Fifth Company Ends Partnership With Milan Fashion Week Over Fur

Tech company Lutech has decided to end its partnership with Milan Fashion Week due to the event's continued use of fur. This news follows protests by CAFT activists and the recent departure of other major sponsors such as Acqua Fiuggi, DHL, Visa, and Wella. The fashion industry as a whole is moving away from fur, with New York Fashion Week banning it from its runways and Louis Vuitton showcasing a faux fur vest at Paris Fashion Week.

Despite the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) issuing "voluntary guidelines" asking brands not to show fur on its runways, CAFT believes that more action is needed to ban fur outright. CAFT's executive director, Suzie Stork, emphasizes that the use of fur in luxury fashion causes unnecessary suffering for animals and is unethical. The decision by Lutech and other companies to cut ties with Milan Fashion Week signifies a shift in the industry towards more ethical practices.