Stella McCartney let’s us know she thinks we’re heartless. Wouldn’t be the first time. Won’t be the last…

Love the fur shawl! The shoot is pretty simple and low key. Definitely dig it!

We’ve got to hand it to them, Zara certainly did their trend-following homework for their Fall 2009 collection! From 80’s Balmain-esque blazers, to fur vests and dolman sleeves to harem pants, Zara has an array of pieces that stand out from other mass produced retail stores. What I really love about this collection is the basic appeal that allows you to still look trendy and fashionable whether you decide to accessorize and layer or keep it clean and simple! Oh, and the windblown, Megan Fox hairdo worn by the Zara look-book model is HOT.

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Zara Fall 2009 Collection

Thanks Racked!

Sorry PETA, you’re going to have to suck it up, because fur is on the trend list for Fall 2009! Okay, so the fur might not get as intense as floor-length fur coats, but it’s the touches of fur that are big next season. I know it’s getting increasingly warmer, but keep your eyes peeled for fur gloves, muffs, scarves, hats, vests, shrugs, gauntlets, collars and wraps! I love how just a touch of fur can make a simple outfit look like a million bucks. While fur can be pricy, don’t be opposed to digging through consignment shops and thrift stores. Sure, the pieces might need some cleaning and alterations, but it’ll cost you far less than splurging on designer furs! 

GALLERY: TRENDSPARK: Touches Of Fur

Thanks Elle!

“Wear Fur and I’ll Eat Your Fucking Head Off!!!!”

PETA just hired strippers from Rick’s Cabaret to represent their anti-fur campaign. Apparently, they know a thing or two about keeping themselves “fur-free”. That was pubic hair joke if you didn’t get it.

LINKAGE: PETA Hires Strippers for New Anti-Fur Ad Campaign

Jason Wu’s not going to show fur in his fall ready-to-wear collection. Good for PETA, bad for fur lovers.

Donna Karen, the Bunny Butcher of Forest Hills, has decided to go fur-free for all future collections. Don’t you know this is how it starts Donna?!? You give them this and next their pushing for same sex dolphin marriages and days off for Martin Lemur King Day.

Oh, my arms. It’s a genetic disorder called Muppet Paw Syndrome. My mother had a wild time freebasing in the 70’s and dated a black bear for a few months. I was there love child. sniff-sniff Do you smell salmon?

You’ve got to love the casual mixing of fur, swimwear and high heels, eh? Maryna gives us all three in this spread for Numero Magazine, enjoy.

Karl justifies the fur industry by stating the necessity of

“killing those beasts who would kill us if they could.”

Not sure which ‘beasts’ Karl is referring to, cuz I’m pretty sure that raccoons and chinchillas are not life threatening animals…

Also, he tackles the issur of ‘zillions of fat’ people, justifing the ‘tons of size zero models.’

-Interview from the Telegraph

What do an ex daytime television diva and a woman that used to make expensive dirtiez to Donald Trumps crotch have in common? Both of them enjoy the fuzzy dead carcasses of woodland creatures. I personally think Ivana’s coat is made out of excess comb over sheddings from The Donald. She’s a very resourceful woman. I don’t know where Star got hers from but I’m sure she strangled and skinned the poor little defenseless rats all on her own-some cuz she’s a strong black woman. Don’t mess with Star-uh cuz you’se hoes might be next!

Don’t get me wrong, I hate PETA too…….I want them dead, I paid the people to destroy them but they haven’t finished the job, darn indecisive mormon terrorists! Heavy full on fur coats, however, ain’t cute so the 80’s IS pressing charges cuz they want their merchandise back. Fur is after all murder – FABULOUS MURDER *evil*! I know I personally want a fur coat made out of Brandy and Beyonce lace front wig weavins………….that’s only if anyone was wondering what to get me for ChrismaKwanzNukkah!

-Z’maji of HauteBlogXOXO

This does not equal one of these!!!

PETA has gone overboard again, this time requesting that the traditional bearskin hats worn by guards at Buckingham Palace be changed to fake fur. According to a spokesperson, “Most people think it’s fake fur and when they find out it’s real and it takes one bear to make a hat, they are appalled,” says Robbie LeBlanc, PeTA’s director for Europe.

Okay, it does not take an entire bear to make one hat, this is a ridiculous statement…not that I am for skinning bears and using them for hats. So they had to go and find big name designers to create faux fur hats to switch out for the old ones (which I’m sure will sell for tons of money), and of course, who do they pick, Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood.

As much as I love the idea of these two working side by side (and NOT on this project), not quite sure why this is such a big deal, after all, they are just hats (made according to tradition), right?

Thanks Vogue UK

In Jan 2008, Giambattista Valli signed a five-year licensing deal with Ciwifurs, Marni’s parent, to produce and distribute the fur line. Valli introduced 50 looks for pre-fall, treating fur like fabric in terms of construction, shapes, weights and sartorial detail. “The market is very receptive and open to fur these days, especially when it’s treated in a new and modern way,” said Valli, who garnered a significant fur experience during his five-year stay at Fendi. “And Ciwifurs is the best when it comes to high-end furs because it has great artisans and pattern-cutters and they’re open to experimenting.”
European designers are re-imagining fur (read my previous article on fur here), using it for looks with a strong presence that range from a mink dress to a raccoon jacket trimmed with ostrich.