Drastic drop of mink fur production worldwide
30 JUNE 2016 – The global production of mink fur shows a dramatic drop of 25% this year. According to Kopenhagen Fur, one of world’s largest fur auction houses, the world production of mink plummeted from approximately 72 million mink in 2015 to around 52 million this year. China shows the greatest drop in production figures from 18
Amsterdam celebrates first fur-free shopping street in Europe
23 JUNE 2016, AMSTERDAM – This week Europe’s first fur-free shopping street became a fact in the midst of the historic center of Amsterdam. The public statement was a joint effort of Dutch animal protection organisation Bont voor Dieren and 19 store owners on the Hartenstraat.
Europe’s first fur-free shopping street
AMSTERDAM, 20 JUNE 2016 – After working together with Dutch animal protection organisation Bont voor Dieren, the store owners on the Hartenstraat in Amsterdam have decided to ban all fur items from their shops. With this compassionate move the Hartenstraat (which translates as ‘Heartstreet’) has become the first fur-free shopping street in Europe. The 19 store
Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina urged to support fur farming ban
SARAJEVO, 19 JUNE 2016 – Worldwide citizens are expressing their support for the fur farming ban in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Similar to several other EU members states, the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina decided to ban fur farming on ethical grounds in 2009. The fur farming ban includes a phase-out period of 10 years providing fur farmers with a
Armani’s fur-free policy celebrated worldwide
13 April 2016 – Since Armani’s announcement to drop fur last month the luxury brand’s new fur-free policy turned trending topic in online fashion magazines worldwide. Fashion critics and bloggers all over the world applauded Armani’s innovative and compassionate decision. Perez Hilton: “We LOVE this! Good call, Giorgio!” ELLE: “This is a major step for cruelty-free fashion” Shelly Vella, Fashion and
Luxury brand Armani goes fur free
MILAN, 22 MARCH 2016 – The Fur Free Alliance praises renowned luxury brand Armani for today’s announcement to drop all real animal fur. With its decision the Italian high-end label responds to a growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable fashion. Armani will leave out all real fur, including rabbit fur, from its collection starting