Nowadays, quite a few of people impose themselves as an animal lover and sniff at animal cruelty. However, it is never the first factor that people take into consideration when making a purchase if the product is animal-friendly.
When you are reading a fashion magazine and flipping to a page that shows you the new trend of leather tote and leather ankle boots which create a stunning look on the model, the passion of promoting animal rights can be swiped off by this smart marketing strategy and the attractive appeal of the finished products. But if you are concerning to be condemned by your conscience, then there are a few things that you need to know before you swipe your card.
The majority of the world’s leather comes from countries that lack of animal welfare legislation and relevant policies. Exotic skin, such as snake, alligator and crocodile skin may be skinned alive because of the mistaken belief that live flaying makes exotic leather more supple. The skins of unborn calves and lambs—some purposely aborted, others from slaughtered pregnant cows and ewes—are considered a “luxury.”
PETA/Manfred Karreman
https://mahileather.com/blogs/news/where-does-leather-come-from
However, who can resist the temptation of “dressing like you are a model”, “Top products in current fashion trend” and other relevant information that is pushed by multiple social media time after times? Under those overwhelming push notifications, people are less likely to pay attention to the graphic photos of animal cruelty that stream on social media. Sometimes the offensive comments under posts could cause damage to activists’ passion and even mental health. This social trend only leaves silent resentment to those of people who actually promoting animal rights.
https://strikingattheroots.wordpress.com/
So, here is the question: What are some ethical alternatives?
- Buy second hand, recycled or vegan leather or wool instead of getting from brands directly
- Buy wool or leather alternatives.
- Buy faux fur
- Avoid live-plucked down.
- Buy from ethical brands.
If you love the look and feel of actual fur, silk, leather or wool but being reluctant to support the horrors of the fur industry, there’s often a decent range of pre-loved fur coats at vintage boutiques and markets and choose brands that are dedicated to sustainability and ethical practice.
For those who believe all animals, large or small, should not suffer for our consumption, it is worth reconsidering your purchasing decisions.
fashion & social change 
I really like the topic that our group chose which is animal rights. By searching this topic, I saw so many facts that human did for their fashion such as taking away their furs when they are alive, killing billion dogs just for business, etc. I acknowledge that we cannot live without meat but we should not kill them for fun or other situations that they don’t have to die. I want people to know that animals also have rights just like us. Everything or everyone has their own choice.
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