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Burberry Backs Away From Ostrich, Python and Other Exotic Animal Skins
The British luxury titan joins a long list of brands putting the kibosh on animal-derived products.
Moda Operandi Kicks Fur, Exotic Skins to the Curb
The luxury e-tailer will no longer be sourcing products made with fur or exotic skins.
PETA Lobbies Hermès With Mango Leather
PETA renewed its campaign to get Hermès to nix exotic skins by showing off a luxury mango-leather purse.
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Mulberry Says Sayonara to ‘Exotic’ Skins
The British label, which already has a fur-free policy, says its spring/summer 2020 collection will be the…
Victoria Beckham Bans Exotic Skins
Victoria Beckham is casting off exotic skins from her eponymous label, beginning with its Fall 2019…
Chanel Says Exotic Skins Will No Longer be Part of its Supply Chain
Chanel handbags made of exotic skins will soon become a scarcity.
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Exotic Skin Handbag Labels Take Aim at Millennials
Ming Ray, Tyler Ellis and Hanuxe are among the exotic skin handbag labels targeting a younger generation of…
Handbag Designer Adriana Castro Doing Shoes With Moda Operandi
This is the designer's first foray outside of handbags.