Getting To Know: Joshua Katcher
Fashion designer, educator, researcher, author. Joshua does it all for the animals.
April 8, 2020
Tag: fashion
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
Fur going out of fashion with youth in China
News report indicates that animal welfare issues may be turning young consumers away from an inherently inhumane industry.
January 9, 2018
Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo go fur-free!
International luxury accessory and clothing company will sell no longer sell fur products.
December 15, 2017
451: Getting Warm With Wully
They’ve made an animal-free parka that not only looks good, but uses military-grade tech. It’s time to keep warm with Wully Outerwear.
October 24, 2017
VICTORY! Gucci goes fur-free, saving millions of lives
Gucci’s President and CEO hopes their decision will “inspire innovation and raise awareness, changing the luxury fashion industry for the better.”
October 11, 2017
Humane fur? Dutch advertising authority says no way
Airforce ordered to change labels that claimed ‘ethical’ and ‘responsible’ fur.
August 8, 2017
Fur poms beguile consumers
The pom on that toque couldn’t possibly be real fur – it’s just a poof of synthetic that looks pretty. Right? The modern use of
January 16, 2017
Consumers have power over fashion houses, says Stella McCartney
Powerhouse fashion designer Stella McCartney isn’t afraid to express her opinions, and earlier this week she told a large crowd at the London College of
November 17, 2016
Stay warm with Wully this winter
Staying warm never looked so good – or helped the animals so much. Wully Outerwear (formerly Mammoth Outerwear) is the compassionate company co-founded by CFL
September 27, 2016
North Aware goes fur free!
The world’s first smart parka has an even smarter look – it’s going fur free! North Aware made a big splash by crowd funding millions
April 12, 2016
