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Freaky or Fabulous? PETA Protests the Olsen Book Signing

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:22 -0700

Many of us are influenced by the Olsens, be it Mary-Kate or Ashley. But clearly PETA isn't. In fact, members of the organization stood in front of Barnes & Noble in New York City's Union Square yesterday to protest the girls' book, Influence. They wore masks resembling the twins and held up signs insulting their fur-wearing ways. Do MK and Ash deserve this treatment? Tell me, is this act freaky or fabulous? Source

Freaky or Fabulous? PETA Protests the Olsen Book Signing

Freaky!

Fabulous!

On Our Radar: Vivienne and Stella Outfit the Queen's Guards

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:08 -0700

The Queen's guards have become quite the landmark in London. Who can miss those bright red uniforms and huge furry hats? They might look striking, but did you know that one bear has to be killed for each of their hats to be made? Tear. Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney to the rescue! Rumor has is that the two designers, in conjunction with PETA, will design cruelty-free guards uniforms for the Queen.

I wonder what lovely designs Vivienne, famous for her avant garde aesthetic, and Stella, known for using animal-free materials, will come up with. All they need is the approval from the Ministry of Defence, so let's cross our fingers.

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Fab Flash: Gwyneth Fur Ad Angers PETA

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:55:22 -0700

Fab Flash: Gwyneth Fur Ad Angers PETA The first time I saw this Tod's ad starring Gwyneth Paltrow in a glossy, I was surprised to say the least. The close friend of Stella McCartney and wife of vegetarian Chris Martin seems like a surprising choice for a company that uses not just fur but also ostrich and snakeskin in its products. Tod's describes itself as "refined, understated luxury, impeccable taste and enviable quality."

Freaky or Fabulous? Paris Vogue Gives Anti-Fur the Finger

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:00:22 -0700

European Vogue magazines are pushing some fashion buttons. Alas, fashion must always be exciting, daring, and innovative. Can I get an amen? First, Vogue Italia's all-black July issue and now editor Carine Roitfeld, with photog Mario Testino and muse Raquel Zimmermann, take a stand for fur. One of the longest standing debates in fashion — and here on Fab — Vogue is clearly saying "in your face antifur advocates." This spread is provocative and aggressive; from the high-octane furs to the black leather to the raccoon-eyed model. It's powerful. Powerful, but is it freaky or fabulous?

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Freaky or Fabulous? Paris Vogue Gives Anti-Fur the Finger

Freaky!

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Freaky or Fabulous? Meaty Modeling

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:00:22 -0700

Modeling in a room of meat is odd, but wearing meat is freaky. On Wednesday's episode of America's Next Top Model, the remaining contestants were taken to the Meatpacking District in New York, where they had to not only wear raw meat, but they had to make it look as normal as modeling diamonds. Claire (pictured) and Marvita made the challenge look effortless, but I still think it's more freaky than fabulous. You?

Photos courtesy of the CW

Freaky or Fabulous? Meaty Modeling

Freaky!

Fabulous!

Fab Flash: PETA Names Worst-Dressed Celebrities of 2008

FabSugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:00:22 -0800

PETA announced today that Aretha Franklin is "queen" of their annual worst-dressed list.

The online poll, which scolds those who "drape themselves" in fur, leather, and exotic skins, also named Lindsay Lohan, Eva Longoria, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, and Marilyn Manson as top offenders.

Here's what PETA had to say about Aretha and the runners-up — do you agree?

Aretha Franklin: How 'bout some R-E-S-P-E-C-T for animals? Aretha, when you waddled into the Grammys in yet another vulgar fur, you looked as if you were going to perform "I Am the Walrus" by the Beatles. You might be a queen, but you don't know jack about compassion.
Marilyn Manson: Always draped in leather from head to toe, Manson has enough skeletons in his closet to fill a pet cemetery. As if wearing dead animals isn't foul enough, Manson says that he wears his cow-skin pants 24/7— only peeling the smelly things off to have sex. That alone should be enough to tarnish leather's dated sex appeal. Manson might only be the shock rocker's stage name, but his wardrobe is a real-life tale of blood and guts.

To see what PETA had to say about Eva, Lindsay, Kate, and Kylie,

Fab Flash: Has PETA Gone Too Far With The "Trollsen Twins?"

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:22 -0800

PETA launched a new site today specifically targeting the Olsen twins, who they've re-named "Hairy-Kate and Trashly," the "Trollsen Twins," and re-drawn in an unattractive cartoon form. The site features games, videos, merchandise, and you can even take action by sending the Olsens a letter. This is an aggressive attack on PETA's part — do you think they've gone too far this time?

Fab Flash: Has PETA Gone Too Far With The "Trollsen Twins?"

This is way out of line!

Eh, I'm tired of all this rabblerousing . . .

The Olsens do wear a lot of fur — they had it coming.

Other — do tell!

Fab Flash: Eva Mendes Bares All For PETA

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:22 -0800

Eva Mendes was unveiled today as the newest face of PETA's "Fur? I'd Rather Go Naked" ad campaign. More than 1,000 posters of the ad, shot by photographer Don Flood, are to be plastered around NYC starting next week.

Although Eva admits to wearing fur early in her career, when she "ignorantly wore" a fur wrap her stylist sent her, she now refuses to wear it on the red carpet or for photo shoots. The only fur she'll wear? Faux fur, of course.

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