ou believe in
you have to TAKE a point of view”
-Anna Wintour
the fur debate, and issues around diversity and inclusion. Because of the
influence the media has on audiences and the outspokenness of those
audiences, today’s readers and consumers expect brands to
make their values known regarding these prominent issues
and to openly hold themselves accountable for their actions.
Regarding the concerns about the climate, Anna states, as reported by
CNN Style, “Everybody is concerned about
the climate crisis and what should be done
to help.” Though unified action to undertake
climate change and pursue sustainable fashion
has been slow in the fashion industry, the gears
are turning amongst fashion brands as they
pedal toward abetting the environment. Much
of the most powerful individuals in the luxury
and high street fashion markets are working
feverishly to conduct maintainable practices,
making up for the damage that has been done
to the environment. Anna acknowledges that
the fashion industry has contributed to these
damages, but there is a sense of urgency to
reverse the negative effects harming the earth.
The fur debate, however, has received mixed
opinions amongst those in the luxury and
high-end market. While many luxury brands
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have proclaimed that they will deter from the
use of real animal fur in their collections, Anna is not completely against
using real fur so long as the practice of its use is ethical. According to CNN
Style, Anna supports the notion of sustainability and advocates for proper
treatment of animals because fake fur “is more of a polluter than real fur.”