Armani chooses to no longer use animal skins in its pieces

The use of animal skin and fur in clothing and in homes is as old as human beings. The first fabrics, such as linen, hemp, cotton and wool, appeared when human beings stopped being nomadic and established a permanent home, with the first records in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Since then, the use of voluminous and shiny fabrics and furs has become a symbol of status, power and wealth. In decoration, it is no different, animal skin rugs and blankets decorate, warm and make the environment more cozy.

In March of this year, fashion giant Giorgio Armani announced that he will no longer use animal fur in all of his company's collections starting with the Winter 2016 season. The brand made it clear that the technology currently available is sufficient to find alternatives that allow designers creative freedom and meet consumer demand, abolishing cruel practices with regard to animals. CASA COR architect Léo Shehtman agrees with the brand and says that he “hasn’t used animal skins in his projects for a long time”. However, other professionals in the decoration and design field still use them.