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PETA’s brilliant, new video features the voices of Pink and Ricky Gervais as a rabbit and alligator duo who have a very interesting confrontation with some people at the coat check. Read More
DBTV Episode 1: "Concrete Catwalk"
I went into Soho posing as a television host to give people wearing fur a hard time. If you want to know why I’m giving these people a hard time, click HERE. Some of my favorite quotes from the fur-wearers:
“…beavers are not extinct, which is one of the reasons that the designers make those furs.” – dude wearing a beaver coat & huge fur hat.
“I’d like to think that they were just run over in the street…” – woman wearing a new full-length mink.
“I just assume it grows its hair back and it’s all OK at the end of the situation…” – woman with fur hat.
“We’re from Michigan, so we need our furs.” -Â mom & daughter fur duo
“I’m an animal lover, so this is quite at odds with being an animal lover.” – woman wearing head-to-toe fur
Pointers, Alters and Sustainers
The Black Carnaby from Vegetarian Shoes UK looks like any pointy oxford you’d see on the runway. The difference is that this shoe is made from eco and animal-friendly vegetan, as opposed to someone’s toxically-preserved skin.
One of our favorite shops, Alter, is having a big sale on everything fall 08. There are tons of animal-friendly options, and everything is up to 70% off! For example, this Spiewalk Cotton-Moleskin jacket with Thinsulate lining is only $155, and will keep you warm for the next four months!
Another great place to stop by is the new and imporved Sustainable NYC shop. They’ve got a cafe, now – with lots of veg options (not sure why everything isn’t vegan). Also make sure to check out their online store.
Vegan Bomber Jacket & Tope Wallets
1. Cheap Monday, whose jeans are as inexpensive as they are tight – have made a pretty incredible vegan pilot jacket. PVC-coated polyester with a removable faux-shearling fleece collar. The pilot/bomber is a classic jacket that has rib knit cuffs and hem; 2 snap pockets at the front; and a single pocket inside.
While this jacket is technically vegan, the dangers of PVC plastics are one reason to not partake. Alas, is PVC really cruelty-free if it ends up poisoning a bunch of living things? It is certainly better than the environmental devastation associated with leather production: clearing land, raising, feeding, watering and transporting the cattle, then slaughter and tanning using compounds like chromium.
As for labor, this is from Cheap Monday: (Read their entire code of conduct here. Code of Conduct)
We believe that it is important to take responsibility when it comes to working conditions, from both ethical and social aspects as well as issues regarding production and the environment.
Couldn’t they have made this in tope (see below) or waxed canvas? sigh…
2. DB Clay‘s Version 3 wallets are dope (and tope!) Have you heard of Tope?
“Tope is a synthetic fabric similar (in texture) to a vinyl canvas. However, Tope does not contain certain hazardous chemicals typically found in most vinyl-based products. In particular, Tope contains NO PVC, Tope is made from non-toxic raw materials (it causes no dioxin, heavy metal or phthalate pollution), Tope decomposes when buried, Tope is chlorine chemicals free and Tope is fabricated through a pollutant free process. Additionally, we have engineered a tremendously technical printing process whereby we print high resolution and full photographic images using environmentally friendly inks. To top it off, Tope is also vegan and animal free.”
If you need a custom made, one-of-a-kind, tope “Puzzle Wallet” from db clay click here. They make a great gift, and a great collector’s item:
