Queen Camilla stops buying real fur
Commitment is big news, but existing fur will remain. The decision is unlikely to impact bearskin guard hats.
May 15, 2024
Tag: fashion
3 reasons why you shouldn’t wear fake fur
Faux furs still create problems for animals, people, and the environment. Learn more now!
November 12, 2023
The Switch: Fairtrade Fashion with Kemp Edwards
Kemp Edwards, sustainable business expert, President & CEO at Econic Apparel and Ethical Profiling, and Principal at Vert2Grow, joins The Switch to share how people can make a difference in the world through how they buy clothes.
October 10, 2022
Where to find sustainable clothing this spring
Are you searching for the perfect sustainable staples to add to your spring wardrobe? The Fur-Bearers have got you covered!
March 23, 2022
Ontario fur farms receiving millions in government benefits
The Fur-Bearers have obtained documents that show millions of dollars are being accessed by fur farms in Ontario.
March 16, 2022
Fur Free Friday 2022: Marking the fur trade’s freefall
From fur farming bans to retail bans, the movement to make fur history keeps growing. We provide a recap of this year’s events and ways you can take action.
February 11, 2022
Italy bans fur farming!
In a historic vote, Italy becomes the latest country to ban fur farming for all animals.
December 21, 2021
New data reveals fewer animals killed on Canadian fur farms
Statistics Canada has published new data on fur farming in Canada. The new data update adds information for years 2019 and 2020. There is reason to be optimistic.
October 29, 2021
Four ethical outerwear brands to check out this fall
With a change in the weather comes a need for warmer clothing – and we’re here to help you find outerwear brands that keep animal welfare in mind.
October 7, 2021
Rose’s Story: A Portrait of Fur Farming in Canada
There are hundreds of thousands of animals on Canada’s fur farms. Rose was one of them, this is her story.
July 21, 2021
Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga go fur-free
The Fur-Bearers, with The Fur Free Alliance, celebrates as more Kering brands join fur-free Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
March 30, 2021
Getting To Know: Joshua Katcher
Fashion designer, educator, researcher, author. Joshua does it all for the animals.
April 8, 2020
Five facts to help you #MakeFurHistory
Number three shocks people, but we're most surprised how few know about number one!
November 26, 2019
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s to ditch fur by 2021
Company says consumer choice away from fur lead decision.
October 22, 2019
PJ Smith of HSUS on: Fur, Fashion and The Future
Fur Policy Director at HSUS joins the Defender Radio podcast to share how he helped get Armani and other companies to drop fur and what advocates can do to move the fur-free initiative forward.
May 16, 2019
Four things you can do when a store is selling fur
It’s easy to get angry when a store we like starts selling fur. It’s better to get active.
December 14, 2018
602: #LiveWarm With Wuxly Movement
Co-founder James Yurichuk joined Defender Radio to discuss the animal-free Wuxly Movement line of outerwear, the trade up program, and more in this in-depth episode from a Toronto rooftop!
October 5, 2018
VICTORY: Burberry goes fur free!
Major fashion retailer says they will phase out existing fur products and reduce waste.
September 6, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Prada targeted by animal groups for overuse of fur
During Fashion Weeks around the world, The Fur-Bearers and the Fur Free Alliance asks Prada to forego fur!
September 6, 2018
UK considering consultations on going fur-free
The United Kingdom could be taking steps toward a fur-free future following a scathing report on retailers selling real fur as faux.
July 24, 2018
Compassion becomes fashionable: InStyle magazine is fur-free!
Editor-in-Chief Laura Brown makes fur-free choice a public policy for fashion magazine.
April 4, 2018
Fashion brands DKNY and Donna Karan pledge to go fur-free
Model and talent agency Linden Staub makes bold statement that they will not provide models for shoots or shows with fur.
March 22, 2018
Donatella Versace says killing animals for fur “doesn’t feel right”
Luxury clothier comes out against fur – a major win for the animals!
March 15, 2018
OSPCA reviewing complaints stemming from mink farm footage
NOTE: This article contains no graphic images or videos. Footage shows common and unsettling behaviour of mink kept confined before deaths for the commercial fur industry.
January 30, 2018
