Erdem x H&M: the ballgown is taking over the high street

The latest designer collaboration from H&M is with Erdem, the Canadian Turkish designer known for his work with textiles, prints and ultra-feminine gowns. Expect faux-fur coats, jacquard dresses and florals for men. But is the high street ready for a £150 ballgown?

Fur trade booming after swing from fashion faux pas to catwalk favourite

Figures show farmers stepping up production to meet soaring demand for mink, sable, fox and ferret pelts

Is wearing fur morally worse than wearing leather?

Both industries have questionable ethics – and even faux alternatives aren’t necessarily green, says Lucy Siegle

Dog Pod by Glenn Ross

Architect-designed canine furniture. For the ultimate pampered pooch, designer Glen Ross created a canine luxury bed that can successfully compete with any architect-designed villa. This beautifully curved design of the Dog Pod is completely gorgeous, but your pet will probably be too busy appreciating the luxurious comfort of the pod to notice. Sure to become a favorite spot … Read more

Fur fashions labeled or advertised as being faux fur

Faux Fur May Not Be So Faux Faux fur may amazingly look like real beacause its real. Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the Federal Trade Commission alleging that 11 retailers have falsely labeled or advertised fur fashions as being “faux fur.” The Humane Society says Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Gilt, … Read more