Fashion house Gucci has announced it will no longer use animal fur, beginning with its spring summer 2018 collection.

Gucci's president and chief executive Marco Bizzarri announced the policy on Wednesday, Humane Society International reported.

"Being socially responsible is one of Gucci's core values, and we will continue to strive to do better for the environment and animals," Mr Bizzarri said during the 2017 Kering Talk at The London College of Fashion.

Gucci's fur-free policy will involve all species specially bred or caught for fur, including mink, coyote, raccoon dog, fox, rabbit, and karakul.