British Columbia Fur Design School to Stress First Nations Roots
byA fresh opportunity is coming soon for future designers to receive a holistic education on working with fur, against a backdrop of its cultural…
Clouds Over Fur Trade Have Silver Lining
byIt’s the Holiday Season, a time of good cheer, so let’s pretend for a moment that Covid-19 hasn’t made the last year thoroughly miserable…
With Proper Precautions, Mink Farms Don’t Pose Covid-19 Risk
byQuick to turn the misfortune of others to their own benefit, animal activists have jumped on reports about Covid-19 on mink farms in Europe…
Canadian Fur Trade Unites for Design Competition
byIn response to an unexpected shortage this year of opportunities for aspiring fur designers, the Canadian fur trade has launched a whole new competition….
It’s Not Wearing Fur that’s “Immoral”. It’s Israel’s Proposed Fur Ban
byThe Israeli Government recently announced that permits for the importation, fabrication or sale of fur will no longer be issued, except for religious, scientific,…
As Brands Drop Exotic Skins, Will Conglomerates Fight Back?
byI hate to say “I told you so!” but only a fool could not have seen this coming. A few short years ago, while…
Fur Retailing Is a Family Affair
byLike so many in the industry, Dan Kahnert’s relationship with fur is a family affair. “My great-grandfather learned the fur trade in Germany and…
“Time to Slow Down!” The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign
byWith the slogan #Reconnect – Time to Slow Down, a new campaign by the International Fur Federation urges designers, independent brands, fashion groups as…
Covid-19 Scaremongers Wrong to Pick On Mink Farms
byThis opinion piece by Truth About Fur’s Alan Herscovici was published in the Vancouver Sun on July 22, 2020, under the headline: “BC mink…