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Romanian Parliament Vote to End Fur Farming
On October 22nd 2024, Romanian lawmakers have enacted a ban on fur farming, a landmark decision coming at 217 votes in favor, 9 abstaining to vote and just 6 votes in opposition. If we are going to abolish the fur industry we need every tactic we have being used to beat this industry. If you
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NEW TOP TARGET: ALEXANDER WANG
Alexander Wang is the most decorated US fashion designer still selling products made from the skins of fur-bearing animals, and for this reason, CAFT is excited to announce that he is the grassroots anti-fur movement’s next top target. As of today, Alexander Wang features a pair of sandals made from the bodies of slaughtered rabbits.
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Hundreds of Captive Mink Liberated Last Night From Pennsylvania’s Only Remaining Fur Farm
PRESS RELEASE FROM: North American Animal Liberation Press Office Although an anonymous communique has yet to be received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, activists appear to have liberated hundreds more captive mink from Stahl Fur Farm in Pennsylvania early this morning, according to local news media. Press Officer Joseph Buddenberg said the
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PR: CHICAGO FASHION WEEK GOES FUR FREE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09,October 2024 Contact:Matthew Klein(213) [email protected] CHICAGO FASHION WEEK GOES FUR-FREE Chicago, IL – Chicago Fashion Week has officially adopted a fur-free policy after discussions with the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT USA) and the Animal Rights Collective of Chicago (ARC). This decision is a necessary shift towards more ethical practices
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PRESS RELEASE: PUIG GOES FUR-FREE
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2024 Contact: Matthew Klein 332-251-7540 [email protected] Puig Fashion Group Announces Fur-Free Policy Across All Brands (New York City, NY) – Puig Fashion Group has officially announced the adoption of a company-wide fur free policy, which will also extend to its licensed brand, CH Carolina Herrera (in which Puig holds significant
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PRESS RELEASE: Puig Fashion Group at the Center of a New Anti-Fur Campaign
For Immediate Release:September 18, 2024 Contact:Matthew [email protected] Puig Fashion Group at the Center of a New Anti-Fur Campaign Puig Brands, S.A, is the new focus for Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade U.S.A. (CAFT USA) and the international grassroots anti-fur movement. Puig, headquarted in Barcelona, Spain, is a luxury fashion group with well-known brands such
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PRESS RELEASE: ANNE FONTAINE GOES FUR-FREE
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 Contact:Matthew [email protected] Anne Fontaine Announces Fur-Free Policy After Intense Protest Campaign Luxury fashion brand Anne Fontaine has officially declared a fur-free policy following a focused 22 day campaign and dozens of protests led by activist groups around the world. This campaign was launched by the Coalition to Abolish
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Victory: Max Mara Fashion Group Goes Fur-Free After 20 Months of Campaigning
After 20 months of relentless activism, Max Mara Fashion Group (MMFG) has officially dropped fur from its collections. This marks a significant victory in the global fight to end the fur trade, and is a testament to the power of coordinated grassroots action and strategic campaigning. About Max Mara Fashion Group Max Mara Fashion Group,
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NEW MAX MARA CAMPAIGN TARGET
For decades the Maramotti family has led Max Mara Fashion Group (MMFG) with an enthusiastic and committed pro-fur stance in the face of protests worldwide. But suddenly, after just a little bit of attention from CAFTivists, paying visits to the homes of some of Max Mara’s executives they have removed all of the fur from
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AN OPEN LETTER TO MAX MARA FASHION GROUP
Dear Max Mara Fashion Group, The fur industry is one of the most violent on the planet. Right now, foxes are shaking in the backs of wire cages, waiting for a fur farmer to pull them out for the very first time so that they can be anally electrocuted. When their corpses are turned into
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THE FALL OF FUR – GLOBAL ACTION
Global Weekend of Action against LVMH and the fur trade – November 29th – December 1st 2024 LVMH The fur industry has been struggling due to the enormous amount of pressure it has faced over the past four years – but the job is far from over because even the biggest brands, such as Louis
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Press Release: MARC JACOBS DECLARES DEFEAT
For Immediate Release: 06/02/2024 Contact: Matthew Klein 332-251-7540 [email protected] Marc Jacobs declares defeat: fur dropped after aggressive campaign from “bullies” New York, NY – One year campaign climaxes in week of broken windows, arrests, and a major designer dropping fur. Fur is out, designer Marc Jacobs announced today following a siege of protests that included
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Press Release: NY ANTI-TERRORISM POLICE: 3 ARRESTED AT FUR PROTEST AT MARC JACOBS INTL HQ
For Immediate Release: 5/29/2024 Contact: Matthew Klein 332-251-7540 [email protected] NY ANTI-TERRORISM POLICE: 3 ARRESTED AT FUR PROTEST AT MARC JACOBS INTL HQ New York, NY – NYPD Anti-terrorism squad officers arrested three members of the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) who were protesting peacefully in front of the headquarters of Marc Jacobs International
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PATOU GOES FUR-FREE
Patou is the second LVMH fashion house to announce that they are fur-free. They did so voluntarily by stating on their own website and in a interview with Fashion United. We applaud Patou for making the ethical decision to say good bye to the fur trade.
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APRIL WRAP UP
FIFTY THREE ACTIONS WORLDWIDE AGAINST FUR IN APRIL April was a big month for the anti-fur movement. Not only did 53 protests take place worldwide, with a huge push from the EU on the Max Mara campaign and two 2 victories. – Victory was not without controversy – Neiman Marcus broke their fur-free policy. After
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NEIMAN MARCUS WAVES THE WHITE FLAG
Less then a week ago Neiman Marcus was exposed for selling real fur in the state of California where fur has been banned state wide. Not only did they break state law – but also previous commitments to the grassroots animal rights movement. Neiman Marcus thought they could get away with selling fur long after
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AN OPEN LETTER TO NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP
Dear Neiman Marcus Group, The fur industry is one of the most violent on the planet. Right now, foxes are shaking in the backs of wire cages, waiting for a fur farmer to pull them out for the very first time so that they can be gassed or anally electrocuted and their bodies can be
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PRESS RELEASE: CELINE GOES FUR-FREE
For Immediate Release:April 10, 2024 Contact:Tyler [email protected] THE FIRST LVMH-OWNED FASHION BRAND TO GO FUR-FREE New York, April 9, 2024 — In a groundbreaking move, Celine, the iconic French fashion house, is now officially fur-free based on a policy published via press release and reaffirmed in social media postings. This decision marks a shift in
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2024 – FUR IS BACK
Over the past three years the fur industry has at times felt like it was in free fall to it’s seemingly inevitable plunder. We always knew the good news would start to slow down and eventually the fur industry would catch a break and regain some of what they have lost thanks to animal advocates
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NEWS: FBI VISITS BOSTON, SUPPORT WAYNE HSIUNG & WWD
FBI VISITS BOSTON ACTIVISTS In the past week, animal rights activists in Boston, MA were visited by the FBI, for their involvement in the anti-fur movement. These visits are commonplace when the FBI is trying to create a case against the movement, and should be taken seriously – but should also be seen for what