Latest Developments
- The Humane Society of the United States filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to enforce the Fur Products Labeling Act against 14 retailers and designers -- including Neiman Marcus, Michael Kors and Bergdorf Goodman (complete list) concerning false advertising and false labeling of fur.
- Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have announced they will go fur-free within a year.
Background
One of the first designers to come under fire for using raccoon dog fur was Sean Combs, with his Sean John line.In December 2006, a Sean John jacket at Macy's was advertised as being made of faux fur although it was labeled as being raccoon fur. It was actually raccoon dog fur. The department store pulled the product and the designer made a public apology.
