Friday essay: reckoning with an animal that sees us as prey

Chanel has become one of the first luxury labels to ban crocodile and lizard skin from its collections – but the move could severely impact Australian farmers financially.

Chanel BANS crocodile and lizard skin from its collections – but

Python skin bags were removed from Chanel

Chanel sheds crocodile and snakeskin

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

The Other Reason for Chanel's Exotic Skins Ban

PARIS (AFP) - Chanel has become the first luxury fashion house to turn its back on exotic animal pelts such as lizard, crocodile and snake skin, in a move hailed by animal rights groups on Tuesday (Dec 4). Read more at .

Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin

Straps made from alligator or other reptile skins have become a mainstay of Swiss luxury timepieces but a ban in California is forcing a rethink.

Is it time to say goodbye to exotic leather watch straps? - SWI

Exploiting, farming and slaughtering Australian saltwater crocodiles for their skin is not only cruel and unnecessary, it’s also an industry in decline.

Hermès is exploiting Australian crocodiles

French luxury brand Hermès plans to greatly expand their farming of Australian saltwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory, if plans for an additional

Australian crocodiles to be cruelly slaughtered on new Hermès farm

The LVMH-owned powerhouse inaugurated two new ateliers in France, one dedicated to high-end handbags in precious skins.

Louis Vuitton boosts exotic skins and ultra-luxury handbag

All About Exotic Leather Bags: From Dior to Hermès

Do all Chanel handbags contain leather? - Quora

Steve Irwin is remembered by family, colleagues, and Hollywood with a star on the Walk of Fame.

Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin Receives Posthumous Walk of Fame Honor