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Is Charlotte Tilbury no longer cruelty-free?
The beauty brand has dropped its long-standing Leaping Bunny certification, prompting backlash and calls for boycott.
Festival season is here, so it's time to talk about feathers
Feather boas and trims are a festival staple, but most consumers don't know what they're actually made of, and the labels rarely help. Here's what you need to know.
Why “humane” certifications in fashion are meaningless
Can “ethical” and “responsible” labels really be trusted?
The best vegan bags of 2026: stylish, ethical and leather-free
Looking for a stylish bag that doesn't compromise on quality, ethics, or the planet? We've rounded up the best vegan bags of 2026, all completely animal leather-free and sustainably made.
Milan Fashion Week to encourage its designers to go fur-free
New guidelines will recommend designers not use animal fur in their collections.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
Louis Vuitton showcases plant-based fur on Paris runway
The luxury brand debuts material crafted from linen, hemp, and nettle during Paris Fashion Week.
Are fashion's wild-animal skins helping or harming conservation efforts?
Why is the crude and violent killing of wild animals being done in the name of conservation?
Fur fell out of fashion. How long before exotic skins follow?
Fashion seems to agree that fur is unethical. But exotic skins – those deriving from crocodiles, alligators, lizards, ostriches, snakes and stingrays – conceal just as grim a reality.
Stella McCartney celebrated on the cover of TIME Magazine
The eco-conscious designer is recognised for her commitment to Earth-friendly fashion.
New footage puts Iceland's last mink farm under scrutiny
New footage from inside three Icelandic mink farms has renewed calls for a ban, as the country's fur industry reaches its final chapter.
Emmy Awards go fur-free as Television Academy bans animal pelts
The decision makes the Emmys one of the first major awards ceremonies to formally prohibit animal fur at official events.
Balenciaga releases garments made from bioengineered silk
AMSilk's bioengineered animal-free fabric makes its debut in Parisian brand's SS26 collection.
The ultimate guide to vegan Valentine gifting
From roses and chocolates to scented candles and much more, here are the ones we'll be wishing for come 14 February.
The building blocks of a cruelty-free winter wardrobe
As the days are becoming shorter, temperatures are dropping – and we're all knee-deep in our wardrobe switchovers.
Ivory, giraffe, and hippo parts found for sale across Pennsylvania, investigation reveals
From giraffe heads to ivory jewelry, wildlife parts linked to endangered animals found for sale in dozens of stores and auctions across the county.
Switzerland to ban fur imports from cruel farming practices
The groundbreaking new law will require fur sellers to prove their products meet Swiss animal welfare standards.
Lilly Lashes to settle $500,000 class action lawsuit over claims its mink fur lashes were falsely-advertised as "cruelty-free"
The lawsuit alleged that customers were duped into paying for products harvested from mink fur farms.
“A new era”: Stella McCartney debuts luxury handbag made with fungi-based leather
Described as the “future” of high-performance textiles, the durable mushroom leather is a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal and plastic derived leather.