Is it OK to wear used or “vintage” fur?
Fashion should be fun … and wearing a coat made from an animal whose skin was ripped off, even if it was decades ago, just isn’t fun at all. Whether you purchased it from a consignment shop or got it as a hand-me-down gift, vintage fur sends the same unacceptable message as a new fur—that is OK to crush animals’ bones in traps, to stomp on their heads and snap their necks, or to anally electrocute them for the sake of vanity. Stylish faux furs are hip and humane, plus they are easier on your wallet and your conscience. To find fabulous fakes, click here for PETA’s “Shopping Guide to Compassionate Clothing.
Fashion should be fun and wearing a coat made from an animal whose skin was ripped off, even if it was decades ago, just isnt fun at all. Whether you purchased it from a consignment shop or got it as a hand-me-down gift, vintage fur sends the same unacceptable message as a new furthat is OK to crush animals bones in traps, to stomp on their heads and snap their necks, or to anally electrocute them for the sake of vanity.
