"Henri Bendel's fur-free policy offers proof that cruelty-free can certainly be synonymous with high fashion," said Heidi Prescott, senior vice president, campaigns for The Humane Society of the United States. "We are thrilled to add Henri Bendel to our list of more than 100 fur-free companies, which already includes the other Limited Brands."

Joining luxury labels Max Azria, Hervé Léger, Stella McCartney, Polo Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein in adopting a fur-free policy, Henri Bendel demonstrates that a store's luxury heritage need not be compromised by refusing to sell fur. Now Henri Bendel is not just an icon in the New York fashion landscape, but also an icon for luxury fashion with a conscience.

The decision to go fur free was initiated by parent company Limited Brands, whose policy not to sell any products made from real fur also applies to Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret PINK, La Senza, C.O. Bigelow, Bath and Body Works and White Barn Candle Company. This is consistent with Limited Brand's mission as a values-based organization to "consistently try to do what's right." With the recent announcement about Henri Bendel, now all seven brands in this $10 billion company are fur-free.

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