PETA Calls Karl Lagerfeld a Dinosaur for Defending Fur

January 5, 2009

Is Karl Lagerfeld a fashion dinosaur? considering of his views regarding fur, PETA thinks so. For a designer who’s so trendy and celebrated in pop fashion, the term dinosaur justdoesn’t seem to fit. When it comes to the world of fashion, Karl is thought of more as a fashion T Rex — because he definitely rules. Although Karl did go on the record recently defending the use of fur in the fashion industry — a seriously unhip PETA no-no.

Apparently, Karl made a few short about fur, mainly ju…

Cake’s New Album Goes Solar

January 5, 2009

Alternative rock band, Cake, will be producing its latest album using solar power. The roof of their Sacramento studio is covered in solar panels. Trumpet player Vince DiFiore estimates that the band only uses 10% of the energy generated during rehearsals which sends the excess back into the grid. The band used Borrego Solar Systems to convert their studio.

Solar ability is only one small step the band has taken to curb their environmental impact. John McCrea has been known to give away trees…

Khloe Kardashian Does PETA - Naked Of Course

December 12, 2008

Thank you PETA for trying again to manufacture us hate fur. Or at least hair. The latest star of their “I’d rather go naked” campaign is Khloe Kardashian, plus know as the third prettiest Kardashian sister.

Over at StyleList they have a great gallery of the last twenty or so naked celebrity ads, and I have to say…Khloe might have the worst hair of a naked PETA ad ever.

First, I’m pretty certain (hope?) it’s a cheap weave. Second, it looks like the spawn of an overloved stuffed an…

TROVE Eco-friendly Organic Cotton Fashions

December 9, 2008

Eco-fashionistas like Kate Hudson are always the first to find the coolest and greenest styles. Lately Kate’s been seen in the sexy, casual and 100% eco friendly “Alex” top, in 100% organic cotton by TROVE.

TROVE is a Canadian fashion line that is gaining popularity here in the states thanks to celebrity fans like Kate, Mena Suvari and Liv Tyler.

The looks are versatile and easy to wear, plus sassy and cute. The Fall 2008 and the Spring 2009 line include a range of tops, hoodies, sh…

“Hollywood Goes Green’ Summit

December 9, 2008

Today wraps up a two day “Hollywood Goes Green” conference in Los Angeles addressing environmental issues in entertainment and media. The Hilton Universal has been packed with conference goers as well as 40 speakers and 35 exhibitors and sponsors for that second annual event.

Topics of discussion include how the entertainment industry can reduce their carbon footprint, compose the most of energy efficient vehicles and secure funding for environmentally themed films. Kyle has a great po…

Get a PETA Painted Coffin, Be Annoying Even When You’re Dead

December 9, 2008

Just in moment for gift giving season, it’s the PETA painted coffin.

When you care sufficient to give the very best, need a gift for someone who really has everything, or just want to send a creepy report, you can count on PETA to find a marginally appropriate way to help you out.

The feisty vegans teamed up with eco-coffin provider The Old Pine Box to offer a selection of seven different coffins that cost $620 or $670. That’s actually a relatively inexpensive price for a coffin, plus $75 …

The Stars Come Out for Winter Wonderland for the Animals

December 5, 2008

Winter Wonderland for the Animals at the Art Directors Club in New York City was filled with celebrities and stars. Notables like Loretta Swit (yes, Hot Lips!), Corey Feldman and Jennifer Coolidge attended the festivities, noshed on organic and vegetarian comestibles and mingled with the paying folk, all to raise money for Farm Sanctuary.

Farm Sanctuary is a rescue organization that works to raise awareness about the conditions of farm and factory animals. They plus lobby to improve those co…

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