The World’s Oldest Clothing Material—And Alaska’s Fight to Keep It

A trip to Alaska to learn about fur became a much larger story as major fashion brands across the world in Milan and Paris began unveiling collections heavy on this controversial material. Following a network of trappers and experts, we delve into the world of wild-caught fur - a tiny percentage of the overall fur industry - to learn about a place where people and animals are inextricably connected and confront our own unease with the warmest natural material known to man. Special thanks to: The Alaska Trappers Association The Alaskan Sled Dog and Racing Association The Alaska Fur Exchange David Green Master Furrier Nick’s Air Service Randy Zarnke Nick Peters The Thornton Family Filson Filmed and Edited by Nikkolas Lopez - https://www.instagram.com/nikklo_films/