Los Angeles moves to ban fur products
The city of Los Angeles, a leading centre of the world's fashion industry, moved on Tuesday (Sept 18) towards becoming the largest US metropolis to outlaw the sale and manufacture of most fur products within its limits.
Following the lead of San Francisco and two smaller California municipalities, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance banning fur apparel and accessories ranging from mink coats to rabbit's foot charms.
The draft must then gain final approval by the council and be signed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to be enacted. Supporters said they hoped adoption of a fur ban in the nation's second-largest city, despite its vibrant shopping scene and association with glamour would lead to similar actions on behalf of animal rights around the globe.
