Ecorazzi Asks: Recycled Vintage Fur: Nay Or Yea?

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by Michael dEstries February 27, 2009
Categories: Fashion.

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I’ve been seeing a bit more about “vintage recycled fur” being an eco-friendly and acceptable option for those seeking to add a bit of animal to their wardrobe. I know that there are all levels of animal rights activists that visit this site, so I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Personally, I think faux fur is the only option — and even then, I wonder if it still promotes the fur industry. What do you think? If someone wears a recycled fur coat that they bought at a second-hand shop, should they feel guilty? Or should we use that which is already available to avoid supporting new coats and skins?

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Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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  • Anna

    It’s not simply about fur, also about promoting less consumerism. I have a beautiful coat, that happens to be fur, that I didn’t buy. I don’t even buy clothes, they are all swapped or second hand, and from my mother’s aunt’s closet. I also dumpster-dive, so that my money doesn’t go into the system. Anything I can get for free i do, and give away what i don’t need for what I do need. So next time you judge someone wearing a fur coat, don’t judge them. They might be more aware than you think.

  • Darien

    Now new fur is a bit of a controversial topic for me. I see several beautiful (warm) coats in thrift shops. Now wouldnt it be going against our morals to not reuse these items? After all, we already killed that animal, and it was in a day when regulations were not in our power, so it is not our generations fault as to how the coat came about.

    If the designer bought the fur or hyde after the animal has been used for food, then by all means, save what you can use what you can. I will NOT agree however, with killing the animal for the fur and then considering the rest for food.

    I went into a “Fur Boutique” the other day just to see what a new fur store was like. It was sort of creepy, fur everywhere. I asked where he got the fur, and he would not answer me. Im not sure if it was because he was nervous i was against fur, but he pretended that he did not know where the fur he bought for HIS store was from.

    The thing that makes me the most angry in this world are lies, ignorance and lack of apathy.
    Lies: This man knew where his fur came from
    Ignorance: If he was truthful about not knowing the source, he should get in the know! That is disgusting to even think about.
    Lack of apathy: I guess this one is more my opinion, I cannot believe someone could start a business in that industry and not seem to hate his job. But then again, money is money and what is a few dead furry cute bunny animals right????

    !Wrong.

    But im not sure if i have any opinion that counts, because im not in that industry. So how would I know right from wrong?

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