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Bearskin cap orders rose 336% last year, as UK lawmakers call for faux fur switch
A group of British lawmakers is calling on the Ministry of Defence to end the use of real bearskin caps, as new data shows orders for real bear pelts have surged.
Animal-free fashion: alternatives to 21 iconic wardrobe staples
Plant-leather boots, cruelty-free bags, and animal-free versions of your favorite brands - see our full guide to the best cruelty-free alternatives to iconic fashion staples.
Deformed 'monster' foxes still being bred on Finland's fur farms, footage shows
Fur farmers had previously pledged to stop breeding abnormally large foxes, but campaigners say the apparent lack of reform strengthens the case for the European Union to ban the fur industry.
The hidden deforestation in your wardrobe
From the Amazon to Australia to Indonesia, the fashion industry's appetite for animal materials is leaving a trail of destruction that no certification scheme has yet managed to stop.
Reformation faces shareholder pressure over wool and leather as animal rights group buys stake
An undercover investigation has found workers kicking, stomping, and dragging sheep by their legs at farms certified under the wool standard behind Reformation's "happy sheep" marketing.
Environmental impact of animal leather 70% higher than previously believed
New research shows that animal leather’s impact is many times higher than that of vegan alternatives.
Is Charlotte Tilbury no longer cruelty-free?
The beauty brand has dropped its long-standing Leaping Bunny certification, prompting backlash and calls for boycott.
Festival season is here, so it's time to talk about feathers
Feather boas and trims are a festival staple, but most consumers don't know what they're actually made of, and the labels rarely help. Here's what you need to know.
Why “humane” certifications in fashion are meaningless
Can “ethical” and “responsible” labels really be trusted?
The best vegan bags of 2026: stylish, ethical and leather-free
Looking for a stylish bag that doesn't compromise on quality, ethics, or the planet? We've rounded up the best vegan bags of 2026, all completely animal leather-free and sustainably made.
Milan Fashion Week to encourage its designers to go fur-free
New guidelines will recommend designers not use animal fur in their collections.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
Louis Vuitton showcases plant-based fur on Paris runway
The luxury brand debuts material crafted from linen, hemp, and nettle during Paris Fashion Week.
Are fashion's wild-animal skins helping or harming conservation efforts?
Why is the crude and violent killing of wild animals being done in the name of conservation?
Fur fell out of fashion. How long before exotic skins follow?
Fashion seems to agree that fur is unethical. But exotic skins – those deriving from crocodiles, alligators, lizards, ostriches, snakes and stingrays – conceal just as grim a reality.
Stella McCartney celebrated on the cover of TIME Magazine
The eco-conscious designer is recognised for her commitment to Earth-friendly fashion.
New footage puts Iceland's last mink farm under scrutiny
New footage from inside three Icelandic mink farms has renewed calls for a ban, as the country's fur industry reaches its final chapter.
Emmy Awards go fur-free as Television Academy bans animal pelts
The decision makes the Emmys one of the first major awards ceremonies to formally prohibit animal fur at official events.
Balenciaga releases garments made from bioengineered silk
AMSilk's bioengineered animal-free fabric makes its debut in Parisian brand's SS26 collection.