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Johnny Weir Fur Costume Make Him Foe Of Friends Of The Animals

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, February 1st, 2010 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Fur.

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Figure skater Johnny Weir was under attack by animal rights group Friends of The Animals for wearing an outfit that contained fox fur during a routine.

The group contacted his costume designer, Stephanie Handler, who added a touch of fox fur on the shoulder of one of his costumes.

“She did what I asked her to,” Weir said. “It wasn’t her choice to make me a costume with fur. At least directly come to me and yell at me. Don’t attack my peeps.”

Weir insists it’s not that he doesn’t care about animals killed for fur. He just thinks there are bigger issues worry about.

“I totally get the dirtiness of the fur industry and how terrible it is to animals. But it’s not something that’s the No. 1 priority in my life,” Weir said in another statement. “There are humans dying everyday. There are thousands if not millions of homeless people in New York City. Look at what just happened in Haiti.”

Weir also pointed out that most figure skaters wear shoes made from leather.

“Every skater is wearing skates made out of cow,” Weir said. “Maybe I’m wearing a cute little fox while everyone else is wearing cow, but we’re all still wearing animals.”

Animal advocate groups were probably hoping for a little more remorse than what Weir showed.

Maybe he and other figure skaters should request some custom made leather-free skates like Heather Mills did on Dancing On Ice.

And stop wearing fur and skate like a real woman like Tai Babilonia does.

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Kim Kardashian–Activists Scared The Fur Off Her

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 in Fur.

Kim Kardashian swore off real fur, but there was a time when her hide wearing ways got her more publicity than she asked for, according to Buddy TV.

“Someone threatened to kill me if they found me wearing fur again. Was it real fur? I think so, yes. They kept writing and saying, ‘Why are you wearing this?’ It was crazy and scary.”

Other frightening experiences for the self professed Armenian Princess include multiple marriage proposals.

“I get a lot of marriage proposals on Twitter, which are weird. I was reading one this morning. I have no idea how many I’ve had.”

Kim’s taken a compassionate route and wears faux fur now.

Bet it comes in handy when trying to hide her identify when spotted by a Twitter  suitor.

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Kim Kardashian Does H & M Faux Fur

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 in Fur, Reality TV.

Kim Kardashian dines out at Katsuya in Hollywood

Kim Kardashian is reportedly making her appearances in faux fur by H & M, according to Nitrolicious.

Hopefully, these rumors are true.

A year ago, Kim ditched her real fur vests after then boyfriend Reggie Bush said it was embarassing to be approached by anti-fur activists.

Then she and Reggie broke up. And got back together. And broke up. And then everyone decided their status wasn’t worth keeping tract of.

Instead of a lifetime and happiness for Kim and Reggie, a more reasonable wish is that Kim keeps playing the role of phony furry.

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Meatless Mouthful–Tim Gunn On Faux Fur

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 in Fashion, Fur, Meatless Mouthful.

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“I’m also not a great fan of faux fur that looks real — I’d much rather have it look fake.”

—-Project Runway fashion mentor Tim Gunn, in an interview with The LA Times.

Sounds like looking through the archives of Fur Real or Fur Fake would be painful for Tim–even when the fur is completely synthetic.

What’s your take on faux fur?

Does knowing the source is synthetic make it easier on the eyes?

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Mario PETA Anti Fur “Ink Not Mink” Ad (Photo)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 in Fur, Male Singers, Videos.

Mario Ink Not Mink Anti Fur PETA Ad

Mario Ink Not Mink Anti Fur PETA Ad

Now, things are getting back to normal.

After an anti-fur ad featuring the ladies covered up, PETA is finally getting back to its roots by featuring R & B singer Mario baring his pecs to encourage the ladies (and anyone else who likes a chiseled bod) to not wear fur.

“I’ve been offered deals to wear fur…I’ve been offered [deals] from different fur companies to wear their fur for tour on stage,” Mario says in the video below.

Thank goodness he chose to take PETA’s offer to promote fur free attire instead!


Find out more about Mario at peta2.com

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PETA Worst Dressed Celebrity Poll To Reveal Furriest Of Them All

Written by Vegetarian Star on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 in Fur.

Catherine Zeta-Jones Wears Fur, And Lots of It!

Winter brings freezing temperatures and a hoard of women rushing to the stores to buy fur to keep warm.

Maybe that’s why PETA chose this time of year to name the Worst Dressed Celebrity, based on that star’s tendency to put on another critter’s hide before leaving home.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elizabeth Hurley and Rihanna are expected to find themselves on the list of nominees that readers will choose online.

The “loser” will be announced in February by vegetarian fashion designer Stella McCartney.

Actress Christina Ricci claims those embarrassing titles work.

“I never meant to hurt nor anger anyone with my insensitivity,” said Ricci after being nominated. “For what it is worth, I have received the message loud and clear and will not be wearing fur in the future. I apologise for my offensive actions.”

Wishing everyone on the list best of luck–in changing their attitudes and hearts.

via The Guardian

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Alexa Chung Brings Faux Fur Back

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, December 24th, 2009 in Fur.

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The Mirror reports that several celebrities are jumping on the faux fur bandwagon and Alexa Chung may be the trendsetter to thank, due to her taking an interest in faux leopard print fur.

Thank goodness Alexa’s into not wearing the hide of animals, even if they are the animals that she hates.

But should vegetarians and even meat eating animal lovers be sporting fake fur?

Respect For Animals representatives insist that wearing faux fur will, “keep alive the idea that wearing fur is acceptable and fashionable, when it is neither”.

Perhaps faux wearing folks should come with a name tag that reads, “I’m a phony.”

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Kate Hudson Goldie Hawn Aspen Colorado–Fur Real Or Fur Fake

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 in Actresses, Fur, Fur Real Or Fur Fake.

Kate Hudson Spends Time With Mom Goldie!

Kate Hudson recently spent the day with dear ol’ mom Goldie Hawn in Aspen, Colorado.

Is this like mother, like daughter, keeping fur in the family?

Goldie looks pretty fake, but Hudson…not so sure.

You would think that after spending the evening at compassionate vegetarian designer Stella McCartney‘s store for New York’s Fashion Night Out, Hudson would have learned a thing or two.

If Kate’s fur coat is real, she’d be locked out from Night Out if Stella had anything to do with it.

What do you think?

Is Kate fur real?

Or is she faking it?

(And will A-Rod ever come back to her?)

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