References:
Ten Fast Facts About
Fur. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=452
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Born Free USA here states some fast facts about the farming of genuine fur that I have covered. Concluding this critical discussion I have identified my
thoughts and opinion toward the matter, with reference to relevant articles and
organizations. In today’s society people are aware of fur and the increasing
issue that surrounds it, whether it be the exploitation of animals, demand from
fashion houses, and environmental factors that are forever growing. I believe
that genuine fur should not be an option for designers to use at their
disposal, as I doubt they realize the harmful effect it has on animals and
people who believe in animal rights. There are so many other resources we can
use today, as technology gives the option to create almost anything. Society
needs to put more emphasis on faux fur being fashion forward, than genuine fur.
References:
References:
Fur is back on the runways in full force and has been for some years now. I personally think that if many top designers felt the same way as I do then this wouldn't be such a controversial issue. The fact that fur is portrayed as glamourous and a garment of wealth makes it appealing to customers out there. Designers such as Donna Karen, got labeled the "bunny butcher" by activist after to her constant use of rabbit fur throughout her collections. This article from The Independent highlights the designers that are both for and against the use of genuine fur.
Celebrity support of this issue I think is really important, celebrities are looked up to as somewhat idols so they have great influence on what the public feels is cool or trendy. Paul McCartney, the former Beatle has vowed not to perform in China after being exposed to the abuse they inflicted on dogs and cats in order to kill them for their fur. His daughter, Stella McCartney is a top international designer that feels the same way about this issue as I do. I think that Stella with the support of her Father are taking a step in the right direction and also doing so in the public eye..fingers crossed some other designers will follow in Stella's footsteps.
Models are also fueling the problem, the public so desire to be as beautiful as them and as well dressed as them, when at the end of the day they are really just a blank canvas dressed in designer clothes to sell them. I understand that models don't exactly have a choice in what they are dressed in by designers but at the end of the day it does reflect back to them. Would you want to be known by as the girl who walked down the runway draped in an animal corpse with the head and paws still attached? I didn't think so. I certainly wouldn't. Julie Burchill, author of the article Fashions Love Affair With Fur, highlights some of these issues that I have talked about and looks at how the wearing of genuine fur is viewed in the public eye. The Guardian here highlights how the public and animals welfare activists are fighting back to try and influence people to stop wearing fur. Their protesting and drive to stop this issue gets heard by the public, yes it may be a little controversial their protesting but I defiantly think its far less controversial then the brutal killing and fur farming of innocent animals.
References:
Celebrity support of this issue I think is really important, celebrities are looked up to as somewhat idols so they have great influence on what the public feels is cool or trendy. Paul McCartney, the former Beatle has vowed not to perform in China after being exposed to the abuse they inflicted on dogs and cats in order to kill them for their fur. His daughter, Stella McCartney is a top international designer that feels the same way about this issue as I do. I think that Stella with the support of her Father are taking a step in the right direction and also doing so in the public eye..fingers crossed some other designers will follow in Stella's footsteps.
Models are also fueling the problem, the public so desire to be as beautiful as them and as well dressed as them, when at the end of the day they are really just a blank canvas dressed in designer clothes to sell them. I understand that models don't exactly have a choice in what they are dressed in by designers but at the end of the day it does reflect back to them. Would you want to be known by as the girl who walked down the runway draped in an animal corpse with the head and paws still attached? I didn't think so. I certainly wouldn't. Julie Burchill, author of the article Fashions Love Affair With Fur, highlights some of these issues that I have talked about and looks at how the wearing of genuine fur is viewed in the public eye. The Guardian here highlights how the public and animals welfare activists are fighting back to try and influence people to stop wearing fur. Their protesting and drive to stop this issue gets heard by the public, yes it may be a little controversial their protesting but I defiantly think its far less controversial then the brutal killing and fur farming of innocent animals.
References:
Owen, J. Jewsbury, M. (2009) Fur Flies: Top Designers Lead Fightback. Retrieved April 14, 2013
from http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/fur-flies-top-designers-lead-fightback-1299679.html
Addison, A. Smith, D. (2005) McCartney’s Solo Boycott Of China. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2005/nov/27/arts.animalwelfare?INTCMP=SRCH
Burchill, J. (2000) Fashions
Love Affair With Fur. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2000/feb/19/weekend.julieburchill?INTCMP=SRCH
Day, E. (2009) Would
You Rather Go Naked? Not Any Longer. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/nov/22/fur-rather-go-naked?INTCMP=SRCH
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Fur: Mean. Not "Green"
Would abolishing the use of fur all together support our eco-friendly clean green image? The answer is yes but sadly this isn't something that will happen any time soon. When it comes to using genuine fur vs. creating synthetic fur there are many different beliefs up in the air when it comes to the effects on the environment. Some groups that seem to be for the use of genuine fur argue that using genuine fur is the green option, they believe that the production of synthetic fur is far more damaging to the environment. I understand that creating faux fur is harmful to the environment as harmful chemicals and oils are used to make the synthetic alternative but genuine fur is treated with many more chemicals throughout the process of preserving the skin to then be manufactured into a wearable item. What genuine fur farmers/manufacturers are doing is far more harmful when it comes to chemical admissions into the environment, oh and did I mention that they brutally murder the innocent animals and very rarely wait for them to die from natural causes.
Choose Cruelty Free is an independent non profit organization which actively promotes a cruelty free lifestyle and encourages manufactures to adopt a cruelty free ethic. I hold the same views and beliefs as CCF and think that they are doing a wonderful job encouraging people to support this cruelty free lifestyle. If only everyone in the world felt this way..
There are different associations that are trying to portray fur in a "green" way. Kopenhagen Fur is one of the companies that have taken the issue and have tried to set a good example. They are a company that claim to humanly treat animals, with good nutrition, regular vet checks, appropriate housing and so fourth, which is believe is a step up from the ill treatment most animals suffer from but I still don't agree thats it is acceptable. I am aware that fur is a huge part of the fashion industry and is a high grossing winter item but I feel like it should be dropped from the runways alltogther. Another organization, Fur Is Green supports that the use of animal fur to make a luxury product can be ethical as they are stopping over population and spread of disease, I think these are pathetic excuses for the animal cruelty that they are undertaking.
References:
Choose Cruelty Free is an independent non profit organization which actively promotes a cruelty free lifestyle and encourages manufactures to adopt a cruelty free ethic. I hold the same views and beliefs as CCF and think that they are doing a wonderful job encouraging people to support this cruelty free lifestyle. If only everyone in the world felt this way..
There are different associations that are trying to portray fur in a "green" way. Kopenhagen Fur is one of the companies that have taken the issue and have tried to set a good example. They are a company that claim to humanly treat animals, with good nutrition, regular vet checks, appropriate housing and so fourth, which is believe is a step up from the ill treatment most animals suffer from but I still don't agree thats it is acceptable. I am aware that fur is a huge part of the fashion industry and is a high grossing winter item but I feel like it should be dropped from the runways alltogther. Another organization, Fur Is Green supports that the use of animal fur to make a luxury product can be ethical as they are stopping over population and spread of disease, I think these are pathetic excuses for the animal cruelty that they are undertaking.
References:
Fur – The Ugly Face Of
Fashion. Retrieved April 14, 2013, from http://www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au/lifestyle/fur-animals-for-fashion
Animal Welfare In
Danish Mink Farming. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.kopenhagenfur.com/responsibility/animal-welfare
Hot Topics. Retrieved
April 14, 2013 from http://www.furisgreen.com/fur_ethical_luxury.aspx
Monday, 15 April 2013
PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
PETA is an animal welfare organisation that supports the well treatment of animals and defends the abuse and exploitation they experience. PETA uses for one of its most recognised campaigns "I'd rather go naked than wear fur." PETA has had immense support from both celebrities and supermodels posing naked in the campaign, which is a serious agreement and statement to stand by as it speaks loudly to the public about the issue. Though not all of the participants of this campaign have stayed true to their word. In a line up of five of the worlds most successful and recognised supermodels, only one being Christy Turlington has stay true to her word and has never been seen wearing a fur product. The other four have either worn it on their own accord, or promoted it for a fashion house. I understand that models do not have a choice as to what they are dressed in for fashion shows, however they could refute to wear it if they were passionate about sub staining their image with PETA, or release a statement apologising for this action. Would you bare some skin for PETA in your own "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign in support of stopping animal abuse? I would. PETA gives its supporters the opportunity to feature on their website.
The "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign started in the early 90's but hasn't been the only headline grabbing campaign they have carried out. PETA believes that animals have the same rights as humans. I stand behind this 100%, I feel the ill treatment of animals to create "fur fashion" is completely immoral and inhumane. There is no doubt that PETA activists know how to be heard. Some other tactics of theirs include placing naked caged woman in city centers, they have stormed the offices of French Vogue wearing leg traps around their feet and have thrown buckets of money soaked in fake blood on audiences at the International Fur Fair.
Yes this may been seen as over the top behavior by many people. But I say good on them for being controversial and making a stand. Its obviously working with the amount of publicity and support they receive. These PETA activists and supporters are taking steps in the right direction to stop animal abuse. Should animals really go through all of the pain and abuse they do just so you have a genuine fur jacket to wear this winter? I think not!
References:
The "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign started in the early 90's but hasn't been the only headline grabbing campaign they have carried out. PETA believes that animals have the same rights as humans. I stand behind this 100%, I feel the ill treatment of animals to create "fur fashion" is completely immoral and inhumane. There is no doubt that PETA activists know how to be heard. Some other tactics of theirs include placing naked caged woman in city centers, they have stormed the offices of French Vogue wearing leg traps around their feet and have thrown buckets of money soaked in fake blood on audiences at the International Fur Fair.
Yes this may been seen as over the top behavior by many people. But I say good on them for being controversial and making a stand. Its obviously working with the amount of publicity and support they receive. These PETA activists and supporters are taking steps in the right direction to stop animal abuse. Should animals really go through all of the pain and abuse they do just so you have a genuine fur jacket to wear this winter? I think not!
References:
The Fur Industry. Retrieved
April 14, 2013, from http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/fur.aspx
Would You Rather Go
Naked? Retrieved April 14, 2013, from http://www.peta.org/action/rather-go-naked.aspx
Monday, 8 April 2013
Topic of interest and related links.
The topic of interest that I have chosen to write my blog on is the issue of the use of fur in the fashion industry. Fur is a global trend that has been a prominent contributor since fashion evolved. I will be looking at all view points on the issue but personally I don't agree with the use of genuine fur for fashion. Personally I love fashion but I don't agree the volatile treatment of animals. The links that I am going to post show all different view points, I agree with some authors and disagree with others. I agree with the authors that support organisations and groups that challenge designers and people for the inappropriate treatment of animals.
Related links:
http://www.peta.org/action/rather-go-naked.aspx
Related links:
http://www.peta.org/action/rather-go-naked.aspx
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/fur-flies-top-designers-lead-fightback-1299679.html
http://www.kopenhagenfur.com/responsibility/animal-welfare
http://www.kopenhagenfur.com/responsibility/animal-welfare
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