The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man » vegan brogue http://www.thediscerningbrute.com fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:51:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 NOHARM’s Brougues Come Out & Elephants http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/09/19/noharms-brougues-come-out-elephants/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/09/19/noharms-brougues-come-out-elephants/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:00:35 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=5217 NOHARM’s Brougues Come Out & Elephants
• NOHARM's elusive wingtips and brogues are finally available in several styles and colors. These are some of the finest quality men's shoes out there, fairly handmade in Italian factories using eco-friendly and sustainably leather-free materials. • In Defense of Animal's continual work on behalf of elephants is crucial. Forced to perform tricks and give [...]]]> NOHARM’s Brougues Come Out & Elephants
• NOHARM's elusive wingtips and brogues are finally available in several styles and colors. These are some of the finest quality men's shoes out there, fairly handmade in Italian factories using eco-friendly and sustainably leather-free materials. NOHARM Brown Wing Lace-up Vegan Shoes NOHR1965NOHARM Black Wing Lace-up Vegan Shoes NOHR1964NOHARM Traditional Black Brogue Vegan Shoes NOHR1962NOHARM Traditional Brown Brogue Vegan Shoes NOHR1963 NOHARM Brown Brogue Vegan Boots NOHR1969NOHARM Black Brogue Vegan Boots NOHR1966 • In Defense of Animal's continual work on behalf of elephants is crucial. Forced to perform tricks and give rides to children while sick with Tuberculosis, a Massachusets elephant who was named Dondi, died recently. Her autopsy revealed the illness, and the scary truth that TB is transmissible from elephant to human. Please click this link to send an e-mail to Southwick's Zoo President Justine Brewer, urging the zoo to end the use of elephants for rides, performances and display. Find out more ways to help elephants here. Elephant Dondi]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2010/09/19/noharms-brougues-come-out-elephants/feed/ 1 JUNE CONTEST! Win a pair of Bourgeois Bohéme brogues! (US size 10) http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/01/june-contest-bourgeois-boheme/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/01/june-contest-bourgeois-boheme/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:27:29 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.com/?p=1628 JUNE CONTEST! Win a pair of Bourgeois Bohéme brogues! (US size 10)
Win a pair of Bourgeois Bohéme brogues! (US size 10) Bourgeois Boheme makes amazing, vegan shoes and boots for men and women. These Simpatias have been featured on the blog before, and I am sure someone who is a size 10 will have some happy, handsome feet! These are some of my favorites! You can [...]]]> JUNE CONTEST! Win a pair of Bourgeois Bohéme brogues! (US size 10)
http://www.bboheme.com/images/SIMPATIA%20BROWN%20220.jpg Win a pair of Bourgeois Bohéme brogues! (US size 10) Bourgeois Boheme makes amazing, vegan shoes and boots for men and women. These Simpatias have been featured on the blog before, and I am sure someone who is a size 10 will have some happy, handsome feet! These are some of my favorites! http://www.bboheme.com/images/SIMPATHIABROWN900X675.jpg

You can win these Bourgeois Bohéme $125 shoes in a few simple steps:

  1. Write a "letter to the editor" of any major fashion magazine you choose: Vogue, GQ, Elle, Cosmo, etc... explaining why leather is disgusting, toxic, unethical and outdated! Here are some facts & tips to help you write! Remember: the goal is to enlighten, not incite! Be respectful, and do not make threats.
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* DISCLAIMER: The Discerning Brute takes no responsibility for the content of any letter written in association with this contest.]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/06/01/june-contest-bourgeois-boheme/feed/ 0 Brogue Basics http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/12/02/brogue-basics/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/12/02/brogue-basics/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:56:43 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/?p=719 Brogue Basics
These Portuguese-made, eco-friendly, vegan microsuede "Simpatia" wingtip shoes from BoBo are my new obsession. Great with a tux or just a pair of skinny jeans - wingtips, otherwise know as the brogue, are a boys best friend. Wanna know why we steer clear of leather at The Discerning Brute, Click Here, and don't have a [...]]]> Brogue Basics
http://www.bboheme.com/images/SIMPATHIABLACK.jpg These Portuguese-made, eco-friendly, vegan microsuede "Simpatia" wingtip shoes from BoBo are my new obsession. Great with a tux or just a pair of skinny jeans - wingtips, otherwise know as the brogue, are a boys best friend. Wanna know why we steer clear of leather at The Discerning Brute, Click Here, and don't have a cow! Check out all the other vegan wingtips & brogue shoes: Mens Brogues (Black) - click to enlarge http://www.bboheme.com/images/SIMPATHIABROWN.jpgLiam Shoe (Brown) - click to enlarge Brogue (Tan) - click to enlarge Jacob ASOS Canvas Brogue Plimsoll Tom Tom Brownernest3ASOS Canvas Brogue Plimsolls Close this window]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/12/02/brogue-basics/feed/ 7