Calvin Klein and AllSaints Ban fur Acrross Ranges
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Hong Kong fashion brands management firm Global Brands Group says it will ban fur across its Calvin Klein and Allsaints clothing ranges.
The ban is not the group’s first of its kind, according to a report by Livekindly. In recent years it has already moved to ban ostrich skin and angora wool.
“Peta applauds Global Brands Group for its compassionate and business-savvy decision to ban fur,” said animal rights organization Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) executive VP Tracy Reiman, “which shows that the future of fashion is vegan.”
Other major clothing brands placing similar bans include Gucci, Burberry, Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, and Chanel, as has retail giant Macy’s, owner of Bloomingdales. Gucci’s president and CEO Marco Bizzarri has said publicly that animal fur is “outdated”.
“Over the past two years, we have been closely following consumer and brand trends, listening to our customers and researching alternatives to fur,” said Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette. “We’ve listened to our colleagues, including direct feedback from our Go Green Employee Resource Group, and we have met regularly on this topic with the Humane Society of the United States and other NGOs. Macy’s private brands are already fur-free so expanding this practice across all Macy’s, Inc. is the natural next step.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific brands are included in Global Brands Group's new fur ban?
Which specific brands are included in Global Brands Group's new fur ban?
Global Brands Group has stated that the new ban on fur will apply to its Calvin Klein and AllSaints clothing ranges. This decision follows previous bans on other animal products.
Q.Have any other major fashion brands recently implemented similar fur bans?
Have any other major fashion brands recently implemented similar fur bans?
Yes, several other significant clothing brands have introduced similar bans, including Gucci, Burberry, Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, and Chanel. Retail giant Macy's, which owns Bloomingdale's, has also banned fur.
Q.What is Macy's CEO's reasoning behind their decision to ban fur?
What is Macy's CEO's reasoning behind their decision to ban fur?
Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette stated their decision resulted from closely monitoring consumer and brand trends over the past two years. They also listened to customer feedback and researched fur alternatives.
Q.Has Global Brands Group banned other animal products in the past?
Has Global Brands Group banned other animal products in the past?
Yes, Global Brands Group has previously banned other animal products. In recent years, they have already moved to prohibit the use of ostrich skin and angora wool across their ranges.