Please be advised that North American Fur Auctions Inc., et al. have filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Commercial List (the “Court”) a plan of compromise and arrangement dated January 11, 2024 (“Plan”) pursuant to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan and the Meeting Order dated January 17, 2024. The Plan contemplates the compromise of rights and claims of certain of the Applicants’ creditors (as defined in the...
The ‘Furcycle’ label authenticates pre-loved fur, as second-hand luxury market and conscious consumption soars. A new label to support the use of vintage and pre-loved fur has been launched by the International Fur Federation (IFF). The label called ‘Furcycle’ comes a year after ‘Furmark’ had been launched for all new fur items. As more consumers seek sustainable alternatives, the market for vintage and pre-owned luxury items, including fur, has experienced a renaissance. Driven by sustainable consumerism, the desire for exclusivity and rarity, and the timeless...
"Passing on knowledge, entrusting part of our history to future generations" The French Federation of Fur Trades is a player in the transmission of knowledge. Every year, it organizes numerous competitions for young designers, participates in student training, organizes the integration of new recruits into workshops and coordinates projects on an international scale around the fur trade. At international level, there are many competitions, including the REMIX. Below are some of the entries from fashion school Lycée Turquetil in Paris. This high school has a workshop specially dedicated...
On October 26th and 27th, The IFF, under the umbrella of Furmark®, sponsored the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, themed ‘the new future – winning in the roaring 20s’. The IFF secured a premium speaker slot on the official schedule amongst other influential and key presenters including Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Men’s and Fendi Womenswear, Designer Rick Owens, as well as CEOs of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Mytheresa, amongst many others. You can view the Furmark speakers' video below. https://vimeo.com/642748440 The IFF...
The CREATION 2020/21 Designer Contest and Show was held on the 16th of October 2021 at the New York Palace Anantara Hotel in Budapest. At the event there were more than 130 guests, including politicians, press, representatives of the Hungarian designer universities and schools, designers, representatives of the fur sector, supporters and sponsors. The presented products were characterized by inventive fur-combinations and unique solutions. The jury was composed of professional participants, such as fur traders and owners of companies operating in fur and fashion sector. The winners received cash prizes and fur bundles. The winners were as follows: Category of fur coat, fur jacket:1st place: Ms. Erika Hidegföldi 2nd place: Mr. Miklós and Mrs. Bea Szilágyi 3rd place: Ms. Lya Vath (Orsolya Horváth) Category of fur accessories:1st place: Mr. László Láng 2nd place: Ms. Mária Csányi 3rd place: Mr. Gyula KocsisCategory of "Redesign it!": Mrs. Rozália Szekszárdiné Kovács Special prize of REMIX (for young designers only): Ms. Borbála Braunitzer The 1st place winner of the fur coat category, Erika Hidegföldi writes about the winning product (a beautiful peacock patterned fur coat): “The jacket was inspired by the diversity...
The "debate" over animal welfare and sustainable fashion on fur seems endless. The fashion industry and animal protection organizations explore the balance of "seeking common ground while keeping differences" in various fashion TALKs in China every year. From October 8th to October 14th, 2021, SS22 Shanghai Fashion Week official showroom-DADASHOW with the theme of "Border", brings together nearly 100 designer brands, presenting up-to-date models, taking orders, while using practice to explore the fashion realm of adhering to the scale. The International Fur Federation member enterprises...
AS SEEN ON WWD: "The IFF said the new, QR-coded swing tags, which map the history of a fur garment, will be a 'game changer.'" The IFF has worked closely with LVMH and Kering on the development of the Furmark label. LONDON — Every fur has a tale to tell and now consumers will be able to learn the story of the items they’re purchasing via the new Furmark traceability tag, which begins rolling out this week to coincide with the arrival of the fall 2021 collections....
The global fur retail trade is worth $20.1bn, indicating a strong bounce back since COVID-19 pandemic, new research from the University of Copenhagen has revealed. The European fur retail trade is worth $4.8bn, even after accounting for the pandemic. Crucially, the academic study also estimates that the international fur garment trade reached its highest ever value in 2019 — despite lower prices of raw fur skin — demonstrating a buoyant global market. The University of Copenhagen analysis — Global Fur Retail Value (attached), conducted by...
As virtual Fashion Weeks around the world concluded, a schedule which saw editors, celebrities and press joining front rows via video-call, a number of new trends have exploded taking fashion in a new creative and surreal direction. While the shows at New York, London, Milan and Paris may have been audience-free, there is still plenty to look at and discuss. Below, we round up the highlights from the autumn/winter 2021 shows. LOUIS VUITTON The Louis Vuitton AW21 collection was unveiled with a runway show which was...
2021 China International Fashion week - China Fashion Summit was held in Beijing 751D PARK Fashion Cloister on March 27. Themed by “Building Sustainable Industry Chain, And Promoting the Updating of Green Consumption”, the summit invited fashion industry representatives and sustainable fashion practitioners from home and abroad. Levin Cheung (Zhang Mian) , board member of International Fur Federation (IFF) and chairman of the board of KC Fur, was invited to attend the event, jointly illustrating the green consumption concept of sustainable fashion as a dialogue guest. The...
The long-awaited upturn in the fur market is finally happening, with auctions reporting high demand and rising prices. In Denmark, Kopenhagen Fur had to extend the auction by two additional days due to very active buys and a considerable amount of request coming In the last moment. After some challenging years, the prices of mink pelts are rising, with the action reporting that the average skin price increased by 79 per cent compared to a similar offering in September 2020. Sales percentage for hit a...
According to Vogue Business, "For those luxury brands that are continuing to use fur, the focus is on China, the country most important to the $22 billion worldwide fur trade. A survey of 400 high-income Chinese residents, predominantly Vogue and GQ readers, by Vogue Business and market research group Dynata, shows that demand for fur in China is likely to remain robust for now" Vogue Business state, "Falling prices for European fur may be to the benefit of companies targeting the Chinese market. Sofya Bakhta, China market analyst at Daxue Consulting,...
An article debuting Furmark will be featured in the upcoming February issue of Vogue Italia. Produced in collaboration with AIP and with support from IFF, this article is one of the first steps in communicating the Furmark program and message. The article features a series of bold statements, including: “The fur sector has decided to sake clarity with Furmark, a new international certification for natural furs, which debuts in 2021, and which provides guidelines for a purchase in complete safety, as explained by the International...
Finnish Fur Breeders’ Association – FIFUR 12.1.2021 Press release The fur industry is developing a corona vaccine for mink and Finnraccoon with a research group at the University of Helsinki The Finnish Fur Breeders' Association FIFUR and researchers at the University of Helsinki are developing a corona vaccine for mink and Finnraccoon. The goal is to have a vaccine that protects farm animals against covid-19 as soon as possible for widespread use and distribution. "The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the Covid-19 disease, is not just...
The leader of the global fur industry has announced the bullish prospects for fur in 2021, called for clarity from the Danish Government on the ongoing mink situation, and affirmed the place of natural sustainable fashion in a post-COVID world.Mark Oaten, CEO, International Fur Federation, hit back at suggestions natural sustainable fur was going anywhere but up: "Actions speak louder than words: there are already strong signs that sales are robust in Asia and early indications show mink prices have increased by up to 30%....
The government in Denmark has made a decision they did not want to, but public safety must come first. Now the Danish authorities must release their research for scrutiny amongst international scientists. The Danish mink production is allowed to continue in the future, but no decisions have yet been made by the mink farmers, who are still in shock over seeing their livelihood being taken away from them. The culling decisions in Denmark and the Netherlands rest on many farms being located close together, and...
2020 has been an unprecedented year with the effects of Covid-19 rippling around the world and disrupting every industry - including fashion. While the fashion industry since March has done well to move so quickly to the digital space with online fashion shows and presentations, Spring/Summer 2021 this last month bought with it some normality. Notably; a return of fashion weeks. Fashion weeks have long served as a showcasing of creativity and technological innovation, and judging by the fur looks seen on the runway this...
Dear Members: We are pleased to share an Oped with you in defence of our industry. This weeks print edition of the Vancouver Sun and The Province published an opinion piece by Alan Herscovici. Alan’s article is a strong response to an article last week (July 11) by Leslie Fox of The Furbearers (with two doctors), calling for a ban on mink farms in British Columbia. You can read Alan’s response and post your comments here....https://theprovince.com/opinion/alan-herscovici-b-c-mink-farms-are-family-owned-and-operated-and-these-farmers-respect-animal-welfare/wcm/acacaa13-526f-4ccb-a470-65b39ea6c2b5 Together we can make our voices heard! Sincerely, Melanie...
Judge Holds that San Francisco “Changed Its Position” After Lawsuit Was Filed On July 17, 2020, Judge Richard Seeborg of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, sitting in San Francisco, issued an order in a case in which the International Fur Federation (“IFF”) is challenging San Francisco’s ban on the sale of fur products. The ban went into full effect on January 1, 2020, and San Francisco took the position in its online FAQs that a retailer of fur products...
From the time I was very small I was interested in fashion. I had very strong opinions already about what I wanted to wear to kindergarten. In grade school I designed and sewed bags for a project, and even sold one to a teacher. In middle school we were required to do 2-week practical courses locally. I chose a furrier in town. The owner and staff were kind and let me create fur bags. The owner even displayed one of “my” bags in the store...
While the respiratory disease Covid-19 brings the world to a standstill, with a rising number of 2.646.576 confirmed cases and 184.374 deaths so far, the fashion industry is facing one of the hardest challenges in its history. Over the past months the world’s economy has been reduced to the basic needs; physical retail clothing stores have had to largely shut all over the globe for an undetermined period and same with factories leaving hundreds of thousands of employees out of jobs and locked down at...
We are all passing through a difficult and confusing period and there are no strict clear guidelines on what to do with our daily personal life beside one recommendation that I hope is already clear for everyone - stay at home. Many of us are not working and days can become much longer when you don’t have anything productive to do, but whether we like it or not, there is not much we can do about it, so why not make the best out this...
How are you social distancing at home? We give our top tips on what to do during the Coronavirus outbreak. From new Netflix series to our fave home workouts. Listen here to get your stay-at-home inspiration.
A wardrobe full of furs, but nothing to wear? Sometimes all you need is some style inspiration from fashion icons every now and then to give you those fresh pairs of eyes into what furs are hot on the Insta-feed, what the trendiest looks are, and who’s wearing them. We take a look at some ‘Instagirls’ who have proven to be certified fur fashionistas, and are inspiring our wardrobes. Chiara Ferragni Photo credit: Instagram: @chiaraferragni Chiara knows fashion, and has been serving us looks for...
Covid-19, ask known as Coronavirus, is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a new strain of influenza which has not infected humans before. However, since influenzas are zoonotic, meaning these illnesses are easily transmitted from animals to humans, then from humans to humans, since the first positive case was tested in China, the repercussions around the world are nothing short of biblical. As global infections reach the hundreds of thousands and cases in the US, Europe, Asia and Indonesia soar, the deadly disease...
We chat to fashion wonder Nina Suess about fashion weeks, her role as an influencer, her love for natural fur and everything in between. Make sure to listen to our latest episode!
Each year, the IFF hosts an international fashion design competition called REMIX in collaboration with Vogue Italia and Vogue Talents – the platform dedicated to supporting young fashion talents from around the world. Each year, the winners of REMIX see their creations featured in Vogue Italia which helps propel their careers into international acclaim. After participating in REMIX, the winners go on to achieve more greatness, therefore, presenting you with a selection of the winner’s career updates, we hope to inspire many more young designers...
Women’s Fashion Week did not dissatisfy in the slightest – from richly coloured furs, to prevailing silhouettes – Women’s Fashion Week gave us a whole heap of stupendous pieces to discover. Sustainability has been a major buzzword around the globe in present times, and to see voluminous amounts of fur being shown on the runway from major and upcoming designers verifies that fur is very much a part of the future of fashion. We take a look at some incredible fur pieces that were featured...
With a new year and new decade, comes new trends, in both fashion and society. 2019 saw a resurgence of new denim fits, an explosion in athleisure and nautical themes making waves. But trends spilled over the runway and into the streets as we saw climate activists campaigning for ethical and sustainable industries, the second biggest target for protesters being fashion. So, as we look ahead to a new year and new decade in fashion and society more general, what trends can we expect to...
With our sustainability strategy launch underway, what better time to talk about Furmark then now? Answers to questions about what qualifies as a Furmark garment, what happens to fur that isn’t Furmark labelled, who will adopt the scheme, and many more are now on Fur Talks. Listen to better your understanding on IFF’s new global scheme.
The global fur industry has launched an ambitious programme and a clear direction of travel for the industry and wider supply chain around animal welfare, environmental protection and for the people and communities that work in the sector as part of its first sustainability strategy. The strategy was launched by the International Fur Federation (IFF), the global body for the fur sector, at an event to coincide with London Fashion Week at the Danish Embassy in London on 17th February. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE IFF,...
We catch up with fashion influencer, Filippo Fiora, on what went down during Men’s Fashion Week – from getting ready for the shows, to fun furs and runway favourites – we have it all!
As we’ve entered a new decade, fur has instantly been strutting up and down major cities runway, revving up a magnificent start to 2020, giving us a glimpse of what more we can expect to come. Taking a look at furs that were shown in London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week Men’s, we discover what trends and styles were most prominent on the runways, setting the tone for what 2020 has in store for the fashion world in this new decade of bravura. We have...
On January 6th, 2020, GOOD4FUR Certified Farm press meeting was held in China National Convention Center. GOOD4FUR certification, jointly initiated by China Leather Industry Association (CLIA, for short) and IFF in 2017, aimed to promote China’s fur farming into normalization, standardization and modernization and to build an excellent image. In the past three years, China's fur farmers has gradually reached a consensus on animal welfare with high standards. They have actively participated in GOOD4FUR certification so that farms with high-standard animal welfare boost fur farming...
Is cancel culture a form of bullying? Is faux activism threatening our freedom of choice and expression? How is the future of fashion looking in a cancel culture landscape? Join me, Gianluca Longo and 6 fashion and cultural commentators debate on the Fur Talks podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-gianluca-longo-6-fashion-commentators-debate-freedom/id1439486764?i=1000462012138 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hxWfDwuiGXgEOss1jxagR
Report on the Beijing Fur & Leather Products Fair 2020 2020 Beijing Fur & Leather Products Fair was held from 6-8th, Jan. as the 1st international fur fair in the new year. Around 150 fur and down companies participated the 3-days fair in a surname of Beijing Winter Fashion Show. Organizer try to combine fur with other winter fashion attracting more buyers. IFF attended the activities of the fair, had a booth to promote fur’s sustainability fashion, and stood together with the China fur industry...
The fashion industry exists in a constant state of flux with only veil of gauze, thin enough to see through, separating iconic from controversial moments. In today’s climate, with cancel culture on the rise, a number of prolific fashion moments have played an integral part in how we have spoken and thought about fashion for the last twenty-plus-years. However, when sifting through archives of monumental style sensations and fashion faux pas, a theme arises: Fur. So, before looking ahead and entering a new decade, it’s...
British legacy designer Zandra Rhodes, an independent brand and spirit, has used her unique patterns and designs to stay relevant for the last 50 years in fashion. Her most famous designs fill an exhibition at the iconic Fashion and Textiles Museum in central London. Visiting the exhibition on a gloomy December morning, I am greeted first by a memorial sized portrait of Zandra with her signature illuminating pink bob, and a collection of intricate garments that nestle to the right of it – a welcome...
For the first time EVER, hear the Fur Guru narrate their stories on Fur Talks. How celebrities that pose as defenders of animal’s rights, own or represent brands that use animal-deriving ingredients, begging the question: do these celebrities reflect a public mood? Or are they cashing in at the expense of an entire industry?
The countdown to 2020 is well and truly on, which can only mean one thing… we’ve rounded up all of the finest, and furry-est New Year’s Eve outfits taking inspiration from celebrities to help you choose the right outfit, whether you’re celebrating with a quiet night in, or painting the town red, we’ve got your back. The mantra for this NYE outfit guide? Go fur or go home. Editor-in-chief of teen Vogue, Lindsay Peoples Wagner. There’s no denying that the infamous Saks Potts fur coat...
With Christmas only a couple of weeks away, we wanted to give you the ultimate sustainable gift guide with the latest fur must-haves under your tree. Ranging from a plush YSL mink fur coat to a pair of Off-White Furry Zip tie pumps, you’ll be sure to find something for the festive season here. Fendi – Black leather sabots. Fendi is the brand which always keeps on giving. These leather and fur sabots are the perfect mix of texture and style for a refined yet...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in almost every industry in the world, from healthcare and Education to Public Relations and Marketing, so it was only a matter of time until AI became an integral component of the fashion industry too. A study conducted by the Capgemini Research Institute found 28% of retailers (almost one-third) were using AI, a significant increase from 17 percent in 2017, and 4% in 2016. Capgemini then predicted that AI could save retailers as much as three hundred billion dollars in...
Three employees including a vegetarian get together to chat about their thoughts on the industry prior to working at IFF, what they’ve learnt since, and the future.
It is widely published when celebrities, as well as non-celebrities, hit-back against animal activists who have bullied or been pugnacious towards them over their choice to consume animal-based products – whether that’s eating meat, wearing natural materials, or using cosmetics containing animal products. Freedom of choice, as defined by Longman, is: the right or ability to choose whatever you want to do or have, however, increasingly, we are seeing freedom of choice being restricted by those who perceive consumption of animal deriving products as ‘wrong,’...
It’s an indisputable fact that sales of luxury fur and leather products have been increasing year on year. But, while economics may highlight the appetite for luxury goods made of natural fabrics are on the rise, the lexicon is that economics aren’t always an accurate representation of societal attitudes. A recent study conducted by Morning Consult, comprised of a survey of 2,000 British and American residents about their opinion on natural leather, concluded that consumers negative attitudes towards natural leather were on the rise, mirroring...
Here at the International Fur Federation, we are committed to supporting the entire fur trade. This is why we were delighted to sponsor Hilde Lillegård to visit the biggest fur auction house in the world, Kopenhagen Fur. Here is Hilde's experience... First, I want to thank you to IFF for allowing me to visit Kopenhagen Fur, I had an amazing stay! Out trip started with an interesting guided tour at Kopenhagen Fur facilities. I was immediately impressed with how huge and nice the grading department...
Over-the-phone laughs with the one and only, Derek Warburton. We talk about our love of fur, Derek's show 'All Access', fashion weeks, current trends, change in fashion, personal choice and living your life! Make sure to tune in to listen to our fun chat on the above and much more.
Since “ethical” and “sustainable” fashion became integral components of fashion brands’ sustainability strategies, a string of recycled mostly beige linen garments photographed against a backdrop of environmental hashtags have become a staple of nearly all high street and high fashion brands. At first glance, one might view this as a step towards creating a more sustainable fashion climate, in particular reducing the amount of new fashion being produced and subsequent waste that follows right after. However, the industrial rate at which fashion is being produced...
CREATION 2019 – an annual design competition hosted by the Hungarian Fur Trade Association (HFTA) – was held on 26th October, 2019, in New York Palace (The Dedica Anthology Hotel). More than 150 guests including politicians, media and press, representatives of the top design universities, designers, businesspeople, fur trade representatives, supporters, sponsors, attended the grand finale CREATION 2019 which was hosted at the prestigious and most beautiful café in the world (according to UCITYGUIDES: https://www.ucityguides.com/cities/top-10-cafes.html) The finalists presented products which were characterised by their unique solutions...
Cancel culture is a form of public shaming that aims to hold individuals and groups accountable for their actions by calling attention to a behavior that is perceived to be problematic by somebody. Usually it manifests over social media, where some are attacking celebrities or brands for acting in a manner that they don’t agree with, but this toxic behavior can go beyond comments and reports on Facebook and do more harm when angry activists are the ones that are trying to impose their point...
Father and daughter duo speak to us about the Fabio Gavazzi brand, how it's like to work with family, how far fur travels in their family, different dynamics within the company, and much more to do with craftsmanship, diversity, and men in fur.
We have a discussion with three BFTA competition students on what they think of fur, what their view on sustainability is, what common sense means to them in terms of educating yourselves before reading everything that's online, and much more. Joining me is our Sustainability Manager to also have her input on all things sustainability, certification and traceability. Make sure to give it a listen to get useful insight from the BFTA competition winners and a worthy discussion.
The International Fur Federation (IFF) fund a range of projects to kick-start or further enhance the careers of those working with fur. Our latest Fur Futures success stories comes from Ellen Henningsen Hellem who was sponsored by IFF to attend Kopenhagen Fur's studio for a what she describes as an "inspirational visit." This is Ellen's experience... After spending three wonderful days at Kopenhagen Fur in Denmark’s wonderful capital, we reflect on our experiences and are left full of inspiration and ideas. Kopenhagen Fur kindly invited...
Kelly Killoren Bensimon has launched her EnVille collection with Pologeorgis, her second collaboration with the brand. Getting into the luxury fashion game, we have all of the exclusives behind Kelly’s inspiration behind the collection, why fur was a coherent choice of material to use, how Kelly’s past experiences reflected her creative process and much more. Looking for inspiration on how to keep yourself warm this winter? Have a look at the EnVille collection below. THE HARPER REX RABBIT FUR PULLOVER IN NAVY What made you...
The fashion industry is valued at over one trillion US dollars; it accounts for 2% of global GDP and employs 1 in every 10 workers around the world. However, while the fashion industry’s global economic reach is huge, the systemic environmental problems challenging the industry are equally as far reaching. The fashion industry contributes one tenth to annual global carbon emissions, 5% of global water use, and it has been recognised as a sector with the highest risk of modern slavery in its supply chains....
Here at the International Fur Federation (IFF), we are committed to supporting the next generation of fur design talents. That is why we were keen to support fashion design student Eliza when she applied for funding to support her training at fashion house Yves Salamon. Here is Eliza's story... Dear All Fashion and Fur Lovers, My name is Eliza. I am a final year fashion student at the University of Huddersfield and I am last year 2nd place winner at the BFTA annual competition. This...
Samantha De Reviziis Fashion weeks may have ended, and for our final SS20 instalment, we’ve caught up with sustainability expert in the fashion and luxury industry, Samantha De Reviziis to give us the run-down of what transpired. From the fashion shows and the latest trends to what will catch on and the most used colours, as well as upcoming cities & designers and the differences in fashion between each city, we have first-hand insight into the wonderful world of what happens during hectic, but remarkable...
Situated in the heart of Milan’s fashion district lies haute couture brand Fabio Gavazzi. Fabio Gavazzibelongs to the Fureco group, an Italian company owned by the Gavazzi family which has been active for four generations since being founded in 1922. Manufacturing fur garments with the highest degree of craftsmanship, Fabio Gavazzi is a brand with heritage and history that for almost a century has handed down the secrets of ancient art of sartorial fur. Today, Furecois a modern fur manufacturer whose uniqueness lies in their ability to interpret and personalize traditional styles creating innovative and...
Cooperation of Kyiv National University of Technology and Design with the Ukrainian Fur Association promotes success in the international market The IV International Forum, “FUR Futures Ukraine,” held at the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design is the annual event organised by the Ukrainian Association of furriers that gathers representatives of fur business, from manufacturers to designers, as well as students, profiled teachers, academics, all working together in cooperation. This year, the forum was attended by 100 people and was moderated by Alla Gosling - the executive director...
At the core of veganism is the belief that abstention from all animal-deriving goods can solve many of the environmental, animal welfare and ecological issues currently challenging the world. One’s choice to become vegan is often based on a variety of reasons with ethics, sustainability, and environmental consciousness all being listed as top motivations. And while it’s important to respect consumers’ freedom of choice when it comes to what they consume, respect is not always reciprocated. But before delving into that debate, it’s important to...
GQ and the British Fur Trade Federation discuss the future of fur in menswear and it's position in the fashion industry. Moderated by editor in chief of British GQ Dylan Jones, with panellists Astrid Andersen, Les Deux cofounder Andreas von der Heide and journalist Alexandra Castle, Yves Salomon and Frank Zilberkweit. For more please visit: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/gq-fur-trade-panel-discussion-2019 or https://www.wearefur.com/gq-x-bfta-lwfms-big-conversation/
The International Fur Federation (IFF) does much to support the fur trade with its bursaries. Supporting a host of projects, including Fur Summer Schools and Workshops. This is how Viktoria S. de Carvalho from Norway was able to attend the same trip to Kopenhagen Fur’s Studio as Jannicke Romøren Eriksen, along with four other fur ladies. Between 8-11 September 2019 Viktoria attended Kopenhagen Fur’s auction and made a visit to their studio. Here is Viktoria’s experience: I was lucky enough to get invited to participate in a...
The Met Gala, also known as the Costume Institute Gala, is the fashion industries biggest and most exclusive event bringing together designers and the most famous faces from the world of fashion, music, film, television, sport and art. The Gala is hosted each year by American Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, and a selection of celebrities, to raise money for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met). The fashion fundraiser was founded by Eleanor Lambert in 1948 and was designed to...
At the International Fur Federation, we are committed to supporting the next generation of fur talents. This is why we supported Ineta Joksaite when she asked for funding to attend Fur Europes Fur Summer School in Kastoria, Greece. Here is Ineta's story. My name is Ineta Joksaite and I'm one of the 25 lucky people who attended a life changing trip to Fur Europe's Summer School in Greece on August 23rd 2019. The Fur Summer School lasted 9 days and focused on sustainability, fur skills,...
The International Fur Federations bursaries are used to support a range of projects, from fashion shows, workshops and trips. The latest of our bursaries was awarded to Jannicke Romøren Eriksen from Norway who, along with four other fur ladies, journeyed to Kopenhagen Fur’s studio between 8-11 September 2019 for their fur auction and to visit their studio. In Jannicke’s words, this was her experience: Lucky me! I was one of the chosen ones to go to Kopenhagen Fur! I arrived at Kopenhagen Fur Auction house...
The 5.5 KM2Amazon rainforest and its tributaries meander through Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil before meeting the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of South America. Known as “The Lungs” of planet Earth, the Amazon absorbs 2 billion tons of CO2 each year, approximately 5% of annual emissions making it a vital environmental neutraliser doing much to prevent the rising damaging effects of climate change. However, while deforestation has continued to destroy the Amazon basin over the last century, the recent apocalyptic wildfires...
Leonie Mergen features in today's episode, answering YOUR questions in our Q&A special. Learn more about German designer who is fresh out from showing during LFW!
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2019—Expressing its disappointment but saying the matter is far from settled, an industry group outlined its strategy after today’s 27-8 passage of Assembly Bill 44 by the California State Senate. There were five abstentions. “Everyone should know that AB 44 does not go into effect until 2023, and it still needs the governor’s signature to become law, but should he sign it, we will aggressively challenge it in the courts,” said Keith Kaplan of the Fur Information Council of America. “For...
As the proposed New York City fur ban grabs head-lines and social media attention, one key fact has gotten muddled in the debate: the fur industry is a vibrant one that meets a consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable luxury apparel.
Only a few celebrities are on the frontline challenging natural fur, denouncing the fur trade and propagating sensationalist myths to mislead their large following. However, while there aren’t many celebrates taking up arms, we are becoming increasingly aware that the beliefs of these celebrities are as faux as the fur they wear. This feature will explore the celebrities that pose as the defenders of animals-based products whilst at the same time owning or representing brands that use animal-deriving ingredients. This feature explores and answers questions...
1. WWD on the fur ban! Who says the fur industry is backing down? We're just turning up the heat...2. New York Post - Fourth generation furrier talks about their thriving fur-trade business and where the next generation is taking the industry.3. CNN - Anna Wintour talks plastic fur and how it's OBVIOUSLY more of a polluter than natural fur.
Hear the very insightful interview with Keith Kaplan, Director of Communications and Public Policy for the Fur Information Council of America, where we talk about fur bans, animal misinterpretations, environmental impacts and much more! You don't want to miss this one...
Interview with Neville, Director of Communications, over the fake video showing animal being skinned alive and much more on his work regarding animal-rights groups. This Fur Talks episode is NOT one to be missed!
1. WWD coverage of REMIX, and much more on the magical night...2. South China Morning Post asks, 'are Burberry, John Galliano, DKNY & Versace wrong to ditch fur?' and I explain why they definitely are! 3. Fashion United questions which is more sustainable, vegan or animal-based fashion? Animal based fashion it is!
1. My Grandmother's fur coat... 35 years on. Bianca Margarit explains how a fur coat has a history and story behind it, compared to something like a throwaway plastic puffer jacket.2. Business of Fashion's article on why they think the anti-fur movement is winning, and I explain why social media is the biggest cause of pushing brands and people out of using fur.3. Did you see Justin Bieber's Louis Vuitton slippers? Here more about them here!
1. There's a strong ethical case for wearing leather and fur - The Quartzy give us more information on why that's TRUE! 2. Glamour magazine discuss the topic, if fur is killing animals and faux-fur is killing the planet, what on earth should one do? 3. Harpers Bazaar take a look back at the evolution of fashion weeks in photos, and what the runways looked like before social media.
1. Daily Mail speaks sense! Plastic fibres that pollute our oceans, factories using toxic chemicals, clothes that never decompose: Devotees think they're saving the planet, but we reveal the guilty secret about vegan fashion.2. The Freedom of Choice and the anti-fur movement that is attacking it.3. The Metro questions whether it's socially acceptable to wear a fur coat in public.
1. Vogue writer asks, 'Am I The Only One Who Feels Guilty About Wearing Fur?' It's anti-fur activists that are making you feel this way.2. REMIX 2019 is upon us! Listen here to find out who the jury are, what the theme is this year, and a comment from CEO of IFF, Mark Oaten.3. We've done an interview with Russian designer, Sergey Efremov and you can hear all about what he said right here! Fashion, fur, and more!
1. Could 2019 be a watershed year for fashion and sustainability? AnOther explain more about the future of fashion, and I look into it!2. LFWM's coverage! Find out about all the furs this LMFW !3. Should a celebrity ever be BULLIED just because they wear real fur and go against what anti-fur activists believe is correct? No, never!
1. @wwd - Plastic Waste Fuels the Fire in Faux vs Real Fur Debate. Find out why natural fur is of course, better 😊 What CEO of IFF, Mark Oaten said during an interview in London and more on FurMark. 2. Why eco-leather, synthetic sweaters and faux leather are TRUE poison by @samantha3. @forbes lists Emerging Fashion Brands to watch in 2019 and @sakspotts makes the list!
1. Is the industry simultaneously turning a blind eye to the inevitable flaws that accompanies plastic fur? 2. The Times explains that faux fur should be RELABELLED to plastic fur. Makes sense...3. Kendall and Kylie Jenner have launched a vegan and faux jacket line - but why has Kendall Jenner been seen wearing a natural fur coat if she now represents the anti-fur side?
1. Talk Radio explain how journalist Andre Walker has slammed the idea of phasing out meat and animal-based metaphors. Even founder of vegan food delivery service allplants.com, Jonathon Petrides, explains that the idea is absurd. Find out here what we think of this...2. Protests in city centre store, Flannels in Liverpool. We cover the event and discuss why protestors use bullying as a way to force brands and people to go fur-free.3. The Wall Street Journal explores the dilemma for social conscious consumers regarding natural...
1. Chanel goes fur-free? FAKE NEWS! Read again...2. Sally LaPointe doesn't let bullies bully her into going fur-free - she knows what is good.3. Natural vs plastic fur comparison... who wins? You guessed it!
1. Do you think plastic leather promoted by ethical designers like Stella McCartney is helping the environment? 2. Where do you stand on the plastic vs natural fur debate? Vogue Arabia gives us nuances of positivity surrounding natural fur.3. What do you think will happen if society bans fur? We would loose much more than fashion, find out here what else.Listen to our 6th episode to hear the answers to these questions, you won't want to miss it!
1. The Independent - Jean Paul Gaultier going fur-free AND CEO of IFF Mark Oaten's statement.2. The Lincolnite - Lincoln Christmas Market's fur-free pledge.3. Beyond Fashion Magazine - The Future of Sustainable Fashion and Social Responsibility.
1. Fur Europe reports to their members hub that the UK government will not ban fur.2. Vogue story on Magzter - 'My Mother, My Fur' -www.magzter.com/articles/12191/30…957/5bc6f9f57ec103. Elle Romania - Is ecological fur really an eco-friendly material?
1. Business of Fashion 2. Daily Mail3. Cosmo Russia4. Huffington Post/Yahoo Lifestyle
The fashion industry has always been a hub of innovation, from the invention of the sewing machine to the creation of 3D printed footwear, but what can we expect the future of fashion to look like? The $2.4 trillion fashion sector is a global economic powerhouse of an industry, and its transforming quicker than ever before. But while artificial intelligence is being used to predict trends, augmented and virtual reality create at-home dressing rooms, and robots assist craftspeople in the atelier and models on the...
It isn’t be-known that fur has surpassed into more than a winter wardrobe. As usual, fur styles have elevated Copenhagen Fashion Week SS20’s looks into panache, poise and flair. The looks presented were mixed into a combination of vibrant and neutral colours to balance out each silhouette each creating its own distinctiveness and uniqueness to the tale that was being narrated down the runway. Saks Potts, a brand that has skyrocketed into the fashion world, needless to say featured exquisite furs, whilst ‘striving to become Scandinavia’s...
In part one of The Truth about Fashion, I explored and compared sourcing issues and supply chains of both fast-fashion and luxury fashion brands. And while many brands do what they can to instil trust and confidence in consumers through ever-growing transparent supply chains and ethical and sustainable sourcing, is it all too late? As the public moves towards environmentally conscious consumerism, attitudes towards shopping is changing. More so today than ever before, second hand shopping for pre-loved clothing is becoming more fashionable. However, growing...
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A treasure chest of art and sculptures, the Wallace Collection, once a source of inspiration to Manolo Blahnik, now showcases his uncompromising designs in the splendid grandiosity they deserve. Manolo Blahnik is an artist and icon in the world of shoe design. Originating from Santa Cruz de la Palma, in the Canary Islands, Spain, Blahnik dreamt of fashion, so after attending boarding school in Switzerland, studying Politics and Law at the University of Geneva, then Literature and Architecture, Blahnik got his degree and move to Paris...
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