The exotic skins in question include crocodile, lizard, snake and stingray. Fur, which the French house claimed to use very little of, is also in the list.
The French firm cited difficulty sourcing skins that match its ethical standards.
Chanel to Halt Use of Exotic Skins – WWD
Chanel will no longer use animal skins, including crocodile, snake, stingray, and lizard leather. Instead they’ll use innovations in fabric and leather.
Chanel Stops Use of Exotic Animal Skins
The fashion house joins Michael Kors, Gucci and Burberry in a growing list of designers going fur-free
Chanel bans fur and exotic animal skins from all its collections
Located in Tuscany’s leather manufacturing area, the company specializes in printed leather.
Chanel Acquires Stake in Italian Tannery Samanta – WWD
Chanel will no longer use exotic skins and fur in its products
Chanel is the first luxury brand to join labels, including Asos, Nike, H&M, Puma, Arcadia Group and L Brands, which have already banned exotic skins from their product offering.
Chanel To Stop Use Of Exotic Skins And Fur
Chanel Says It Will Stop Using Exotic Skins - Fashionista
Louis Vuitton opened two new workshops specializing in exotic skins. As fashion cracks down on fur, is it leaving crocodile, ostrich, and python behind?
Fashion Embraces the Anti-Fur Movement — What About Exotic Skins?
WWD on LinkedIn: Chanel to Halt Use of Exotic Skins
Macy's Inc. has banned the sale of products made from the skins of alligators, lizards and ostriches after PETA exposed the abuse these animals face.
Macy's, Bloomingdale's Won't Sell Products Made From Exotic Skins
Why Crocodile, Lizard, Snake, Stingray and Fur Are Out of Fashion at Chanel
Why Crocodile, Lizard, Snake, Stingray and Fur Are Out of Fashion
From Mango to Saint Laurent, brands are pivoting to croc-embossed leather in lieu of exotic skins.
Here's Why 'Mock Croc' Leather is Having a Moment - FASHION Magazine