Anti-fur campaign making strides in fashion industry
“Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel is the newest in the large line of celebrities who have posed for PETA’s “I’d Rather Go Naked” ad campaign promoting anti-fur. Actress Eva Mendes, reality stars Khloe Kardashian and Audrina Patridge and porn-star/actress Jenna Jameson have all posed for PETA ads, proving that anti-fur advocates range in all personalities and professions.
Recently, faux fur has gained immense popularity in the fashion industry, after many decades when fur and leather were considered extremely chic and high-class. Even celebrity designers and boutiques are jumping on the faux fur bandwagon, including outspoken advocates Betsey Johnson, Stella McCartney and Todd Oldham, all who tolerate absolutely no aminal cruelty in their lines. Read more
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