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France to gradually ban mink farms

France said Tuesday it planned to "gradually" ban mink farms in the country as well the use of wild animals in travelling circuses and the breeding of dolphins and orcas in captivity. Environment minister Barbara Pompili announced the sweeping measures saying "our attitude to wild animals has changed". The country's three dolphinariums will also...

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The fashion industry can no longer justify the use of leather without traceability

A new exposé by Peta is aimed to shake up fashion’s leather industry, which often overlooks transparency in the supply chain of manufacturers, specifically when it comes to animal cruelty. A global-wide ban of fur and industry calling for the ethical treatment of animals has largely evaded leather producers, as leather is still seen as a...

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H&M, Zara, Topshop & Gap ban Mohair following animal cruelty expose

London - A number of leading fashion retailers, including H&M, Zara, Gap and Topshop have pledged to discontinue using mohair in their products following an animal cruelty investigation from animal rights organisation PETA. Mohair, which is made from the hair of Angora goats, is known for softness and frequently used in winter apparel such as...

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Stella McCartney celebrates "skin-free-skin" at Paris Fashion Week

Fashion designer Stella McCartney claimed that fake leather was now as good as the real thing Monday as she charged into the animal cruelty debate that dogs the fashion industry. With fur making a comeback on Paris fashion week catwalks, the British designer known for her label's ethical principles showed coats and suits made with high quality...

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Hermès hit by ostrich farm cruelty claims

Hermès was thrown onto the defensive on Tuesday over claims of cruelty at a farm that allegedly supplies skins used in its luxury handbags, the second such allegations in a year. A spokeswoman for animal rights group PETA used the French fashion house's AGM in Paris to grill Hermes CEO Axel Dumas about a video showing ostriches being slaughtered...