London Fashion Week Becomes First of Big Four to Ban Exotic Animal Skins

The British Fashion Council's decision marks a significant step in ethical and sustainable fashion practices, effective from 2025.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced that all designers participating in London Fashion Week must exclude exotic animal skins, such as crocodile, alligator, and snake, from their collections starting in 2025.
This move builds on London Fashion Week's 2018 decision to ban fur, which was fully implemented in December 2023, further establishing its leadership in progressive fashion policies among the 'big four' fashion weeks.
The ban aligns with the BFC's Positive Fashion Initiative, which promotes sustainability and ethical practices across the fashion industry.
Animal rights groups, including PETA and World Animal Protection UK, have praised the decision, emphasizing its importance in reducing animal cruelty and encouraging the use of innovative, animal-free materials.
The BFC is also exploring a potential ban on the use of feathers, following similar actions by Copenhagen Fashion Week, which will implement its feather ban in 2025.