The Crown star Gillian Anderson urges Versace to ditch exotic skins
The American actress says the company must do more to uphold its pledge to make alternative, low-impact materials a reality for the fashion industry – ‘starting with no longer sourcing exotic-animal skins’. Emmy Award winner Gillian Anderson is urging Capri Holdings—owner of Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo, to ban the sale of exotic skins. …
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Global hair care brand Biolage now certified cruelty-free with leaping bunny
The hair care giant has reformulated its entire range to meet vegan and cruelty-free standards without compromising on customer experiences. Global beauty brand Biolage has gained cruelty-free status by securing a Leaping Bunny certification. The brand is recognized worldwide as a leader in the professional hair care field. It has millions of customers and is …
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More than 10.5 million animals used for cruel experiments in EU labs each year
Every year, millions of animals are subjected to ‘cruel and archaic’ tests in the EU A whopping 9.3 million experiments were conducted on animals in the EU in 2019, according to legislation governing animal experiments in the member states. However, the total number of animals suffering in the labs is even more shocking at 10.5 …
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American Express removes crocodile skin items from online reward store
American Express joins other retailers including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and UNIQLO in banning the use of exotic skins. American Express has finally announced that it has removed crocodile skin items from its online Membership Rewards store. The decision follows five years of campaigning by vegan charity PETA. In fact, the company …
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Dubai school becomes world’s first to add vegan shoes to its uniform
“We want our pupils to feel comfortable, and to look smart, but also, hope that every time they look at their feet, they are reminded of our collective, global responsibility to act sustainably, and the power of pursuing your dreams.” Swiss International School Dubai, the emirate’s first bilingual International Baccalaureate School, has become the first …
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Save Ralph bags major award in Cannes for exposing the horror of cosmetic animal testing
“We are very grateful to Cannes Lions for this high-profile opportunity to keep the issue in the global spotlight and we hope that it adds momentum to our efforts to end this unnecessary cruelty.” Save Ralph – a short animated film – recently won the Grand Prix for Good, a prestigious award at this year’s …
Kim Kardashian launches vegan skincare line with 9-step Skkn
Kardashian created her new vegan minimalist and sustainable range after her skin struggles became the ‘catalyst’ for her journey of skincare. Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity to join the vegan skincare bandwagon with her latest venture Skkn by Kim. Though she is entering a whole new category of the beauty industry, the socialite and …
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Activist Earthling Ed launches vegan clothing line to ‘help end animal suffering’
“I.D.E.A Studios exists to communicate the message of veganism across the globe. There has never been a more important time to say “I don’t eat animals.” UK vegan activist, best-selling author, and public speaker Ed Winters, AKA Earthling Ed, has launched a new ethical sustainable streetwear brand that ‘doesn’t cost the earth or harm the …
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Luxury label Burberry bans exotic skins to be ‘a force for good in the world’
“And as a modern luxury brand, I am pleased to confirm today that we have banned the use of exotics in future collections, building on the commitments we made a number of years ago to go fur-free.” British fashion label Burberry has confirmed it is ditching exotic skins from all its future collections. The label …
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Global vegan beauty brand Aveda is cruelty-free certified
“We have been a leader in sustainability for more than 40 years and we are proud to underscore this commitment to our planet with our Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny approval.” Global haircare brand Aveda has officially received its cruelty-free accreditation. The milestone follows the company’s decision to ditch all animal ingredients from its formulations …
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75% of Brits oppose real bearskin on ‘vile’ Queen’s Guard’s caps
“As many Brits struggle to pay for essentials like gas and electricity, they’re rightly outraged at the thought of funding ornamental caps for which bears are killed.” A vast majority of Brits oppose the use of real bearskin fur on the Queen’s Guard’s caps, a new poll from PETA shows. The survey carried out by …
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Stella McCartney to launch “the world’s first-ever commercial luxury bag” made from mushrooms
The vegan Frayme Mylo bag is made from mycelium – an infinitely renewable network of fungal threads – which marks a huge milestone for sustainable fashion. Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney is all set to commercially launch the world’s first bag made from Mylo, a vegan mushroom leather later this year. The design called the …