Tag: fashion

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

Five things to know about fur trim and Canada Goose

Looking for a quick starting point in understanding why so many stand against Canada Goose? Here are the basics you need to know about Canada Goose, fur trim, and why it can never be humane.

January 19, 2018

509: Joshua Katcher Is Telling The Story Of Fashion Animals

Designer and fashion professor Joshua Katcher is crowdfunding his new book, Fashion Animals, that takes on the fur industry and challenges the way the world sees fur in fashion.

January 15, 2018