The Compassionate Choice: Why Fashion’s Animal Welfare Standards Matter More Than Ever
The choice between animal welfare and animal rights shapes every fashion purchase we make, from leather bags to wool sweaters. While both movements advocate for animals, they represent fundamentally different approaches to our relationship with the animal kingdom. Animal welfare focuses on ensuring humane treatment and ethical material sourcing, supporting responsible farming practices that minimize animal suffering. Animal rights, however, takes a more absolute stance: animals shouldn’t be used for human purposes at all, …
