All Entries Tagged With: "peta"

Fashion Quotables: Gwyneth Paltrow

In attempts to salvage her reputation with PETA for wearing a fur stole in a recent Tod’s campaign, Paltrow had this to say:

“It was a daylong photo shoot on a boat near Capri, and there were all sorts of poses with all kinds of clothes — none with fur. During one set-up, a stylist came up from behind and draped a stole around my shoulder. I didn’t pay much attention to it, and when I noticed it was fur, I assumed it was fake fur, but did not ask, so it’s my fault. I know it’s not a great excuse, but I hope you and your members understand.”

Fake fur? If you’re a multi-millionaire actress, I’m almost positive you know what real fur feels like. And really, you couldn’t feel the plush stole draped around your neck? What, do you have defective nerve endings too? Nice try Paltrow, it’s time to confess to PETA that you could care less about the fox around your neck and care more about the money in the bank.

Thanks NY Mag!

The Shot Heard Round The World

If you remember correctly, PETA threatened the Olsen twins with an anti-fur campaign, featuring the twins decked out in dead animal parts and looking rather drab. Well, the Hairless Halloween turned into the bashed book signing at the Barnes and Noble in Union Square. While the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen contently signed their new book, Influence, PETA supporters protested outside in their Hairy-Kate and Trashley Halloween masks…just a few days early! The next time PETA gathers to protest, I think they should tell their supporters to avoid wearing fake fur (see middle)…it just isn’t getting the anti-fur message across. 

Sorry PETA, you may have started this war, but it looks like you lost your first battle. Fur is fur and fur is fashion. You’ve got other issues to worry about…like the meat purse…

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Pinocchio Armani

PETA activists picketed in front of the Milan Emporio Armani boutique yesterday.

They were armed with signs depicting Giorgio Armani as Pinocchio, protesting that the designer went back on a promise to stop using fur.  In reality, Armani will still be using rabbit fur.

I have no passionate opinion on Armani, and have always disagreed with how PETA goes about communicating their messages and causes.  But that picture’s pretty creepy-funny.  Early Halloween!

Image from Towleroad.

The Real Reason Why Sharon Stone Had Her Child Taken Away!

Well maybe the kid wasn’t taken away, he probably just ran away after his mother threatened to wear these pants again. There are plenty of times when leopard print is acceptable in moderation, but there is not a single positive word I can say about this picture. I’m surprised PETA isn’t on her ass for skinning a cheetah to make those ugly things, and then defacing the whole race of animal by wearing them in public. Besides having vomit pants, she’s wearing the slipper Hugh Hefner died in (he’s still alive? really?), Jessica Simpson’s tard smile, and a hairdo that is fitting of one of those embarrassing celebrity mug shots. Do us all a favor and disappear for a couple years Sharon, that should give you plenty of time to realize what you’ve done, and what happened to all the money you made for doing the movie Antz? Oh right collagen, I hear it’s expensive.

Thanks to Pacific Coast News for the picture.

A Hairless Halloween?

I guess the verbal attacks and public bashings weren’t enough for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen to retire the fur. But forget the comments here and waving fingers there, this time, PETA has declared WWIII with the Olsen twins. “Hairy Kate and Trashly Trollson,” the new crusade against the fur-wearing fashionistas, is PETA’s way of advocating against wearing fur and those in the spotlight who promote it. And what better time of the year to bash the blondes than Halloween? 

Forget the typical witch costume, PETA has something far more scary. The anti-fur campaign portrays the twins as sickly looking corpses, decorated in bloody animal parts. Grab a friend and request your free Hairy Kate and Trashly masks from PETA (before October 12) or, better yet, print them here! Already have a great costume in mind? Worry not, you can always Dress Up the Trollsens at Peta2.com!

But here’s one thing to ponder PETA. What are you going to do when Green Peace calls, complaining that a whole rainforest was destroyed for the making of these paper masks? 

Thanks NY Mag!

You Animal!: Giorgio Armani Vs. PETA

It’s been a WWF smack-down between Italian designer, Girogio Armani, and animal rights organization, PETA, ever since Armani’s Fall 2008 collection hit the runway. According to the New York Post, Armani “promised” PETA that he would not include animal skins or furs in his collection. Needless to say, Mr. Armani broke that promise…and how! 

Not only did models strut the runway decked out in fur-trimmed coats and skirts, they also flaunted full out floral printed fur coats! And to make matters between Armani and PETA worse, the designer got the kids involved. Yes indeed, Armani even designed fur coats for babies! Forget the pea-pod parkas for the baby…now there is mink in store for the little stink! 

Tomorrow night at PETA’s benefit in Italy, model and actress Pamela Anderson will try her persuasive attempts to deter colleagues from wearing Armani during awards season. Sorry folks, but I don’t think Ms. Anderson can compete with Giorgio Armani’s killer (literally?) Fall 2008 collection. 

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