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CAFT Launches Anti-Fur Protest Campaign Targeting Hearst and Harper’s BAZAAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY– December 3– On the heels of a successful protest campaign against the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to adopt a fur-free policy for New York Fashion Week, Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT), has announced its next target is Hearst Communications. CAFT, known for hard-hitting protests
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New York Fashion Week Bans Fur Following Activist Pressure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY– December 3–The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced that it will no longer allow animal fur to be displayed on New York Fashion Week (NYFW) runways starting in September 2026. This decision was made three weeks after the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT USA)
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NEW CAMPAIGN: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK!
CAFT is launching a new campaign targeting one of the most influential platforms in the fashion world: New York Fashion Week (NYFW). This marks an exciting new direction for us, building on the success of our previous campaign targeting Vogue and Condé Nast, which showed the power of holding industry leaders accountable and making waves
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BERLUTI WORLD 2025
Mark your calendars for the weekend before Halloween to take action against the monsters at Vogue Magazine BERLUTI! We are absolutely thrilled to inform you that this Global Weekend of Action from October 24th – 26th is no longer against the ghouls at Vogue Magazine because they waved the white flag two days ago when
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FUR OUT OF VOGUE: Condé Nast Goes Fur-Free Following Pressure from CAFT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FUR OUT OF VOGUE: Condé Nast Goes Fur-Free Following Protest Campaign New York, NY– October 5–After a relentless nine-month campaign led by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT), Condé Nast, parent company of Vogue Magazine, has announced it will no longer feature new animal fur in its global editorial content
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Fall of Fur 2025
Global Weekend of Action against the fur trade – November 28th – 30th 2025 The fur industry has been enemy number one for the grassroots animal rights movement for two decades and until recently, they have shown few signs of weakness. However, between the massive blow the industry took from COVID-19 and the rise of
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MEET THE MONSTERS AT VOGUE: ANNA WINTOUR
Anna Wintour is infamous in the world of fashion, both for her influence over luxury fashion and for her decisive decision-making. Her bold demeanor has garnered her nicknames such as “Nuclear Wintour” and the “Ice Queen” and her long-standing advocacy for real fur has us here at CAFT in agreement: Anna Wintour is a real-life
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Deaf Activist Arrested During Legal Protest at Teen Vogue Editor’s Home — Support Needed
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, as part of the ongoing Vogue/Condé Nast Campaign, a group of anti-fur activists staged a peaceful, legal protest outside the home of Brittney McNamara, Features Director of Teen Vogue, in Paxton, MA The campaign has been calling on Condé Nast and its subsidiaries, including Teen Vogue, to adopt a clear,
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MEET THE MONSTERS AT VOGUE: ROGER LYNCH
Roger Lynch is not your ordinary animal abuser; he does not physically kill fur-bearing animals with his bare hands, but rather his position of power in Vogue Magazine’s parent company, Condé Nast, ensures that wildlife will continue to be killed for fashion on the runways and on the pages (both physical and digital) of Vogue
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VOGUE WORLD 2025 – Weekend of Action!
Global Weekend of Action against Vogue/Condé Nast and the fur trade – October 24th – 26th. Mark your calendars for the weekend before Halloween to take action against the monsters at Vogue Magazine! Vogue World 2025 is taking place in Hollywood, California this year on October 26th and CAFT USA is calling on activists around
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It’s time we talk about Condé Nast
It’s time we talk about Condé Nast — and why this campaign could be one of the most important moments in the fight to finally end the fur industry. I’m Suzie, Executive Director of Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade, also known as CAFT. Our mission is simple: to put an end to the fur
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Vogue Weekend of Action!
Join CAFT USA on the ground for a weekend of action against Vogue/Conde Nast to demand that they enact a fur-free policy! Action is taking place between September 19th – 21st. TACTICS TO DISMANTLE THE FUR INDUSTRY 1. Demonstrations: Disruptive protests are the backbone of pressure campaigns. Every tactic in this list is beneficial, this
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Animal Rescue in the Age of Trump: Join Us in Washington, DC
Want to take meaningful action for animals and challenge the systems of oppression that fuel cruelty? Join activists from around the world in Washington, DC, for a groundbreaking event hosted by CAFT (Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade), Animal Activism Collective (AAC), and The Simple Heart. This event will feature some of the most inspiring
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COALITION TO ABOLISH THE FUR TRADE – 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW
Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade had one of our best years yet in 2024. This was accomplished though a decentralized network of grassroots activists taking a stand on the streets against one of the world’s most violent industries: the fur trade. The first win of the year was against Marc Jacobs International, a high-end
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JAIL SUPPORT FOR CHICAGO ANTI-FUR ACTIVISTS!!
Right now 3 activists are sitting in jail for speaking up for fur-bearing animals in the Chicago area. They have been in custody for a few hours and we want to make sure that they are being well taken care of. The best way to do that right now is to make a polite call
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Volunteer Opportunities with CAFT USA
CAFT USA relies on community support to advance its mission. As we operate without paid staff, volunteer contributions are essential to our success. We invite you to consider the following opportunities: Social Media Manager Responsibilities: Manage daily social media activity, respond to comments, and notify the campaign team of key actions. Requirements: Computer access, Facebook
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THE STATE OF FUR: NOVEMBER UPDATE
November is a big month for the anti-fur movement and fur-bearing animals. For the animals on fur farms in the United States, late November is when fur farmers begin pelting season. Minks and foxes are removed from their cages for the first time to be gassed or electrocuted to death so that they can be
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CAFT Newsletter October 2024
Hi Friends, We know it’s been a while since we last sent out a newsletter, but we’ve been busy! Thank you to everyone that has been hitting the streets these past several months, defending wildlife and taking a stand against the heartless corporate entities that keep prioritizing profit at the expense of the lives of
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PR: ALEXANDER WANG GOES FUR-FREE
For Immediate Release November 2, 2024 Contact: Matthew Klein 332-251-7540 [email protected] Alexander Wang Goes Fur-Free Following International Protest Campaign In a landmark decision for ethical fashion, luxury brand Alexander Wang has announced it will go fur-free following a nine-day international protest campaign organized by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT USA). The campaign
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CAFT USA Uncovers Illegal Fur Sales by Designer Alexander Wang
For Immediate Release:October 29, 2024Contact: Matthew [email protected] CAFT USA Uncovers Illegal Fur Sales by Designer Alexander Wang Costa Mesa, CA – October 29, 2024 – The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT USA) has uncovered alarming evidence of fashion designer Alexander Wang’s violation of California’s fur ban, which went into effect on January 1, 2023.