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However, the role of animals in clothing evolution has not come without moral challenges. The emergence of animal rights movements in the 1960s and '70s shed light on the ethics surrounding fur and leather production. Public consciousness began to shift towards humane considerations, advocating for the use of alternative, synthetic materials.
Despite these changes, demand for animal-derived clothing persists globally, particularly in nations where fur continues to symbolize status and luxury. Countries like China dominate the fur trade, producing substantial quantities to satisfy ongoing consumer appetite.