Hundreds rally against fur at Milan fashion week
While fashion weeks in London and New York have banned fur from the catwalks, Milan has only asked brands to avoid using it.
On Saturday, a protest took place in Milan against the use of fur in fashion during the city's fashion week, according to an AFP photographer. Signs at the rally read "Fashion Victims" and "Their Lives Are Worth More Than Your Outfit," urging organizers to ban fur from the event. While Milan has not outright banned fur from the catwalks, it has requested brands to refrain from using the material.
The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has urged organizers to prohibit fur entirely. Major fashion houses like Armani, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana already prohibit fur usage, but Italian brand Fendi, owned by French luxury group LVMH, is an exception. Activists have frequently disrupted Milan's fashion weeks, highlighting the cruelty of fur production and the often poor conditions for the animals.
The global fur industry's use in fashion has significantly declined in recent years due to heightened awareness about animal welfare, shifting consumer preferences, and the emergence of synthetic alternatives.
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