Dolce & Gabbana's Sustainable Step Forward

March 08, 2022

With the support of the Humane Society of the U.S. and Humane Society International behind them, Dolce & Gabbana is officially taking a major step forward towards a sustainable future and going fur-free. In hopes of continuing to collaborate with and preserve the work of skillful furriers, Dolce & Gabbana will continue working with them to create sustainable faux fur alternatives out of recycled and recyclable materials.

“The entire fashion system has a significant social responsibility role that must be promoted and encouraged: we will integrate innovative materials into our Collections and develop environmentally friendly production processes, while at the same time preserve artisans’ jobs and know-how otherwise in danger of fading,” said Fedele Usai, Group Communication & Marketing Officer at Dolce & Gabbana.

Text by Bianca Asare
Photos courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

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