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Hearst Bans Fur Promotion After Protests for Animal Rights

12/12/2025

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Hearst Magazines has banned the promotion of animal fur across print, digital, and social platforms.
The decision followed a five-day protest by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) and aligned Hearst with Condé Nast and Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The ban includes Indigenous practices carve-out and CAFT plans to target luxury brand Rick Owens next, signaling a shift toward sustainability and animal welfare in fashion.

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Hearst Magazines has banned the promotion of animal fur across print, digital, and social platforms.
The decision followed a five-day protest by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) and aligned Hearst with Condé Nast and Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The ban includes Indigenous practices carve-out and CAFT plans to target luxury brand Rick Owens next, signaling a shift toward sustainability and animal welfare in fashion.