After a career in politics, Mark Oaten became chief executive of the International Fur Federation (IFF) in 2011. Formed over 60 years ago, the IFF’s remit includes the protection of the fur trade’s interests, the promotion of innovation and highstandards as well as the presentation of a factual image of the fur industry. Oatenwas a UK member of parliament for 13 years and served for four years as a memberof the Council of Europe.
During his time in Parliament hewas the Liberal Democrat Party Chairman and the Shadow Home Secretary. Oaten has served on a number of boards including the British Healthcare Trade Association, Alcohol Concern and Mental Health Matters as well as acting as aDirector of the Charity Finance Directors Group.Following his retirement fromactive politics, Oaten has published two books, one on the history of coalitiong overnments and the other, a memoir, entitled “Screwing Up: How One MP Survived Politics, Scandal and Turning 40.” He has lectured at Wroxton College, Oxford and was also a regular broadcaster for Sky and BBC TV.
VITAL STATISTICS
Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers
Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.
Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers
Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.
Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement
After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.
Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement
After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.
Coach Latest Brand to Drop Fur
The accessible luxury behemoth has promised to stop using fur in time for the debut of its Fall 2019 collection, joining brands like Gucci, Burberry and DVF in phasing out the material.
Coach Latest Brand to Drop Fur
The accessible luxury behemoth has promised to stop using fur in time for the debut of its Fall 2019 collection, joining brands like Gucci, Burberry and DVF in phasing out the material.
Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning
Brands from Gucci to Michael Kors and DVF have recently stopped using fur, calculating that the goodwill generated with younger customers, and a reprieve from social media-amplified protests by animal-rights activists, is worth a few million dollars in lost sales.
Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning
Brands from Gucci to Michael Kors and DVF have recently stopped using fur, calculating that the goodwill generated with younger customers, and a reprieve from social media-amplified protests by animal-rights activists, is worth a few million dollars in lost sales.
Op-Ed | Fur: A Reality Check
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.
Op-Ed | Fur: A Reality Check
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.
Versace and Furla Go Fur Free
Both the brands said they would stop using real fur in their collections, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs on fur.
Versace and Furla Go Fur Free
Both the brands said they would stop using real fur in their collections, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs on fur.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.