Gucci owner gets teeth into snakeskin market with python farm
Luxury group Kering says snakes will be raised in the ‘best conditions’ before they are turned into shoes, bags and belts
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The Faye and Drew Bags Reimagined. Instantly recognisable thanks to a polished ring and draped curb chain detailing, Chloé’s Faye bag is a new take on ‘70s style. Crafted in textured, patchwork crocodile, ostrich and python skin, this slimline shoulder bag is deceptively spacious thanks to two roomy accordion compartments. By detaching the shoulder … Read more
So how do you make snakeskin handbags environmentally friendly?
Care for the planet is becoming more than a whim for a global fashion giant that wants to make sustainability pay
Illegal python skins feed hunger for fashionable handbags and shoes
Python farms could be the antidote to the $1bn-a-year black market in these fashionable and expensive skins
Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?
I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma