Florence Pugh holds giant fish in new Vogue cover – are celebrities glamorising animal cruelty?
Recently, actress Florence Pugh posed with a dead fish for a photoshoot for the fashion magazine Vogue. The 27-year-old sported various different outfits for Vogue’s Winter issue. The picture in question, however, shows Pugh wearing an ivory sleeveless dress with a plunging keyhole at the chest. It is paired with a statement black belt and …
Cult fashion brand Ganni launches vegan bag made from orange and cacti waste
The brand has worked with leather made from fungi and grape waste in the past. Classic fashion label Ganni has launched a range of vegan leather bags and shoes made from orange and cacti waste. The cult Scandi brand partnered with Italian company Ohoskin, which makes cruelty-free and innovative bio-based leather alternatives. The decision follows …
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Harvey Nichols finally bans fur
Harvey Nichols is ditching fur in a move that’s been described as ‘iconic’ by advocates. World renowned British luxury retail chain Harvey Nichols has announced it will stop selling fur by the end of this year. The 192-year-old fashion house is said to have made the decision following pressure from campaigners. The well-known retail chain …
Phoenix speaks out about cruelty to ducks used for down
“The only way to end this cruelty and spare ducks is to stop buying items that contain feathers.” Oscar winner and longtime vegan Joaquin Phoenix has spoken out againtst the unspeakable cruelty routinely carried out against ducks for the down industry. His call follows a new PETA exposé that shows workers electrocuting birds and stabbing …
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What is a vegan shampoo? And 11 fantastic brands to try
Do you know which ingredients make your shampoo non-vegan? The cosmetic industry has gone through a radical shift in the last few years as more consumers become aware of the impact their purchases make. As a result, the demand for vegan hair care products has soared. Consumers are becoming more conscious of the ingredients in …
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Does Kylie Jenner’s controversial lion head dress celebrate wildlife or glorify animal cruelty?
Schiaparelli’s new collection debuted gowns donned with realistic-looking, albeit faux, wild animal heads. Reality star and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner made a shocking entry when she sashayed a furry haute couture promoting Schiaparelli’s collection that debuted at the brand’s spring/summer 2023 show. Daniel Roseberry, creative director of the French haute couture house claimed that “no …
Canada finally moves to ban cosmetic testing on animals after years of advocate pressure
“This is a huge step forward for animal welfare in Canada.” Canada is set to become the latest country to ban cosmetic testing on animals following in the footsteps of more than 40 other countries that have already outlawed the controversial practice. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is expected to update the changes to the federal …
Dakota Johnson was just called out for starring in Gucci’s new handbag campaign. Here’s why
Animal activists were disappointed with Johnson for modelling snakeskin bags for Gucci. Dakota Johnson has been called out over her latest Gucci campaign that uses reptile skins. Johnson was recently named ambassador for Gucci’s Jackie 1961 series of handbags, and was seen with highly priced handbags that are reportedly made of python and crocodile skins, …
French fashion house SCMP to ditch down and feathers from collections
The SCMP group banned fur in 2019 and exotic skin in 2020. SCMP Group, which operates brands like Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, has banned items made of down and other feathers. As such, the luxury fashion company, which has 1,684 stores in 43 countries, will not use animal hair in future collections, starting …
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Victoria’s Secret & Co bans cashmere after vegan appeal
“Victoria’s Secret’s decision is a win for the countless gentle goats who will be spared the agonising ordeal of someone ripping their hair out.” Luxury fashion retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co has banned cashmere from all future collections. Animal rights activists have applauded the move, and urged shoppers to help animals by always choosing vegan …
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Leonardo DiCaprio expands vegan investment portfolio – this time it’s a shoe brand
The investment is part of DiCaprio’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis Leonardo DiCaprio has added another vegan brand to his investment portfolio. This time he has backed Løci – a British footwear label known for its understated vegan sneakers. The Academy Award-winning environmentalist’s backing is part of a £4 million seed …
Rimmel London is now cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny approved
The brand confirmed that it doesn’t test on animals at any point during production and beyond unlike its parent company. Global beauty brand Rimmel London has now been certified as cruelty-free. The popular British cosmetics brand, which is owned by Coty (a non-cruelty-free brand), has received the Leaping Bunny mark of approval from Cruelty-Free International. …
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