Chanel to ban use of exotic skins and fur in future collections

Chanel takes a stand against animal cruelty, as they announced on Monday that they would no longer be using exotic skins in their designs.

Chanel Will No Longer Use Exotic Skins

Chanel to Halt Use of Exotic Skins – WWD

Chanel Will No Longer Use Fur And Exotic Animal Skins

Chanel says will no longer use crocodile and snake skin

The house said it was struggling to source skins that met their ethical standards

Chanel to stop using exotic animal skins and fur

Campaigners say major fashion houses should stop using reptile and ostrich skins in light of COVID-19’s likely connections to the treatment and trade of wild animals. But are luxury labels ready to let go? Vogue speaks to the experts leading the conversation

Will fashion stop using exotic animal skins?

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

The Other Reason for Chanel's Exotic Skins Ban

Chanel will no longer use exotic skins and fur in its products

Chanel Commits to Ending Use of Fur and Exotic Animal Skins

Victoria Beckham Ditches Exotic Skins, Reconfirms No-Fur Stance – WWD

Prada Announces Plan to Go Fur Free by 2020 – Robb Report

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To promote sustainability in the industry, designer Elisa Palomino-Perez is embracing the traditional Indigenous practice of crafting with fish leather

Does Fish Skin Have a Future in Fashion?, Innovation

Some conservation groups argue if done sustainably the use of snakes, crocodiles and other exotic animals can help protect species. But given monitoring and animal welfare issues, can their use ever be justified?

What is the impact of using exotic animal skins in fashion? – DW