Boycotting polyester would reduce microfiber pollution. But the larger problem is the sheer volume of clothing we buy and discard ‘Shifting away from synthetic fabrics is one way to reduce microplastics in the ocean.’ Photograph: AnikaSalsera/Getty Images/iStockphoto Adrienne Matei Fri 23 Oct 2020 06.22 EDT Last modified on Fri 23 Oct 2020 13.09 EDT Last … Continue reading THE GUARDIAN – Your polyester sweater is destroying the environment. Here’s why →

SUSTAINABLE AND BEAUTIFUL, ETHICAL AND EXQUISITE—THE MAGIC OF FUR IS IRRESISTIBLE. Since time immemorial, people have adored fur—the most natural of fibers, renowned for its innate elegance, its warmth, and its grandeur. Now, in the 21st century there is another vitally important reason that a younger generation is returning to the embrace of fur: a … Continue reading Natural Wonder →

Mark Oaten talks to WWD about the sustainability of fur and misconceptions about the fur industry. Fur is a vital sector that plays a substantial part in the economy and in the fashion retail scene. Read the full article from wearefur.com HERE

Not only is real fur continuing to make a strong showing on the catwalks, but it is also sustainable, argue Mark Oaten and Nancy Daigneault. LONDON, United Kingdom — In a recent op-ed that appeared in these pages, PJ Smith of the Humane Society of the United States makes exaggerated claims about the fur industry. He obfuscates … Continue reading Op-Ed | Fur: A Reality Check →