Retail
September 21, 2018
Michael Kors is breaking from using real fur. Image credit: Michael Kors
By Sarah Ramirez
As more luxury brands eliminate or reduce the use of animal fur in their items, the shift towards more ethical manufacturing is too slow for some environmental activists while consumer groups argue that fur bans negatively impact customer freedom.
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