The Truth About Fashion Part 2: Attitude and Attire
byIn part one of The Truth About Fashion, we explored and compared sourcing issues and supply chains of both fast-fashion and luxury fashion brands….
Meet the Shady Figures Behind California’s Animal Activism
byOn a recent Saturday night, there was a vigil outside the Hollywood home of Ed Buck commemorating the second anniversary of the death of…
Sustainability of Fur: Bringing the Story to Schools
byWith the start of a new school year, many of us think about bringing accurate information about the sustainability of fur into our children’s…
How Does Wolverine Fur Work? Hint: It’s Not Hydrophobic
byConventional wisdom is clear on why, since time immemorial, wolverine fur has been the preferred material for hood trim in the High North. In…
The Truth About Fashion Part 1: Going to the Source
byThe most important rule for fashion brands is to stay relevant, so it comes as no surprise that fashion brands are often in the…
NYC Fur Ban: The Hornet’s Nest that Needed a Good Kicking
byWhen New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who represents the Garment District, announced a proposal back in March to ban future sales of…
Opposition to California Fur Retail Ban Gaining Momentum
byThe growing opposition to Assembly Bill 44, which proposes a statewide fur retail ban in California, has taken longer than it should have for…
Progressive Politicians Should Promote Fur, Not Ban It
byProgressive politicians in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York City are trying to ban the sale of fur in their jurisdictions, claiming…
Sharon Anne Firth Wants Fur Back on Canada’s Olympic Uniform
bySharon Firth and her late twin sister, Shirley, are legends in Canada for their feats as cross-country skiers. Their lives were rooted in living…