I was flipping through the October issue of VOGUE when I came across a four-page ad for Origin Assured (OA) label furs, complete with cheesy slogans like “LABEL ME fabulous” and misleading claims from fashion designers, such as Roberto Cavalli’s “The OA label assures customers that they are making a stylish, responsible choice.” The OA [...]
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Since when is swaddling yourself in animal carcass sexy?
May 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues
On a recent trip to my local animal shelter (I was looking into becoming a foster parent) I picked up a newsletter belonging to the Fur-Bearer Defenders. I’ve always opposed trapping and have thought the sale of real fur products should be illegal, but I was appalled to learn more about the actual practices and [...]
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