Chanel is banning the use of exotic skins from all its products
In another bid to ban the mistreatment of animals in the fashion industry, Chanel is the latest to announce a ban on all exotic skins.
The Parisian fashion house will stop manufacturing products - including handbags - with skin from snakes, crocodiles, lizards and galuchat (which are stingrays), as it's finding it harder and harder to source them sustainably.
It's quite a serious move from Chanel, who of course provide some of the most popular luxury designer handbags in the world.
In a statement, Chanel said, 'We are continually reviewing our supply chains to ensure they meet our expectations of integrity and traceability. In this context, it is our experience that it is becoming increasingly difficult to source exotic skins which match our ethical standards.'
The decision is all the more surprising that whilst many bands have banned faux fur - Gucci, Tom Ford, Burberry amongst others - designers haven't really tackled the use of animal skin yet.
PETA welcomed the decision, saying they've been chatting to the brand for a few years about this.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.
She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
-
Jennifer Lopez issues a reminder that she is human amid hurtful comments
By Jenny Proudfoot
-
Balzac Paris x Barbour is back with another sell-out collection
Cool-girl approved
By Sofia Piza
-
Blurring foundations are my secret to achieving a *seriously* seamless base - these 7 formulas give Paris filter every time
FaceTune? No need
By Jazzria Harris