Today marks the first day of the Camden Market fur ban, stopping traders from selling all fur products from their stalls.
Yesterday was the last day market traders were able to sell fur from their allocated posts. They join the growing list of fur-free retailers and designers in the UK.
The decision follows a similar ban at the Old Spitalfields Market, in East London that came into effect in January. London Fashion Week also saw protests against fur at last weeks show.
Camden Market is fur-free
Camden Market is fur-free
The market traders have gotten rid of both fake and real fur to comply with Camden Market bosses request.
A spokesperson for Camden Market said: “Whilst we respect and encourage independent business, with many niche traders, we do not feel fur has a place in Camden Market in 2018.”
Market shop owner, Michele Pompilio said: “We’ve now put everything in boxes, the ones we could sell yesterday being the last day, we offered some discounts.”
No more fur for Camden stalls
Candy Sahiri, Customer sales assistant in Camden said: “For the environment real fur is better than fake fur because of what they use to make it. We have people from abroad coming to buy our fur so its going to be a big loss.
We even had Trading Standard come in to tell us about the fur on the hats that didn’t have a tag on them is illegal, so we solved that issue last week and now this.”
Hilary Proctor Exclusive is the only store in Camden Market that solely sell fur and its unclear what the future holds for the business.
PETA’s reaction
Yvonne Taylor, PETA director of corporate projects said: “Whether it’s a fluffy rabbit-fur key ring or a vintage fox-fur coat, all items made of fur are a product of extreme suffering.
“Today’s kind shoppers want nothing to do with cruelty – and PETA commends Camden for doing this for animals and consumers.”
Tune in to City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
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Today marks the first day of the Camden Market fur ban, stopping traders from selling all fur products from their stalls.
Yesterday was the last day market traders were able to sell fur from their allocated posts. They join the growing list of fur-free retailers and designers in the UK.
The decision follows a similar ban at the Old Spitalfields Market, in East London that came into effect in January. London Fashion Week also saw protests against fur at last weeks show.
Camden Market is fur-free
Camden Market is fur-free
The market traders have gotten rid of both fake and real fur to comply with Camden Market bosses request.
A spokesperson for Camden Market said: “Whilst we respect and encourage independent business, with many niche traders, we do not feel fur has a place in Camden Market in 2018.”
Market shop owner, Michele Pompilio said: “We’ve now put everything in boxes, the ones we could sell yesterday being the last day, we offered some discounts.”
No more fur for Camden stalls
Candy Sahiri, Customer sales assistant in Camden said: “For the environment real fur is better than fake fur because of what they use to make it. We have people from abroad coming to buy our fur so its going to be a big loss.
We even had Trading Standard come in to tell us about the fur on the hats that didn’t have a tag on them is illegal, so we solved that issue last week and now this.”
Hilary Proctor Exclusive is the only store in Camden Market that solely sell fur and its unclear what the future holds for the business.
PETA’s reaction
Yvonne Taylor, PETA director of corporate projects said: “Whether it’s a fluffy rabbit-fur key ring or a vintage fox-fur coat, all items made of fur are a product of extreme suffering.
“Today’s kind shoppers want nothing to do with cruelty – and PETA commends Camden for doing this for animals and consumers.”
Tune in to City News at 4:00pm for the full report…
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