Bond with dog inspires fur-free fashion around world

Описание: With his beloved canine sidekick, Franny, by his side, PJ Smith has worked with leading fashion companies to implement fur-free policies around the globe. See how their special bond helped spark a global movement toward kinder, fur-free policies in the fashion world!

Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Coach, Burberry, Michael Kors, Armani, ELLE and InStyle magazine are just some of the companies that PJ has worked with to announced fur-free policies. In 2019, California became the first state in the nation to ban fur sales and in 2021, Israel became the first country. So far, 12 U.S. cities have passed similar legislation. Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom and many other countries have banned fur production. It’s clear that this unnecessary cruelty has no future in fashion.

On animal fur factory farms around the world, millions of rabbits, foxes, mink, chinchillas and raccoon dogs spend their entire lives in cramped cages, deprived of the ability to engage in natural behaviors—only to be crudely gassed or electrocuted at the end. Besides being cruel, fur farms also pose a serious risk to human health and have been linked to the spread of COVID-19. In the wild, animals are caught in crippling leghold traps for days without food or water. These archaic traps are indiscriminate, often maiming and killing non-target animals, like threatened species and even pets—all of this in the name of fashion. With your support, we are leading the fight to pass laws and secure corporate commitments on this critical issue. Together, we can create a fur-free future.