faux fur
From the Archive: Fashion’s Faux Forward
Forty years ago, faux fur fibers paved the way toward the sustainable fashion movement we recognize today.
Searches for Real, Faux Fur Spike After Fashion Month
The number of furry looks on the runways has caused an uptick in searches for real fur, faux fur and…
Material World: BioFluff Raises $2.5M, Polygiene Debuts ShedGuard
BioFluff raised $2.5 million in seed funding while Polygiene debuted a textile finishing compound designed to…
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Guess steps into the home category with faux-fur blankets and cushions that exude a luxurious look and feel.
PETA Debuts Faux-Fur Fashion with ‘Project Runway’ Alum Matt Sarafa
PETA has long advocated against wearing animal hides—instead encouraging shoppers to go faux.
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Naia and Sorona Collaborate on Biobased Fabrics
The joint effort blends Naia and Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery…
Stella McCartney Spotlights Bio-Based Faux Fur at Paris Fashion Week
Stella McCartney is taking her brand's commitment to sustainable and cruelty-free fashion to furry new…
Faux-Fur Market Projected to Surpass $129.21M by 2023
The global artificial fur market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19 percent to…
Boohoo Busted For Advertising Real Fur as Faux—Again
Boohoo is the latest in a line of retailers caught advertising real fur as fake.
Converse Launches Vegan Capsule Line With Cult Faux-Fur Designer
Converse has teamed up with Shrimps designer Hannah Weiland to ply its shoes with motifs from the cult…
Is Animal Fur Losing Its Luxury Luster?
Chanel is only the latest in an expanding roster of luxury brands to declare animal pelts déclassé. Is fur on…
Amazon, TK Maxx Accused of Selling Real Fur as Faux, Again
TK Maxx and Amazon are accused of selling products labeled "faux fur" that actually contained real fur.