Chinchilla Envy

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Nov 16, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANG FOR THE BITE

 

 

 

 

 

It's almost like the real thing and keeps animals out of harm's way,

but the quality ones will cost you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COCKTAIL FACTOID

 

 

 

 

During a dinner with Beyonce

that two anti-fur activists won on eBay, they criticized her about the

use of fur in her clothing line and were thrown out of the restaurant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Is

imitation the best form of flattery?

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When it comes to fur, it is. Chinchillas have beautiful coats, for sure,

but faux is the way to go. Now there are high-fashion, U.S.-grown

organic-cotton fakes that will make you look as cute as a little critter

without putting one in harm's way.

The Benefits

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Cruelty-free couture.

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Less energy use. Many fakes are

made using oil, but the energy it takes to raise an animal for fur is

still 20 times the amount needed to make a fake.

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Organic-cotton options. New imitations

made from organic cotton are oil-free.

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Helping critters. If you

inherited grandma's fur but feel icky about wearing it, donate it to a

wildlife rehab center where animals can use it as bedding.

Personally Speaking

We were all horrified when we read that some

fur labeled as faux actually comes from cats and dogs raised in China.

Our ears perked up just like a chinchilla's when we heard about the new

organic-cotton options.

Wanna

Try?

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Loyale

Costilla Jacket - made from U.S.-grown organic cotton,

this jacket'll make a toasty 'n' good-looking addition to your wardrobe

($272).

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Fabulous

Furs Red Fox Faux Fur Throw - U.S.-made; it's not organic

cotton, but we love ours so much we couldn't leave it out ($199-$249).

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Linda

Loudermilk - some of this eco-designer's high-fashion

looks use organic-cotton " fur. "

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Coats

for Cubs - donate old furs for use at wildlife rehab

centers.

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Consumers for a Fur Free

Society - learn about retailers taking a stand against

fur.

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