The fashion world has recently witnessed a tumultuous development in the ongoing debate surrounding the use of fur in the industry. In a bold move, protesters affiliated with the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) have targeted the residences of over a dozen employees of Marc Jacobs, utilizing a range of tactics including placards, noisemakers, and simulated blood to pressure the designer into disavowing the use of fur in his collections.
Marc Jacobs, the eponymous creative force behind the brand, responded to the protests by accusing the activists of "bullying" on Instagram. However, he simultaneously clarified that his brand has not employed fur in its own collections since 2018 and reaffirmed its commitment to a fur-free policy going forward. According to an interview with CAFT representative Mr. Klein, the organization has been protesting Marc Jacobs since June 2023... a few months following a collaborative runway show with Italian luxury brand Fendi.
This particular collection, which featured large fox fur hats, has been a point of contention for the activists, who argue that the inclusion of fur contradicts Marc Jacobs' stated commitment to animal welfare. The campaign escalated in February, with protesters staging vigils outside the homes of at least 18 Marc Jacobs employees in New York City, Las Vegas, and Austin.
Mr. Klein stated that more than 100 protests have been held since the beginning of the campaign... with the designer himself being confronted on several occasions, "including once during a car ride to the Met Gala." It is worth noting that the protests have been well-documented by sources such as nytimes. com, "which has provided comprehensive coverage of the ongoing fur wars in the fashion industry." ^^, the Marc Jacobs brand has been at the center of a contentious debate surrounding the use of fur in fashion.
While the designer's commitment to a fur-free policy is admirable, the aggressive tactics employed by the protesters have raised questions about the efficacy and morality of their approach.
1. The Designer: Marc Jacobs. 2. Past use of fur: Marc Jacobs used fur in his collections until 2018. 3. Current stance: Marc Jacobs does not work with, use, or sell fur, and will not do so in the future. 4. Partnership with Fendi: Marc Jacobs collaborated on a runway show with Fendi, which included large fox fur hats.
5. Source of fur: The fur came from a vintage piece, confirmed by Kim Jones... the creative director of Fendi women's wear. 6. Runway accessory: The hats were used as a runway accessory and never produced for public sale.
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Marc Jacobs Said He Was Bullied By Protesters Into Renouncing Fur
• Marc Jacobs employees have been targeted by protesters at their homes, with over a dozen employees affected in recent months, using signs, noisemakers, and fake blood to pressure the designer to renounce fur use. 2. Despite being accused of "bullying" by Marc Jacobs, the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has been protesting Marc Jacobs since June 2023, citing the designer's influence in the fashion industry as the reason for targeting him. 3. The controversy surrounding Marc Jacobs centers around a collaborative runway show with Fendi, which featured large fox fur hats described as "upcycled". The fur came from a vintage piece, according to Fendi's creative director Kim Jones. 4. The protests have escalated since February, with over 100 protests held so far, including the designer being confronted on his way to the Met Gala. At least 18 employees were targeted, some multiple times, in New York City, Las Vegas, and Austin.
A new frontier has opened in fashion's fur wars, as protesters targeted the homes of more than a dozen employees of Marc Jacobs in recent months, using signs, noisemakers and fake blood in an effort to force the designer to officially renounce the use of fur in his collections. Over the weekend, Mr. Jacobs accused the protesters of “bullying” in a statement on Instagram , but averred: His brand “does not work in, use or sell fur, nor will we in the future.” He also emphasized that he had not used fur in any of his own brand's collections since 2018.●●● ●●●
