For four weeks, we have revealed just a small glimpse of behind the scenes of how each article of clothing that is hanging in our closets as of right now is made. Before it is colored and packaged nicely with buttons, zippers, and a final price tag that diminishes the animal into a mere clothing piece, there is a live animal that is brutally butchered for that one-week-long satisfaction we achieve when we buy new clothes. When we don't even give a second thought to pause and wonder just where and how what we are wearing at this moment was processed. So, you saw those horrid videos, and you read about each type of animal that is used. But...now what? You're probably wondering, "So what do you want me to do about it? It's not like I can just not shop for clothes at all or anything." You're right, of course we don't expect people to suddenly drop their shopping habits and forbid themselves from going to their favorite stores all of a sudden. But what we do expect is that you now take note of the situation with clearer eyes. There are ALTERNATIVES to animal fur and leather. Many companies are now adopting fur-free policies, turning to artificial fur and leather with synthetic fabrics. Let's remember that the destiny of every animal hunted and captured is in the hands of us, the consumers. Ignorance of not being informed can no longer be the excuse for not acting, no one. The fact is that if we don't stand up against those who try to build their commercial empire on the dead bodies of others, we are no better than them. Let's be more conscious in choosing where we shop and alerting our friends and family that they, too, can contribute to save the lives of those who possess fur from birth, sparing them from torture. So, before you hit the mall tomorrow with your friends, check this list out of companies that include animal-friendly lines from time to time; you might be suprised at how many familiar names you'll recognize! (SPOILER: Topshop, H&M, and American Apparel is just a few of the myriad in the link below!) http://m.humanesociety.org/issues/fur_fashion/tips/fur-free_shopping.html#F
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Week 4: As a result of horrid and shocking images recently surfacing on social media of foxes or minks suffering in cages on fur farms or being gassed, electrocuted, or skinned alive, many of us have rejected fur. However, leather and sheepskin continue to be in very high demand. While many would think twice about wearing fur, we make an exception for leather and sheepskin because it is thought to be a "by-product" of the meat industry. In reality, they are far from being by-products; they are also the skins of animals, which has been tanned and treated with chemicals to avoid decomposition and obtain the desired color. Watch this video of how leather is made in 60 seconds flat, by PETA. Week 3: Sheep Skin
The fashion world is calling back one of the hottest materials used by world-renown designers: shearling. Shearling is used to make clothing and shoes and is incorporated into contemporary luxury brands. One luxury brand, known as Ugg, is known to have built it's foundation on shearling. These boots keep our feet warm and complement any outfit. Of course, while our feet are being warmed up, millions of sheep are either being stripped of their furs and freezing in the cold, or harshly slaughtered. Eight baby sheep's lives are paying the price to give our feet this comfort. |
Our Goal:To inform on the ongoing crises that the clothing industry poses on our community and applaud any acts that rise over the conventional ways of consumption.
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