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Exotic Skin Conservation and Commerce CAN Co-exist
The Accessories Council and CITES consultant discuss how sustainable exotic leather practices protect…
Burberry’s Scarf With Spiber, Corium Biotech Raises Pre-Seed Funding, Retail Vets Launch Social Studies Shop
Burberry is the first luxury brand to collaborate with Japanese materials company Spiber, while Corium…
Former Gucci Store Employee Takes Legal Action for Second Time This Year
Tracy Cohen is alleging consumer fraud and false business practices against her former employer.
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PETA Sinks Its Teeth into Kering for Suppliers’ Alleged Python Abuse
A PETA Asia investigation alleges that a Kering-owned exotic skins supplier bashes snakes with hammers and…
Adidas Targeted in 9 Countries Over Kangaroo Leather Cleats
More than 30 animal welfare groups protested at Adidas stores worldwide over the brand's use of controversial…
This Animal-Rights Group Wants Adidas to Hire New President Opposed to Kangaroo Cleats
The Three Stripes "now stands alone among the biggest athletic shoe brands in financing the slaughter of…
New Balance Phasing Out Kangaroo Leather, Following Nike and Puma
The Boston-based shoe brand will stop using the animal skins by the end of next year.
Handbag Designer Nancy Gonzalez Extradited From Colombia to the U.S. on Conspiracy, Smuggling Charges
Charges stem from the alleged repeated illegal importation of designer handbags made from caiman and python…
‘Novelty’ Leather Features in New $125 Sandals
Lux Research's Tiffany Hua questions whether the alternative leather will ever find more than a "niche…
PETA Demands LVMH, Hermès Cease Sourcing Exotic Skins
It sent representatives to both companies' annual shareholder meetings to advocate in-person for the end of…
Macy’s Inc. Bans Exotic Skins Following PETA Push
Products made from alligators, lizards and ostriches have no place at Macy's and Bloomingdales.
Coach Owner Defends ‘Right’ to Use Exotic Skins
Tapestry responded to PETA's attempts Tuesday to get the Kate Spade owner to ditch animal skins…
PETA Targets Ralph Lauren, Versace Owner in Exotic Skins Clash
Animal activists are storming the boardroom to urge some of the world's biggest brands to vote out exotic…
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Charged With Smuggling, Conspiracy by U.S. Dept. of Justice
Court documents allege that Gonzalez, known for her use of exotic skins, illegally smuggled bags into the…
Exotic Skin-focused Brand MJZ Introduces Ready-to-wear
After gaining recognition for its 120,000-euro alligator perfecto jackets, the brand is debuting a full…