London Fashion Week becomes the first major fashion week to prohibit exotic animal skins, setting a precedent in the industry amid a rise in animal rights activism. It has become the first major event to ban exotic animal skins starting in 2025, making it a pioneer decision now. This is a landmark decision and a much-appreciated decision. The British Fashion Council has announced this initiative following its earlier ban on fur, aligning closely with the sustainable practices advocated by the Institute of Positive Fashion.
What Changes Will It Bring In London Fashion Week?
Designers must avoid using skins from creatures like crocodiles, alligators, and snakes in their designer collections. The step was also considered when the ban on exotic animal skins was announced in a speech to parliament this week.
London Fashion Week Is The First To Ban Exotic Animal Skins
London has perhaps become the most progressive in adopting sustainable fashion standards during the ‘big four’ fashion weeks: New York, London, Milan, and Paris. It was the first to ban fur and has become the first to ban exotic animal skins. This progressive step positions London alongside less significant but impactful Fashion Weeks, as Melbourne and Copenhagen have adopted such bans. However, fashion houses in Milan and Paris still use fur in their collections, indicating that the message the big fashion capitals give is still opposed.
What Issues Designers Will Face?
London Fashion Week, known for highlighting emerging designers, may find it easier to ban exotic animal skins. According to The Business of Fashion, these materials are mostly used by major leather goods brands, not newer labels. In its press release, the British Fashion Council explained that banning mohair and angora is within a campaign under the Institute of Positive Fashion. It aims to raise awareness of social, environmental, and sustainability issues within the fashion industry and address the change in attitudes in the London fashion business.
London Fashion Week is strongly inspired by its designs and fashion and is quite inspiring for emerging designers. According to the press conference, the prohibition is part of a large movement spearheaded by the Institute of Positive Fashion. The program promotes social, environmental, and sustainability norms in fashion, bringing new change to London’s Fashion scene.
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