Thieves & Joaquin Phoenix

The Spring 2010 Jackets from Thieves just became available on the online boutique. These classic styles are slim, modern, and have an eco edge.

Classic trench coat with removable collar. Organic Cotton Twill, Made in Canada $717

Motor Jacket with shoulder and elbow patch detail. Organic Cotton Twill. Made in Canada $480

Joaquin Phoenix’s new video expose reveals the truth about exotic skins used in fashion. This is a truly eye-opening expose, so please pass it along to anyone you know who may have illusions about how their crocodile bag or snake-skin wallet were made.

Woll-less Waistcoats, Easy Sneaks & Flexitarians

Sometimes it can be tough avoiding the the wool industry when looking for a decent waistcoat. Here’s a couple wool-free options by Topman. And if you think wool is just a haircut, check out our pal Gary Smith’s article Pulling the Wool over our Eyes at Elephant Journal.

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Grey suit waistcoatBlack Striped WaiscoatGreen tartan waistcoat

Overstock.com announced that it will no longer sell products made from exotic skins. According to company officials, the Salt Lake City-based online retailer “has removed from its site all apparel and accessory products which feature exotic animal skins, including snake, alligator, crocodile, lizard, ostrich, stingray, eel, shark or kangaroo and will no longer sell such products.” Thanks to PETA for cluing them in.

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These sneaks are made of 100% organic cotton. Spring is just around the (very long, cold) corner!

White Organic TrainersBlue Organic Cotton Trainers

The world’s largest food service company, Compass Group, launched it’s Flexitarian initiative, which is aimed at expanding the variety and supply of meat-free options for its customers—promoting healthier, more sustainable and more humane eating.A “flexitarian” is someone who actively integrates meatless meals into his or her diet when possible but isn’t a full-time vegetarian.

Pink & Ricky Gervais Star in Incredible PETA ad

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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