The horrors behind wearing fur, skin and feathers
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Fashion serves as a powerful channel for self-expression but sadly, many people remain unaware of the suffering and harsh cruelty associated with some brands.
By Rebecca Grove
Every year, countless wild animals face exploitation and the grim fate of being sacrificed for the gains of fashion labels that lag behind in embracing advanced and compassionate fashion alternatives.
Within the fur trade, for example, animals such as foxes and mink are forced into a life of captivity before they meet their end while crocodiles and various other reptiles face a horrific fate for the sake of obtaining ‘exotic skins.’ Majestic birds like ostriches are killed for both their feathers and hides.
With events like London Fashion Week happening, we’ve put together a list that shows the dark side of the fashion industry.
Choosing fur is choosing cruelty
The methods of slaughter on fur factory farms prioritise profit by protecting the integrity of full skins.
Whether trapped or shot in the wild, or conf...
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