Behind the Glamour: The Fur Trade’s Outdated Grip on Olympic Host Cortina
While much of the world pushes to end the fur trade for ethical and environmental reasons, Cortina d’Ampezzo clings to its costly fur fashion legacy, exposing a clash between elite indulgence and progressive regulation.
The picturesque mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, host to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, reveals a surprising persistence of an outdated luxury: real fur clothing. Despite mounting international pressure and impending European Union regulations targeting fur farms and products, this alpine enclave remains a bastion of fur fashion—where mink, lynx, and sable coats still command staggering prices. Is Cortina Ignoring the Inevitable Shift in Ethical Standards? A stroll down Cortina’s pedestrian Corso Italia offers a glimpse into a world seemingly untouched by global trends toward economic liberty aligned with environmental responsibility. Stores like Pajaro showcase coats costing tens of thousands...
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