Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana to stop using animal fur

Dolce & Gabbana will not use animal fur anymore!

On Monday, the renowned fashion brand announced that it would stop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year. The label will switch to eco-friendly fur.

The fashion brand announced the big decision in a joint statement with animal rights association Humane Society International.

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“Dolce&Gabbana is working toward a more sustainable future that can’t contemplate the use of animal fur,” Dolce&Gabbana communications and marketing officer Fedele Usai said in a statement.

The brand announced the news by sharing a statement on their Instagram account: "Dolce&Gabbana has chosen to discontinue the use of animal fur in all its Collections starting in 2022. With a view to preserving the work and professionalism of the master furriers, guardians of specific knowledge and skills with an indispensable added value, Dolce&Gabbana will continue to collaborate with these artisans in the creation of eco-fur garments and accessories, a sustainable faux fur alternative that uses recycled and recyclable materials.''

Dolce & Gabbana joins a growing list of global companies that have in the recent past gone-fur-free, including Armani, Kering, Prada, Valentino, Versace, Moncler and luxury e-commerce platforms Yoox Net-a-Porter.