Where are we on fur, guys?
I wish I were with it enough to fully understand the arguments on both sides of the aisle - though I imagine that they're pretty straight forwards in terms of 'never kill cute baby animals" vs. "we're humane hunters" vs. "I don't give a __" Cruella de ville-sque characters.
Though I do admit that my imagination has proven me wrong on several accounts,
so go ahead and forget I spoke.
Anyhow - I may not know the real issues behind fur, but I sure as heck am lazy enough to form immature and baseless assumptions substantiated by absolutely no real evidence whatsoever.
And it's the Internet! So I can!
Cue,
my list of Things I Think About When I See People Wearing Fur:
1. They are not from here.
Or if they are, they aren't internally.
In fact, regardless of their stature, I do feel some sort of deep inner connection with the modern day mink-clad misfits. As someone raised feeling wholly out of place with her surroundings, I relate strongly to those who choose to swathe themselves in the pelt of a dead animal over a North Face 600 down fill parka.
2. They have a lot of money,
or none at all.
They are, 1. extremely wealthy or related to someone equally so, or
2. like me (&Mackelmore) and quite fond of furry thrift store treasures.
You know how many people comment when you wear fur?
A lot.
A lot of people comment.
No really,
a lot.
4. They probably have a big personality.
There are very few unsocial hermits who opt for fur nowadays. I'd recommend striking up a conversation.
5. They're a wee bit funny smelling.
Because let's 'be honest,
they're either elderly and emanating some 70-year old perfume,
or they're my age and sporting some 70-year old clothing.
or finally...
or finally...
6. They're a fashion blogger
and full of a strong sense of irony and an even stronger desire to be noticed.
#mememememe
So, when you see fur, what do you think about?
and full of a strong sense of irony and an even stronger desire to be noticed.
#mememememe
So, when you see fur, what do you think about?
Cheers.
Photos by Matthew Engelhart
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ReplyDeleteI lived in WI for the majority of my life and wore thrift shop furs to battle the cold. Eventually I learned more about the fur industry, things that couldn't be unseen, and decided that I didn't want to be associated with the message that even vintage fur sends. I didn't even want the secondhand furs in my home.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the doc Earthlings. It's a really tough watch, but so vital. http://youtu.be/JW7nJGBzesU