The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been known as Fur-Free Friday, the day when fur stores around the country can look forward to having squads of animal advocates demonstrating just outside their doors. PETA, the organization that started Fur-Free Friday, wants to garner some holiday goodwill not just for animals killed for their fur but […]
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No Compromise: NYC Designer Lois Eastlund Takes Her Hip, Downtown Vibe to Vegan Fabulous!
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite clothing designers, Lois Eastlund. She has been completely vegan for over 2 years, but her designs have always been “accidentally” vegan. We talked about how the vegan lifestyle has influenced her life, professionally and personally. Lois is a great example of how following […]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Clubbing WITH Seals
When you hear the phrase “clubbing baby seals,” don’t think of bloodthirsty Canadian hunters. Think of limpid-eyed mammals with gelled hair and a penchant for techno. If you prefer your baby seals alive and kickin’ it Gangnam style, read on as PETA presents the top five reasons why it’s better to go clubbing with seals […]
‘Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible’: Thou Shalt Not Wear Fur
Fashion’s fatherly force to be reckoned with, Tim Gunn just sent fashionistas scurrying into their neighborhood coffee shop or hunkering down in their favorite chair at home to crack open his third book, Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet. His first commandment? “Thou shalt look fabulous.” And for Tim, […]