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Premiering today, the new documentary SLAY follows filmmaker Rebecca Cappelli as she exposes the fur, wool and leather fashion industry for its greenwashing and cruel treatment of animals. Produced by Keegan Kuhn (known for his work on What the Health and Cowspiracy), the film asks an important question: is it ever acceptable to kill animals for fashion?

New documentary SLAY exposes the cruel use of animals in fashion

8 September 2022

Former British Fur Trade Association chief Mike Moser tears into the industry's treatment of animals.

Fur industry is barbaric, says former chief of British Fur Trade Association

14 September 2020

Congrats to LAV: their #SAVEKANGAROOS campaign led to another extraordinary result!

Success: Prada will no longer use kangaroo leather

British fashion label Paul Smith will ban exotic skins in all future collections—including kangaroo skin, or "K leather"—in the name of sustainable fashion.

Paul Smith to ban exotic skins in all future collections

6 February 2020

Following LAV’s campaign exposing Italy’s leading role in kangaroo leather imports, sportswear brand Diadora has been the first to pledge kangaroo-free production from next year.

LAV: First victory for kangaroos

13 November 2019

We express deep satisfaction with Diadora’s promptness in deciding to stop using kangaroo skins in its products.

Diadora to ban the use of kangaroo leather by the end of 2020

31 October 2019

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?

Conservation and fashion: What is the impact of using exotic animal skins?

An international operation against the illegal trade in reptiles has seen hundreds of seizures and 12 arrests in the EU. Europol coordinated information sharing between EU members States which led to the identification of almost 200 suspects worldwide.

Global action against wildlife crime: 4,400 reptiles saved from criminal hands across Europe

The move comes as consumers and investors increase scrutiny of the environmental impact of fashion companies across the price spectrum.

Gucci and Saint Laurent set treatment standards for cattle, goats and ostriches

Thanks to the fierce efforts of our Italian member organisations LAV and Essere Animali, fur farming gained visibility in Italy again last week, with a strong message against barbaric practices.

LAV AND ESSERE ANIMALI: It’s time for Italy to ban fur farming!

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