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UK government seeks public view on whether it should ban fur trade

“We already have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and as an independent nation we are now able to re-examine some of our animal welfare laws, including the import of fur for use in fashion products.” The UK government is seeking the views of the public, the fashion industry, and businesses …

TRESemmé just stopped testing on animals worldwide

“Compassionate shoppers everywhere can now look to TRESemmé for professional quality hair products that are not animal-tested.” One of the most widely recognised hair-care brands TRESemmé – owned by Unilever – has banned all animal tests for its products worldwide. The move comes after working with vegan organization PETA and as part of a wider …

Luxury jewellery company creates world’s first vegan-certified diamonds

Aether diamonds are the world’s first and only carbon-negative diamonds made from 100% atmospheric gases using sustainably sourced energy. A luxury jewellery brand has become the first in the world to receive a vegan certification for its positive-impact diamonds.  Last month, Aether was granted accreditation by Vegan Action, one of the leading vegan certification organizations …

Italian fashion house Valentino joins fur-free club

“At this rate, not a single designer will still be selling fur next year—and no wonder, since no kind shopper will buy it.” Luxury fashion house Valentino has decided to take a ‘fur-free stance’. The iconic Italian designer is the latest brand to announce that it will phase out fur from all future collections by …

Home furnishing giant ditches alpaca wool following undercover investigation

“Drab decor made from the fleece of struggling alpacas is out.” Home furnishing giant Williams-Sonoma has pledged to stop sourcing alpaca wool after an exposé revealed inhumane animal torture. The American consumer retail company joins a slew of high street fashion giants including Marks & Spencer, Overstock, UNIQLO, Valentino, Columbia Sportswear, and New Look in …

Jaden Smith to launch next New Balance Vision Racer in pink

The new vibrant vegan Vision Racer is the collection’s eighth iteration. Jaden Smith has partnered with shoe giant New Balance to launch a new colourway of their vegan sneaker collaboration: Vision Racer. The new kicks follow the “ReWorked” pair launched last month in celebration of this year’s Earth Day. The Pink New Balance x Jaden …

Hawaii to become latest US state to end cosmetic animal testing as demand for cruelty-free soars

Hawaii will soon join California, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, and Maryland in passing legislation that bans animal testing for cosmetics. Hawaii is set to become the latest US state to ban cosmetic animal testing. On 30th April, the Hawaii Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act (HCFCA) passed its final vote in the state legislature. Once signed by Governor …

Milton Keynes mum who developed vegan skincare line to help son’s eczema debuts in Harrods

British-Nigerian pharmacist, Shalom Lloyd founded Naturally Tribal Skincare after experimenting with African home remedies to relieve her newborn who suffered from extreme eczema and itchy irritation. Today, a vegan skincare line is making its debut in the ‘Born & Bred’ section at Harrods-owned brand-new H Beauty store in Milton Keynes. While H Beauty is a …

Activists give Levi’s a ‘dressing down’ for its continued use of leather patches

“Levi’s wants to appeal to a progressive base, but it’s missing the mark as long as it keeps marring its denim and its reputation with leather.” Today, clothing brand Levi Strauss & Co. has got a ‘dressing down’ in its virtual annual meeting from animal rights organization PETA. The vegan charity, which bought shares in …

Fossil launches eco-friendly cactus leather totes to celebrate Earth Month

Alongside its new eco-friendly tote bag, Fossil is also releasing a limited-edition solar watch is in celebration of Earth Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. This week, classic accessory brand Fossil launched a “pro-planet tote bag collection” made from cactus leather. The new collection is in celebration of Earth Month and …

Karl Lagerfeld uses cactus leather for new vegan designer handbag collection

The luxury fashion house releases its first 11-piece vegan and eco-friendly collection in partnership with model Amber Valletta. Fashion house Karl Lagerfeld has launched its first vegan leather handbag collection made from cactus and organic cotton.  The label collaborated with 1990s supermodel, actress, and friend of the late fashion mogul, Amber Valletta to debut a …

Saks Fifth Avenue to ditch fur to match ‘customer preferences and societal shifts’

“Trends constantly evolve and the sale of fur remains a significant social issue. As such, eliminating it from our assortment is the right step for us to take at this time.”  This week, Saks Fifth Avenue announced it will stop selling fur and all animal-fur clothes and accessories will be off its shelves by 2023. …