fashion-and-trendsUpdated: Aug 24, 2020 19:18 ISTBy the end of 2021, two fashion giants will stop their use of certain animal materials in their products - Prada will stop using kangaroo leather and Valentino will stop its use of alpaca wool. Prada joins the brigade of other renowned fashion brands namely Versace, Victoria Beckham, Chanel and others who have banned leather made from kangaroos. The Prada Group, which comprises brands such as Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, and Car Shoe, confirmed to Italian animal rights group Lega Antivivsezione Italiana (LAV) that it will cease the purchase of any new kangaroo leather. “We’re delighted that Prada has made the right decision to end its involvement in the barbaric killing,” Peta.org.uk continues saying. Valentino joins other high street fashion brands such as Marks and Spencer, H&M Group, Gap and Uniqlo in banning the use of Alpaca wool.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2020 13:46 UTC