I'm up doing some extra credit work--YES, EXTRA CREDIT, PAHAHA. Why I find that funny? I'm not sure. Anyhow, yesterday I met with Pink Rock Candy, and I'm glad to say that she's completely and utterly normal and so cute! Our meeting wasn't awkward or anything. But, I will say I think she's crazy for communiting an hour to school 3 days a week! However, she is saving a whole lot of money, so she's pretty smart. Must say, when our little project has begun, our force will be something to not mess with. YAHH!
My extra credit work consists of compiling a weeks worth of Japanese news articles and summarizing them (what fun--heh). And while searching, I came upon a really--really interesting article. Chie Imai is a Japanese designer that uses what she calls "Ecological Fur". She uses real chinchillas to create her pieces, but on her fabric she uses recycled material. I can't blame the woman; fur has been a part of human culture for a long time and if you can't use faux fur, why not use none other than recycled threads? Of course she was lashed at for using fur by the animal right's organizations, but I kind of find her explanation logical.
"We aren't destroying anything. Aren't you going to eat meat? Wear belts or shoes?"
Just like you can't force people to not eat meat or not shower everyday (ew), you can't force people to not wear fur. As for me, I can't afford fur and would look dumb wearing it, so I personally wouldn't wear it. And would you believe that her designs have been worn by great Fashionistas like Sarah Jessica Parker?! She's been around for sometime and is apparently the "Queen of Fur".
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Fur is one of those weird items for me. Its totally soft and nice to pet, but I'm not sure I'd want to wear something I would pet constantly. I kind of think Chie Imai is rationalizing her fur use and her argument is not quite there. I do however love the outfit SJP/Carrie Bradshaw wore in the SATC episode when all the sailors are in NYC. Its a long fur coat and a slinky little slip dress. For some reason its really sexy to me.
ReplyDeleteOh, and AHHHH! 6 people. I'm beyond stoked. I'm glad you didn't find me too crazy, I think we'll get along quite well— and, the commute really isn't that bad (or I've just been doing it all year so I'm desensitized). And, I'll totally teach you to knit if I can remember how, but it isn't that hard to pick up.
I don't agree with wearing fur
ReplyDeletebut at the same time I see why people do
they look glamorous, just like smoking! you know you shouldn't but sadly it looks cool
I wouldn't wear fur but I don't yell at people who do. And if she's using vintage pieces, why not?
ReplyDeleteoh, great that your meeting with pink rock candy went well! did you take any photos?
ReplyDeleteI'm not against fur per se, but I wouldn't really wear it on account of the social stigma attached to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's far too contriversial!
However... vintage fur is something altogether different!
hello dear!
ReplyDeleteso nice learn different things, i really enjoy too!!
love your looks below! you really got style ;)
a kiss and a hug,
from the friend,
Kira
totally against wearing fur, but i also don't eat meat, etc. i do see the point about fur vs. leather vs. meat. but, fur seems particularly cruel.
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