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May 24, 2011
Fashion Student Lizette Avineri Chooses Compassion
After an HSUS presentation at the Parsons New School for Design, fashion student Lizette Avineri decided to create her own faux-fur fashions. Her work has helped bring awareness to the cruelty behind the fur industry and the amazing alternatives available for designers.
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March 17, 2011
Fur Labeling Loophole Closes Friday – Retailers Urged to Comply
After years of unlabeled animal fur duping consumers who thought they were buying fake fur, a new federal law taking effect tomorrow requires that all garments made of animal fur must disclose the fur content on the label, regardless of dollar value.
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December 30, 2010
Falsely Advertised, Mislabeled Raccoon Dog Fur Sold by Neiman Marcus
The HSUS revealed through laboratory testing that a St. John brand jacket advertised by Neiman Marcus in VOGUE and W magazines is not dyed “raccoon” fur, as described at NeimanMarcus.com and on the garment’s tag, but actually raccoon dog.
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December 21, 2010
Animal Fur Sold as Fake at Barneys New York
The HSUS revealed through laboratory testing that a Phillip Lim brand parka sold online by Barneys New York as “faux fur” is real animal fur, and that the same Phillip Lim parka was sold in the Manhattan flagship store without the “real fur” label required by New York state law.
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December 18, 2010
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund Applaud Signing of Truth in Fur Labeling Act
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud President Barack Obama for signing an important bipartisan bill to protect consumers and animals, The Truth in Fur Labeling Act.
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December 16, 2010
New Textiles Leave Animal Fur out in The Cold
More and more top outdoor-clothing companies are recognizing the superiority of synthetic fibers when it comes to keeping people warm during frigid conditions.
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December 8, 2010
U.S. Senate Passes Truth in Fur Labeling Act
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud the U.S. Senate for unanimously approving an important bipartisan bill, the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, to protect consumers and animals.
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November 15, 2010
Winning Students Announced in The HSUS and The Art Institutes' Nationwide Fur-Free Fashion Competition
The HSUS and The Art Institutes are pleased to announce Valeria Krasavina from Miami International University of Art and Design as the Grand Prize winner of the sixth annual Cool vs. Cruel Fur-Free Fashion Design Competition.
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October 4, 2010
Schwarzenegger Vetoes Common-Sense Humane Legislation
The HSUS, with nearly 1.3 million members and supporters in California, reacted to the veto by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of four separate pieces of humane legislation.
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September 8, 2010
Talbots Reaffirms Fur-Free Policy After Misstep
The HSUS praised women’s apparel retailer Talbots for pulling its animal fur items and pledging to remain fur-free.
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September 3, 2010
International Students Say ‘No’ to Fur
Humane Society International/UK and the Fur Free Alliance are delighted to announce the student winners of the 2010 European & International Round of the Design Against Fur poster and animation competitions.
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August 26, 2010
Back to School in Fur-Free Style
When it comes to back to school shopping, it’s still "buyer beware" when it comes to fur trim. Use our guide for fur-free shopping.
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August 11, 2010
Calif. Lawmakers Pass Measure to Address Widespread Consumer Deception in Fur Fashion Industry
The HSUS applauds California's Senate for passing a bill that requires garments sold in California that are made of animal fur to say so on the label, and urges Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign it into law.
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August 9, 2010
Fur Investigation Nets Emmy
A CBS news station in Los Angeles won an Emmy for its segment showing an undercover investigation on the mislabeling of fur garments in the clothing industry.
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July 28, 2010
The HSUS, HSLF Praise House for Passing Bill to Address Deception in Fur-Trimmed Fashion Industry
The HSUS and HSLF applaud the House of Representatives for passing the Truth in Fur Labeling Act. This legislation would protect consumers by bringing much-needed accuracy and disclosure to fur products.
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July 15, 2010
The HSUS Praises House Panel for Advancing Bill to Address Deception in Fur-Trimmed Fashion Industry
The HSUS praises a U.S. House committee for advancing bill addressing deception in the fur-trimmed fashion industry.
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June 30, 2010
The HSUS Praises House Panel for Advancing Bill to Address Deception in Fur-Trimmed Fashion Industry
The HSUS applauded the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for approving the Truth in Fur Labeling Act.
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May 14, 2010
Letting Consumers Know for Sure What’s Fur
At a hearing this week on Capitol Hill, The HSUS’s chief operating officer Michael Markarian testified before a Congressional panel in support of important legislation to close a loophole in fur labeling requirements.
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May 13, 2010
Congress Hears Testimony on Widespread Deception in Fur-Trimmed Fashion Industry
Michael Markarian, chief operating officer of The HSUS, testified before the a Congressional panel in support of the Truth in Fur Labeling Act.
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April 8, 2010
Californians Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across California are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The HSUS and the ASPCA.
