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 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