Vegetarian Star

Girls are made from sugar and spice and everything nice, but what about vegan boots? How about potatoes and mashed cauliflower?

At least that’s what celebrity stylist Rachael Zoe’s assistant Brad said at a recent Stella McCartney fashion show the two were attending.

Fashionista landed at Stella’s Fall/Winter show and overheard lots of juicy info, including the fact that Rachael Zoe’s assistant needs to take lessons in vegan materials.

“What you don’t have is the only thing that kept the clothes from looking ten years older than Stella’s usually do – the full leg faux-leather boots. They had me gasping for air, prompted Rachel Zoe’s assistant Brad to say, “Bet they’re made from potatoes and mashed up cauliflower,” and will be every vegan’s dream answer to next season’s number one trend.”

But really, what are vegan boots made of?

Some leather-like boots are  made from PVC, which isn’t very kind to the environment, as it contains chlorine, which produces a chemical called dioxin during the manufacturing process that’s been linked to ailments, like asthma. To get around this, the best ethical designers use PU, or Polyurethane, a gentler synthetic.

There’s also polyester, which can be used in satin-looking materials.

The methods for producing vegan shoes are far less harmful to the planet than producing leather, which can’t degrade easily after being tanned. Plus, there’s all the land used to feed the livestock that could used for better purposes, like, plant crops. 

So there  you have it. A brief lesson on the origins of a vegan shoe. Yes, it would be nice if they were made of potatoes and cauliflower. Then all the toenail biters would have something to snack on.

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Stella McCartney recently showcased her fall/winter ready-wear collection, which of course, consisted of animal-friendly  materials.

Stella’s commitment to cruelty-free wear has earned her the respect of another fellow vegetarian, singer Pink.

“She proves that you can be wildly successful and creative and still have moral values,” Pink told reporters at a post show event organized by PETA.

Such an example of the clothing that allowed Stella to retain her values were stiletto boot-cum-leggings which resembled real leather.

Guest attending the fashion show included Stella’s father, Paul McCartney, Salma Hayek, and rapper Kanye West and his girlfriend Amber Rose.

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Todd Oldham, vegetarian and cruelty-free designer, has become quite successful over the years, from offering his fashions to large chain stores like Target and La-Z-Boy to hosting Bravo’s Top Design to serving as creative director for Old Navy.

Through it all, he’s managed to stay true to his values. A vegetarian since the 80s, the 48-year old was recently asked by the Vegetarian Times:

How do you manage to thrive as a cruelty-free designer in an industry that’s anything but?:

“I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve lost opportunities because of my position, but I’ve always been able to feel comfortable [with what I’m doing], and that’s worth everything. [Today] there are vibrant people in the industry, like Stella McCartney and Marc Bouwer, who design beautiful things that do not harm animals.”

So true, Todd. So true. 

And when Leona Lewis gets her collection going, we’ll have one more designer that’s cruelty-free, and hopefully (fingers crossed) affordable as well.

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Update 2/28/09: We are so sad to learn that Bar is NOT a vegetarian. Although a few sources said she was, as of now, we learn she admits to eating a cheeseburger and fries once a week. Boo! 

The rumored vegetarian model and girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli, was spotted shopping with her man Leo at Whole Foods.

The two packed the groceries on the back of Leo’s motorcycle.

If case you’ve forgotten (but don’t see how you could have), Bar is the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit hottie.

Many of our favorite veg celebs have been spotted at Whole Foods (possibly picking up organic vegetables from China), including Milo Ventimiglia, Stella McCartney, and Anne Hathaway.

Erykah Badu joked it was so expensive to shop there, you had to have a record deal to do so. With the amount of money Bar rakes in from showing off her bod, it’s safe to assume recording artists and models can afford to shop there. 

You can view pic of Bar and Leo with their groceries at Popsugar.

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The Linda McCartney food range has recently revamped it’s packaging.

Besides the new slogan, “Food to Come Home To,” the new package features photographs of Linda and a history of the brand.

“We did a lot of research and found that a large proportion of the vegetarian market are under 25, and wouldn’t necessarily know who Linda McCartney was,” said Julian Roberts, director for Irving Designs, the company which worked with the McCartney family, including Paul, Stella, and Mary.

That’s a good point. Unless you’re an old soul who happens to be a Beatles fan or you grew up with parents who were never cured of Beatlemania, you might not know the story of the lovely Linda, late wife of Paul McCartney.

Behind every good man is a good woman, and it was Linda who introduced vegetarianism to Paul in the 70s. She wrote several vegetarian cookbooks, including Linda McCartney’s Home Cooking: Quick, Easy, and Economical Vegetarian Dishes For Today.

In 1991 she created the Linda McCartney Frozen Foods Line.

In addition to being outspoken about her diet, she was an animal activist and PETA created an award in her name after her death in 1998.

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When the McCartneys get together for a family event, they often enjoy the vegetable roast as a meal.

Now, after several months of reinventing the brand, the Linda McCartney food line, named after Paul’s late wife, is giving other families a chance to come home and enjoy quick, meatless meals at the dinner table.

“Food to Come Home To,” is the new slogan for the food line, which is complete with new packaging and labeling by Irving Designs, with help from the McCartney family, including photographer Mary.

Some aspects of the package remain the same, such as the heart motif, personally drawn by Linda. Of course, the delicious food inside the package hasn’t changed either.

“The previous packaging was not communicating the benefits of the product or the guideline daily amounts, and had no communications on the front edge of the pack,” Irving creative director and founder Julian Roberts said.

Besides a new look, the food line has also added three new meals: Thai green curry, Balti curry and Moroccan tagine.

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Fashion Obsession:
Anything by Stella McCartney. I’m madly in love with her days of the week knickers.

Currently Craving:
Vegan pancakes from Real Food Daily in L.A., with soy butter and syrup.

—actress Ginnifer Goodwin, on her most recent obsessions, shared with InStyle Magazine. The He’s Just Not That Into You and Big Love actress told late night talk show host Conan O’Brien that being a vegan was like a “party in her body” everyday.

Good to know she’s wearing Stella McCartney’s cruelty-free clothing as well. Besides Real Food Daily, she has been known to pick up veg grub at Vegan Glory. 

Source: Famous Veggie

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Ethical fashion designer and daughter of ex Beatle Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney, recently opened one of her clothing boutiques in Paris, France.

She shared the evening with dad Paul and his girlfriend, some say fiancee Nancy Shevell.

Being the vegetarian family they are, the McCartneys and Nancy had a gourmet veg dinner at Le Grand Vefour which included artichoke crème brulee.

Shevell is probably learning to love all the veg food she can if she’s going to wed Paul soon. She’s already been reported to have quit eating meat to please Paul earlier in their relationship.

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