LV Just Proved Real Fur Alternatives Are Here. So Why Are They Still Using Animals?

At Paris Fashion Week 2026, Louis Vuitton debuted a vest made from plant-based fur crafted from hemp, flax, and nettle — compostable, cruelty-free, and one of the most quietly disruptive moments in recent fashion history. It happened at the Cour Carrée of the Louvre. One of the most storied courtyards in the world, transformed into … Read more

Etsy Joins the Ethical Elite with Landmark Fur Ban

The world of high-end e-commerce just got a major makeover, and the trend of the season is undeniably compassion. In a move that has sent ripples through the luxury digital space, Etsy has officially announced a total ban on animal fur, effective August 2026. The platform—long a treasure trove for unique and vintage finds—is closing … Read more

Club Tropicana, Vanity Fair and Hollywood makeovers: the best podcasts for fashion fans

With many of us stuck indoors, you may have time to learn about the feminist art inspiring Dior, what it’s like working with Kanye West and how to keep a houseplant alive

Ethical fashion campaigner Livia Firth: ‘We have turned a corner finally’

With the Green Carpet Fashion Awards opening in Milan, the eco pioneer explains why the once-unfashionable concept is a winner

Marni designer Francesco Risso shows his ‘humanistic’ side

Short of calling his collection sustainable, the creative director makes clear his view of plastics and waste

Beyond the runway: six Australian fashion labels doing things differently

Fashion’s business model is neither sustainable nor ethical in a world of depleted resources. So designers are thinking again