Karl Lagerfeld says the decision was made independently, but animal activists are popping the champagne.
The French firm cited difficulty sourcing skins that match its ethical standards.
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Chanel to Stop Using Exotic Skins and Furs
Chanel has become the first luxury fashion house to scrap using exotic animal pelts such as crocodile, lizard and snake skin - a move welcomed by animal rights groups on Tuesday.
Chanel becomes first luxury fashion house to ban lizard, crocodile and snake skin
Chanel to stop using crocodile, snake skin for fashion - News
Chanel 'saving countless animals from suffering' by becoming first leading luxury fashion house to shed crocodile and snake skins
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin
Chanel to stop using exotic animal skins and fur
Chanel Is Banning Exotic Skins: Here's Why
Chanel sheds crocodile and snake skin in luxury fashion first
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Chanel Will Stop Using Fur, Crocodile, and Other Exotic Skins
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