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Nutria Fur Fashion

Could Extreme Styles Save the Louisiana Wetlands?

— January 9, 2010 — Eco
Could nutria fur fashions be the key to saving the Louisiana wetlands? New Orleans artist and designer Cree McCree thinks that they just might be a way of preventing the loss of wetlands due to the destructive habits of the invasive nutria.

Otherwise known as the coypu, the nutria were introduced to south Louisiana in the 1930s to be raised for their fur. They made their way into the wild and have been wreaking havoc ever since on the fragile and quickly disappearing Louisiana wetlands, which serve as a buffer for hurricanes and storms for communities in the area as well as a biologically diverse ecosystem.

The non-native nutria tear up and eat marsh grasses and push out native species, so local artists & fashion designers are looking to the nutria once again for their fur. McCree founded the organization called Righteous Fur to promote nutria fur as a better alternative for those who would like to wear fur fashions. Local wildlife and fisheries agents have been trapping and killing the nutria in efforts to control the population for years, so McCree and other designers see this as a way to honor the animals and help preserve the wetlands which the nutria help to destroy.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fur Fashion - The use of nutria fur in fashion could open up opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly fur alternatives.
2. Invasive Species Utilization - The rise of nutria fur fashion showcases the potential for utilizing invasive species in innovative and valuable ways.
3. Nature Conservation Through Fashion - Nutria fur fashion could serve as a means of raising awareness and supporting conservation efforts for threatened ecosystems.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore the use of nutria fur as a disruptive innovation in their designs, promoting sustainability and responsible sourcing.
2. Ecological Conservation - Organizations and businesses focused on ecological conservation can leverage nutria fur fashion as a unique approach to address the issue of invasive species and wetland preservation.
3. Wildlife Management - The trapping and utilization of nutria fur can present a disruptive innovation opportunity within the wildlife management industry, offering an alternative and potentially lucrative way to control the population of invasive species.
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