friendly efforts. British fashion house Burberry was selected for the Best Luxury Moment after it made the decision to ban exotic skins, while Copenhagen Fashion Week’s fur-free...

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PETA claims ducks are ‘mutilated’ under Responsible Down Standard

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it carried out an investigation into Vietnamese down supplier Vina Prauden where it had found evidence of “violent” animal abuse. Workers for the supplier, which PETA said provided the material for Gap, H&M, Uniqlo and Lacoste, among other brands, were documented to be violently grabbing...

Fashion Featured

PETA launches one million dollar vegan wool challenge

Animal welfare organisation PETA has launched a million dollar vegan wool challenge. PETA, which is the world's largest animal rights organisation, said the wool industry often leaves sheep shaken and bloody in shearing sheds after wool shearing procedures. By launching a challenge with significant prize funding it hopes to encourage the...

Business

Frasers Group confirms intention to go fur-free

Frasers Group has told the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that it will be going fur-free in the future. According to a statement from the organisation to FashionUnited, the fashion conglomerate, which owns the likes of Sports Direct, Flannels and House of Fraser, sent letters to its brands and suppliers that no fur products...

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Peta calls for LVMH to ban fur and exotic skins ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic Games

With LVMH reportedly in the running to be an official sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, PETA have called for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to not accept sponsorship unless LVMH agrees to stop selling fur and exotic skins. In a letter to IOC President Thomas Bach, PETA highlights LVMH has so far failed to act responsibly and...