The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man » vegetarian shoe 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 All About the Benjamin, Faux Faux Fur & Edible Furious Vulvas http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/11/04/all-about-the-benjamin-faux-faux-fur-edible-furious-vulvas/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/11/04/all-about-the-benjamin-faux-faux-fur-edible-furious-vulvas/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:05 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=2562 All About the Benjamin, Faux Faux Fur & Edible Furious Vulvas
The "Banjamin" from NOVACAS is making us drool. We love the direction in which NOVACAS has been going, first with their sleek Leo boot, and now with this smart cap-toe ankle boot. Keep 'em coming, NOVACAS! Our pal Pierre, from the HSUS recently exposed on the news how real dog fur is being sold as [...]]]> All About the Benjamin, Faux Faux Fur & Edible Furious Vulvas
The "Banjamin" from NOVACAS is making us drool. We love the direction in which NOVACAS has been going, first with their sleek Leo boot, and now with this smart cap-toe ankle boot. Keep 'em coming, NOVACAS! BenjaminNOVACAS Our pal Pierre, from the HSUS recently exposed on the news how real dog fur is being sold as faux. I have little patience as it is for idiots who think fur is fabulous, and this just adds fuel to the fire! Grrrr! FauxOrDog When was the last time you ate a delicious Furious Vulva? Blustocking Bobons by Lagusta's Luscious features these bittersweet chocolate vulva with pink peppercorns and Hawaiian pink sea salt, among other vegan chocolate creations like PB Cups and truffles! Check them out and get your chocolate fix while supporting organic, fair-trade, fresh and local ingredients! Placeholder photo.Photo of peanut butter cups.Box of eight nutty-flavored truffles. ]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2009/11/04/all-about-the-benjamin-faux-faux-fur-edible-furious-vulvas/feed/ 1 Bourgeois Boheme Shoes http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/02/13/bourgeois-boheme-shoes/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/02/13/bourgeois-boheme-shoes/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:57:13 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/?p=47 Bourgeois Boheme Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme, one of the UK’s most popular online fashion boutiques, has launched its very own range of vegan footwear for men. “Footwear for the ethically conscious” appears on the sole of each shoe. “We saw there was a gap in the market for footwear that is not only animal-friendly but also stylish and affordable. [...]]]> Bourgeois Boheme Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme, one of the UK’s most popular online fashion boutiques, has launched its very own range of vegan footwear for men. “Footwear for the ethically conscious” appears on the sole of each shoe. “We saw there was a gap in the market for footwear that is not only animal-friendly but also stylish and affordable. It’s something we’ve looked for without success for years, so we finally made our own.” - Alicia Lai, founder
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The shoes are handmade and ethically produced in Portugal and India, and are made of microfibre, the highest quality and most eco-friendly leather alternative. They are 100% animal-friendly and even the glue being used is water-based.Simpathia The London based company is catering to the continually growing movement of people who demand accountability from those they do business with. You can have peace-of-mind knowing exactly how their shoes have been made from design to finished product. Espiritual ‘Full of Spirit’ is a range of men’s shoes handcrafted in Portugal. The collection presents eight shoe styles which include the dressy patent Liberto meaning ‘Free’; ‘Simpatia ‘Kindness’, ultra-luxurious and chocolaty, suedette brogues; faux crocodile shoes called Compassivo ‘Compassionate’; and Vida or ‘Life’, comfortable yet elegant slip-ons. PensadorThe range is a rare find in the ethical shopper’s world where organic and ethical often means either high-priced or low-style. Bourgeois Boheme has produced a range of smart shoes that ticks all the animal-friendly, ethical and style boxes and yet is still affordable to the general market. If you are not familiar with the leather industry, click here and get educated! Leather production is an ecological disaster, an ethical blight, and is not always a by-product of beef. In India, where cows are considered sacred, they are led outside the boarders of the country under horrendous conditions to be slaughtered specifically for their skins. "Vegetarians who might consider wearing leather, because it is only a by-product, should consider that leather is the most economically valuable by-product of the meatpacking industry . The sale of leather goods bolsters the economic success of slaughterhouses and dairy farms." - Karen Dawn, Thanking the Monkey In addition to shoes, Bourgeois Boheme also carry a nice selection of bags and other accessories. Check them out!
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]]> http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/02/13/bourgeois-boheme-shoes/feed/ 1 The Semiotics of OSPOP http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/01/24/the-semiotics-of-ospop/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2008/01/24/the-semiotics-of-ospop/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:09:24 +0000 TheDiscerningBrute http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/the-semiotics-of-ospop/ The Semiotics of OSPOP
One Small Point of Pride. As a counterpoint to Veblen's 'Theory of the Leisure Class' in which fashion functions to allow the wealthy to stand out as icons of leisure due to their mobility-limiting and extravagant attire - which both prevent them from doing manual labor and require the help of servants to both put [...]]]> The Semiotics of OSPOP
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One Small Point of Pride.
As a counterpoint to Veblen's 'Theory of the Leisure Class' in which fashion functions to allow the wealthy to stand out as icons of leisure due to their mobility-limiting and extravagant attire - which both prevent them from doing manual labor and require the help of servants to both put on the garb and maintain the garments integrity, OSPOP's iconography invokes working-class pride. It also directly helps the shoemakers of Wen County. In 2007, OSPOP created an education fund in Wen County - a rural wheat harvesting and coal mining community in the Henan Province of central China also known for producing rubber-soled canvas trainers for over 50 years. The fund was established to provide those qualified high-school seniors who cannot afford to attend university studies with financial assistance. pinewheat greenpine2 The shoemakers of Wen County joined forces with the creators of OSPOP, who traveled to Wen County's Tienlang (Skywolf) Shoes Factory. Together, they improved the design and comfortability of the shoes, and made them available to the global market. Now you can own a pair of these vegan, socially responsible sneaks. Purchasing info at OSPOP.com worker shoes
DB's Etiquette Recommendation: Just because it was made in China does not mean it's a sweatshop. By taking responsibility for our purchases (in knowing who, what, where, how and why products are made) we can put our money to good use - and get a nice functional product out of it. We have the internet - so do your homework before you buy something - and take full responsibility for what you put your money into when you do.
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