Brooklyn Beckham promotes vegan footwear – fans not impressed
Fans called him a ‘hypocrite’ for advertising vegan footwear while being an avid meat eater. Brooklyn Beckham has come under fire for his double standards in promoting vegan fashion whilst still eating animal products. The eldest son of David and Victoria, who became the face of clothing brand Superdry last year, took to Instagram to …
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Tesla slammed for ‘vegan leather’ quality
Many Tesla owners in the UK have complained about the quality of their vegan leather seats. It comes after the electric car giant replaced leather on steering wheels and headrests across its range with synthetic alternatives derived from plastics a couple of years ago. However, customers are reportedly unhappy after the animal-free material started deforming …
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Italy becomes latest country to ban fur farming
“Mass breeding of wild animals for frivolous fur fashion represents a risk to both animals and people that can’t be justified …” Italy has announced that it is permanently banning fur farming throughout the country. This week, the Italian Senate Budget Committee approved an amendment that will ban fur farming and close the country’s 10 …
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Top fashion houses found ‘profiting from pythons and lizards’ misery’ despite ethical claims
“LVMH and Gucci are on the wrong side of history as long as they sell items made from animals who were beaten, sliced open, and hacked apart while still likely clinging to life.” Two major fashion houses have been accused of making bags, belts, and wallets using leather from snakes and lizards that are inhumanely …
Hugo Boss to ditch mulesed wool
The German luxury fashion brand joins 35 international brands including Puma, Adidas and Calvin Klein that have gone down the mulesing-free wool route. Hugo Boss has pledged to phase out mulesed wool and become verified free of it by 2030. The move follows a campaign by global animal welfare organisation Four Paws to ban mulesing …
L’Oréal to target vegans with new brand acquisition
Youth to the People is known for producing high-performance skincare products that combine premium vegan blends of superfood extracts and science. Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has acquired Californian skincare brand Youth to the People (YTTP). The move is another attempt by the cosmetic giant to enter the vegan market. It previously acquired Logocos, another natural vegan …
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Breaking: ELLE drops fur from magazines worldwide
“The world has changed and the end of the use of fur is aligned with the course of History.” One of the world’s most influential fashion magazines ELLE has announced that it will ban fur content across all of its pages. The move makes it the first publication to make a global fur-free commitment. The …
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Vegan charity’s Urban Outfitters’ parody sparks outrage
PETA’s latest campaign is taking a shot at clothing companies that use animals for their products. A vegan charity has sparked outrage after it launched a fake online shop to sell goods made from “genuine human leather.” The shop called “Urban Outraged” includes everything from jackets to belts, and loafers to dresses, with each article …
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Investigation exposes hellish farms that supply fox fur to upscale UK stores
The Finnish Fur Breeders’ Association claims all “operations are strictly controlled by national laws”, but covert footage suggests otherwise A new undercover investigation has found multiple instances of severe animal cruelty on farms of the biggest fox fur producing countries in Europe. The investigation was conducted by Mirror and the Humane Society International/UK as part …
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Vegan charity unveils faux-fur Queen’s guard cap in bid to save bear lives
“The humane, high-performing faux fur gives a nod to tradition while preventing sensitive bears from being viciously slaughtered for their fur.” Luxury faux furrier ECOPEL has teamed up with PETA to create the world’s first faux bear fur to make the Queen’s Guard’s caps. The humane, high-performing faux fur is indistinguishable from the real bearskins …
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Louis Vuitton just dropped its first ‘eco-designed vegan sneaker’ made from corn
The luxury fashion brand has ditched leather to craft a sustainable sneaker from 90% recycled and bio-sourced materials. Louis Vuitton has launched its first “eco-designed sneaker” made with corn. The move marks the French luxurious brand’s foray into the sustainable vegan footwear market. The brand’s new Charlie sneaker is a unisex design that’s crafted from …
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Billie Eilish is launching her first perfume
The notes evoke a “ warm, caramel, smooth, velvety thing”, in the vegan singer’s mind. Billie Eilish has announced the launch of her first vegan perfume eponymously named – Eilish. The fragrance features cocoa, soft spices and vanilla in addition to base notes of musk, tonka bean and sleek woods along with hints of sugared …
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