LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Animal welfare advocacy groups have made significant strides in pressuring fashion brands to abandon the use of fur, exotic skins, and other animal products. Despite the progress, several brands still continue to engage in animal cruelty practices for the sake of their clothing and accessories. The efforts to combat this issue led to several organizations launching anti-cruelty campaigns and petitions targeting specific brands that are still using animal products.

URBN, the parent company of popular brands Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People, faced backlash due to their questionable animal welfare practices. They have received low ratings from ethical and sustainable ratings sources, leading to protests led by animal rights organizations.

Fashion brand Hermès has also come under fire for continuing to use fur, exotic skins, and other animal-derived materials. The company’s plans to build a large crocodile farm in Australia have raised concerns about animal cruelty and inhumane practices.

Similarly, Dior has been rated poorly for its use of leather, wool, down, fur, and other animal textiles. The brand’s association with Angora farms and its treatment of animals during fashion shows has stirred controversy and led to demands for the company to go fur-free.

Canada Goose, known for its high-end outerwear, recently committed to going fur-free after facing criticism for its use of coyote fur. However, the company still uses goose down, leather, and wool, sparking concerns about the treatment of animals in its supply chain.

Prada, SHEIN, Fendi, Zara, and Louis Vuitton are also among the brands accused of using animal-derived materials and neglecting ethical and sustainable practices. These allegations have prompted widespread petitions and campaigns calling on these brands to adopt cruelty-free and sustainable alternatives.

These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in the fashion industry regarding animal welfare and ethical sourcing. Consumers are being urged to support brands that have embraced cruelty-free alternatives and to sign petitions advocating for a shift towards more sustainable and ethical practices in fashion.