Fur

Flour Power

Ari Solomon | Posted 04.04.2012

Ari Solomon

Since last week, it's been impossible to escape the news of Kim Kardashian's encounter with a mysterious "flour bomber" who doused her during the launch of her new fragrance in Los Angeles.

Duchess Of Cambridge Caught Between PETA & International Fur Trade Federation

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 02.23.2012

Most fur-loving celebrities, such as Rihanna and Kim Kardashian, try to steer clear of PETA whenever they can. But the animal rights group, known f...

Gold Stars for Town Hall Hotel from Artist, Corinne Felgate (VIDEO)

Crane.tv | Posted 04.23.2012

Crane.tv

Corinne Felgate's unusual artwork is permeated by humor and social commentary, realized in the form of sculpture or installation.

Is Roadkill Helping The Economy In Illinois?

AP | By JIM SUHR | Posted 03.09.2012

CASEYVILLE, Ill. -- In six years of trapping, one thing has become apparent to Cody Champ: His pursuit of animal pelts isn't cheap, costing him $100 a...

Kim Kardashian, Janet Jackson Given PETA 'Celebrity Grinch Award'

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 02.27.2012

It's not a Grammy or an Oscar, but Janet Jackson and Kim Kardashian are receiving a special award this year. For the first time, People for the Ethica...

Thanks for Nothing: Fur Coats Becoming "Gifts" You Can't Wear Anywhere

Martha Rosenberg | Posted 02.26.2012

Martha Rosenberg

Like Hollywood, set to ban the sale of fur in 2012, Chicago is no longer a fur capital.

Why I Don't Wear Fur

Cornelia Guest | Posted 02.05.2012

Cornelia Guest

Like all children, I wore what my parents gave me. Unlike most children, my mother was a fashion icon, so I wore lots of high-end clothes and even got to meet and get fashion tips from famous designers.

Vet Actor Banderas Drapes On The Skin I Live In

Brad Balfour | Posted 01.23.2012

Brad Balfour

While his animated version in Puss in Boots holds broader appeal, the more perverse skin Antonio Banderas wears in The Skin I Live In is drawing a very different kind of audience. Both, however, are equally passionate about leather, knives and fur. 

Why So Much Fur?

Posted 01.08.2012

In this BauerGriffin photo, we noticed Jessica Biel toting a skinned polar bear around in Los Angeles. Ok, not really, but the coat she was carrying w...

Why I Wear Fur Without Fear

Stephanie Green | Posted 12.20.2011

Stephanie Green

Wearing fur may not be politically correct, but being comfortable with one's self is the definition of chic. I'd rather be chic.

Why (Fake) Uggs Are Ugg-lier Than Ever

The Huffington Post | Marielle Bingham | Posted 12.04.2011

Shocking video has surfaced which shows raccoon dogs being skinned for the purpose of making fake Ugg boots. The disturbing footage, reported by Th...

PHOTOS: Anti-Fur Fashion Show Winners Prove 'Compassion Is In Fashion'

Posted 10.16.2011

Born Free USA announced this month the winners of its third annual “fffashion” competition. The fur-free fashion show highlighted the works of eme...

Helen Yarmak: Rock And Royal at the Crown Penthouse Terrace

Anisha Lakhani | Posted 05.25.2011

Anisha Lakhani

Luxuries are the well-earned fruits of her dedication and keen eye for precision. She's the woman fellow Russian Ayn Rand idealized in her novels.

Pinnacle: Cruelty-Free Fashion Insiders Reinvent an Icon, Lampoon Wintour (PHOTOS)

Andy Stepanian | Posted 05.25.2011

Andy Stepanian

Animal fur has come to represent arrogant indifference and frivolous cruelty. Designers who resist this risk being seen as out-of-step and ignorant of a well-documented reality.

PHOTOS: Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds.

PHOTOS: Weekly Roundup Of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of their uniqueness, contemporary feel or highly collectible nature.

Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds.

Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

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Eco Etiquette: Can Fur Be Green?

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

Jennifer Grayson

I'm not saying it's OK to wear fur, but don't give people the stink-eye for wearing fur if you're still eating factory-farmed meat. Or driving a car with leather seats. Or wearing Uggs.

Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds. This week's finds include pieces by Gucci, Christian Dior and Lanvin.

When Fashion Meets Compassion. Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart.

Ari Solomon | Posted 05.25.2011

Ari Solomon

At a dinner party recently I was introduced to Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, the founder of Vaute Couture. Vaute Couture, a play on "haute couture", the V is...

Truth In Fur Labeling Act Passes Senate

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Markarian

With two new policies on the books, we will take major steps forward in stopping the torture of animals for sexual snuff films and in stopping the widespread deception in the fur fashion industry.

Wolves in Danger: Speak Out Today

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, a bill to protect consumers and animals by requiring all garments containing animal fur to be accurately labeled by species and country of origin.

PHOTOS: Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

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Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Kincaid

No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds.