Fashion can be fierce, but in Carmel, one boutique owner just learned that breaking animal protection laws is anything but stylish.

In a plot twist that’ll make PETA cheer, Tracy Odle of Augustina’s Designer Boutique and Austina Leathers got hit with a whopping $150,000 civil penalty for selling new fur products - a total fashion faux pas in California.

The Fur-bidden Fashion

Back in 2023, California dropped the hammer on fur sales, making it illegal to peddle new fur products faster than you can say “sustainable fashion”. But apparently, Odle didn’t get the memo - or chose to ignore it. The District Attorney’s Environmental Protection Unit caught her red-handed selling fox, mink, sable, and beaver fur coats and hats both in-store and online.

Breaking the Law in Style

The investigation kicked off after a consumer complaint, proving that sometimes it takes just one conscientious shopper to make waves. Despite knowing about the ban, Odle continued advertising and selling these furry fashion statements. Talk about doubling down on bad choices.

A Costly Fashion Statement

The law isn’t just about looking good - it’s about protecting animals from cruelty. With exemptions only for religious and traditional Native American cultural purposes, California’s making it clear: fur is out, compassion is in. Odle’s $150,000 fine is a not-so-subtle reminder that breaking environmental laws isn’t just unethical - it’s expensive.