Animals Used for Clothing

South Africans Have Big Hang-Ups

We are not alone. No, I’m not talking about the existence of aliens.  I’m referring to the existence of other passionate anti-fur advocates such as the South African organization …

Sri Lankan Designer Launches Compassionate Fashion Line!

Kudos to Sri Lankan model-turned-designer Nimesha Kahandagama for recently unveiling a chic, new fashion line that’s completely fur- and leather-free! This gorgeous and affordable line of shoes and fashionable …

Miss Australia Universe Pledges to Fake It at This Year’s Pageant

While others may be judging her on her poise, on how she wears a swimsuit, or on her composure during the interview round, we’re only judging Miss Australia Universe …

Top 10 Tuesday: Reasons Why Faux Is Better Than Skins

Skins are toxic. To keep them from decomposing in your closet, fur and leather are loaded with dangerous chemicals—including mineral salts, formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives, and various oils, dyes, and …

Aussie Models Strut Their Stuff for Canadian Seals

These hotties from Chic Model Management have joined a wide range of celebs—including Perez Hilton, the members of Animal Collective, and Kelly Osbourne—in donating their time to don this …

Anti-Fur Message-on-Wheels Rocks Jo’burg

Displaying graphic images of skinned animals and emblazoned with the caption “Here’s the rest of your fur coat,” a trailer, sponsored by Monique Friedland and her family, is cruising …

World Cup Coverage: United We Stand Against Fur Cruelty

PETA Asia—in cooperation with Fur Free South Africa—pulled off what could be the largest body-paint PETA demo in history!

World Cup Coverage: ‘Cow’ Thanks FIFA for Having the Balls to Fake It

PETA’s “cow” made an appearance at the World Cup today to give thanks to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for using only fake leather footballs (aka soccer …

Top 10 Tuesday: World Cup Players Who’ve Given Leather the Boot

The below players (in no particular order) aren’t just some of the best-ranked football (aka “soccer,” for you Americans, Australians, and Canadians out there) players, they also have many …

Australian Flock Gets Help From PETA

When PETA was alerted to a flock of sheep in rural Victoria, Australia, who hadn’t been shorn in quite some time and were at risk for flystrike, we took …