Mislabelled fake fur could lead to total ban
Outlawing all use of fur in fashion and furnishing should be an option, say MPs
Animal welfare
Asos pledge to ban mohair, cashmere and silk from 2019
The global online retail platform aims to be free from certain animal-derived products as of next year – in line with changing consumer attitudes towards animal welfare
The ethics of wearing feathers: it’s not just live-plucking that’s a problem
They are fluttering down catwalks and even appeared at the royal wedding, but for some activists all feathers are stolen property – whether or not they involve cruelty
Copycat culture: is it wrong to clone a beloved dead pet?
Barbra Streisand has revealed that she has created copies of her dog – but the ethics should give others paws for thought
How to tell if faux fur is actually real
It can be tricky to know if fur is genuinely fake – and several stores with no-fur policies have been found to be selling the animal product. Here’s how to tell the difference
US fashion brand Michael Kors to stop using animal fur
Move to adopt synthetic fibres comes six months after protesters heckle designer at New York speech