Dolce & Gabbana to drop animal fur in favor of eco alternative – CNN
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN
Dolce & Gabbana has joined a growing list of fashion houses to ban animal fur, announcing Monday that it will use a sustainable "eco-fur" in future collections.
In a joint statement with animal rights group Humane Society International, the Italian label said it would phase out fur from this year. It will, however, continue working with "master furriers" to create "a sustainable faux fur alternative that uses recycled and recyclable materials."
"Dolce & Gabbana is working towards a more sustainable future that can't contemplate the use of animal fur," said the group's communication and marketing officer, Fedele Usai, in a press release, adding: "The entire fashion system has a significant social responsibility role that must be promoted and encourage...