Just Say "No!" to Exotic Skins September 25, 2008

Posted by Ashleigh at September 25, 2008 1:40 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 4 ) | TrackBack

Have you seen this video which documents the brutal killing (and then skinning) of alligators for use in the fashion industry? If you have, then you have no doubt done the compassionate thing and pledged to never wear "exotic" animal skins. There is nothing fashionable about capturing, beating, and skinning animals.

The good news is that tons of clothing brands have decided to forgo cruelly acquired exotic skins in favor of lovely items that look like they come from animals, but in fact, are man made!

Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to find fake animal skins. Check out the "Alexis Reptile Clutch":

I would use this every day! Looking for more fall fashion advice? Find the best cruelty-free clothing and accessories here.
Comment below and share the best vegan fashions for this fall!

Happy Shopping!

-Ashleigh

TOPSHOP LOVES PETA UK February 22, 2008

Posted by Patricia at February 22, 2008 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

Today's blog features guest blogger, peta2 UK's Violet...

PETA UK seem to be taking over the high street recently! Topshop have just this morning unveiled their latest animal friendly window display in their flagship store in Oxford Circus, London's busiest shopping street! The window gives a clear message on their stance on exotic skins and reads, "Exotic skins make our blood run cold. Join Topshop and leave wildlife out of your wardrobe."

So what's all the fuss about exotic skins?? Well, every year millions of snakes, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles are killed for so-called fashion. Farmed alligators are kept in tiny structures that reek of rancid meat, alligator waste and stagnant water. They are sometimes beaten to death with hammers. Snakes are often skinned alive, and larger animals like pythons have hoses inserted into their mouths to force vast amounts of water into their bodies, which loosens their skin and makes skinning easier. Their peeled, writhing bodies are then discarded, and they die slowly.

Topshop, we salute you! I for one will be there on Saturday spending my 100 pound gift voucher that my (imaginative) boyfriend got me for Christmas. Thanks Alan!

Happy Shopping!

*Violet
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