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Can fashion change the world?

Nov 14, 2017

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So often dismissed as superficial, fashion has the power to change behaviour and attitudes. And that’s something that’s needed now more than ever, says Laura Craik.

Forget fur – is it time to stop wearing wool?

Sep 26, 2017

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Editorial Team

in Fashion, Green, LUST

Animal rights charity Peta is best known for its naked anti-fur stunts, but these days it is more worried about wool. Co-founder Ingrid Newkirk explains why shearing is sheer cruelty

Gucci owner gets teeth into snakeskin market with python farm

Jan 26, 2017

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Editorial Team

in Business, Green

Luxury group Kering says snakes will be raised in the ‘best conditions’ before they are turned into shoes, bags and belts

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions that allow contact with wild animals

Oct 13, 2016

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Editorial Team

in Green, Holiday, Pets

Animal welfare groups laud step by travel giant but concerns remain that it is not going far enough to counter cruel practices and exploitation by tourism businesses

A cruelty-free angora fur trade may be incompatible with fast fashion

Jun 5, 2014

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Editorial

in Fashion, Green, Pets

Brands suspend production after PETA’s secret footage reveals grim reality behind production of angora rabbit fur

World Water Day 2014: Eco-warrior Vivienne Westwood takes a shower for PETA

Mar 20, 2014

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Editorial Team

in Fashion, Green, Sport & Health

Dame Vivienne Westwood Jumps Into The Shower In New Pro-Vegetarian Video. By avoiding meat, you do more for the environment than recycling or driving a hybrid car.’ For this year’s World Water Day, iconic designer Dame Vivienne Westwood literally makes a splash in a new PETA video about the meat industry’s depletion of world water…