Comments on: Kind Coats http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/ Crazy Sexy Life Tue, 22 May 2012 20:50:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: DAVID http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-19334 DAVID Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:56:13 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-19334 I FEEL GUILTY NOW THAT YOU MADE ME REALIZE THAT A HAMBURGER HAD TO DIE TO MAKE MY LEATHER JACKET ! MORE HAD TO DIE TO MAKE MY SHOES . . . BUT THE BIBLE SAYS : ON THE SEVENTH DAY GOD GAVE MAN DOMINION OVER ALL CREATURES AND DRESSED HIS BELOVED IN HIDES OF ANIMALS . THANKS FOR MAKING ME THINK ! I FEEL GUILTY NOW THAT YOU MADE ME REALIZE THAT A
HAMBURGER HAD TO DIE TO MAKE
MY LEATHER JACKET !
MORE HAD TO DIE TO MAKE
MY SHOES . . .
BUT THE BIBLE SAYS : ON THE SEVENTH DAY GOD GAVE MAN
DOMINION OVER ALL CREATURES
AND DRESSED HIS BELOVED IN
HIDES OF ANIMALS .
THANKS FOR MAKING ME
THINK !

]]> By: Nica http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16500 Nica Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:54:16 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16500 Thanks you guys, and especially Leanne, for kindly answering my comment. I wish you all a happy holiday. Thanks you guys, and especially Leanne, for kindly answering my comment.
I wish you all a happy holiday.

]]> By: Leanne (Vaute Couture) http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16492 Leanne (Vaute Couture) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:50:50 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16492 Hi Nica, I spent 8 months on fabric research alone working on choosing fabrics that were good for the earth too, while also being warm, chic, and obviously my first requirement is vegan. My liner is 100% closed loop zero waste recycled fabric, that's as eco as you can get. The shell fabric made for us is completely recyclable using the Common Threads Recycling Program- which is the direction eco fabrics should be going in, and our recycled shell is made of recycled fibers too. Plastics get a bad rap- but recycled and recyclable plastics are a future for eco-fabrics. It's easy to say "why can't it be this this this and this" but attempting to make it all of these things, when it hasn't been done before- is quite a challenge, and I've dedicated myself to this challenge- my life savings, my 80 hour weeks on no income, believe me... I'm trying my best. In fact the first fabrics I tested for the line were hemp, organic cotton, and bamboo, but I couldn't find a solution that was warm enough or affordable enough per coat, and then I discovered recyclable and recycled plastics that were- In addition- our buttons are tagua nut and vintage deadstock, and production is all done 10 minutes from my apartment in Chicago, on a living wage. Believe me when I say that I am trying my best to make the line as eco as possible, there is no magic wand. I focus on getting us closer to a completely ethical product and away from using animals as many steps at a time as I can. I hope you can understand that. For the animals + the earth, Leanne Hi Nica,
I spent 8 months on fabric research alone working on choosing fabrics that were good for the earth too, while also being warm, chic, and obviously my first requirement is vegan. My liner is 100% closed loop zero waste recycled fabric, that’s as eco as you can get. The shell fabric made for us is completely recyclable using the Common Threads Recycling Program- which is the direction eco fabrics should be going in, and our recycled shell is made of recycled fibers too. Plastics get a bad rap- but recycled and recyclable plastics are a future for eco-fabrics.

It’s easy to say “why can’t it be this this this and this” but attempting to make it all of these things, when it hasn’t been done before- is quite a challenge, and I’ve dedicated myself to this challenge- my life savings, my 80 hour weeks on no income, believe me… I’m trying my best. In fact the first fabrics I tested for the line were hemp, organic cotton, and bamboo, but I couldn’t find a solution that was warm enough or affordable enough per coat, and then I discovered recyclable and recycled plastics that were-

In addition- our buttons are tagua nut and vintage deadstock, and production is all done 10 minutes from my apartment in Chicago, on a living wage. Believe me when I say that I am trying my best to make the line as eco as possible, there is no magic wand. I focus on getting us closer to a completely ethical product and away from using animals as many steps at a time as I can. I hope you can understand that.

For the animals + the earth,
Leanne

]]> By: Stephanie http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16486 Stephanie Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:21:42 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16486 I understand your argument and comments Nica and have questioned that myself; however, reclaimed or recycled animal skin or fibers still represent for me the use, exploitation and infliction of suffering upon animals for my own personal need; yes it may be environmentally sound from a recycling perspective but it's an ethical issue for me when as a vegan I don't condone explotation of animals in any way; so as Corinne mentioned, I do my research and try to find fabulous ecofriendly gear- even second hand stuff or recycled polyesters and organic cottons and hemp, bamboo and do the best I can. Footwear is difficult but leather footwear is not only exploitive but so chemically treated during tanning and dying that it's just as toxic and long-lasting in landfills. And it will always scream, "Look! I used to be somebody's skin!!" to me. I understand your argument and comments Nica and have questioned that myself; however, reclaimed or recycled animal skin or fibers still represent for me the use, exploitation and infliction of suffering upon animals for my own personal need; yes it may be environmentally sound from a recycling perspective but it’s an ethical issue for me when as a vegan I don’t condone explotation of animals in any way; so as Corinne mentioned, I do my research and try to find fabulous ecofriendly gear- even second hand stuff or recycled polyesters and organic cottons and hemp, bamboo and do the best I can. Footwear is difficult but leather footwear is not only exploitive but so chemically treated during tanning and dying that it’s just as toxic and long-lasting in landfills. And it will always scream, “Look! I used to be somebody’s skin!!” to me.

]]> By: Corinne http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16483 Corinne Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:29:39 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16483 Nica, I see where you are coming from, but I think there is a place to meet in between. Although some alternatives may pollute the earth, with a little research I bet you'd find clothing options that are good for the planet and the animals! Nica,

I see where you are coming from, but I think there is a place to meet in between. Although some alternatives may pollute the earth, with a little research I bet you’d find clothing options that are good for the planet and the animals!

]]> By: Nica http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16482 Nica Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:25:19 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16482 There's one thing I just don't understand. What about the "faux wool" aka 100% plastic fiber coat that will be rotting in a landfill for a gazillion years. How is that supposed to be eco friendly, or even acceptable for conscious people living on an ever more fragile planet? Or the so called cruelty free shoes, entirely made of chemical laden plastics? I do not condone cruelty against animals in any way – but I simply don't understand why it is totally acceptable for a self respecting vegan to walk around in environmentally harmful garb, but bash reclaimed wool, or reclaimed leather, at the same time. I'm sorry, but I just don't get it. Could someone please explain. Thanks very much. There’s one thing I just don’t understand. What about the “faux wool” aka 100% plastic fiber coat that will be rotting in a landfill for a gazillion years. How is that supposed to be eco friendly, or even acceptable for conscious people living on an ever more fragile planet?
Or the so called cruelty free shoes, entirely made of chemical laden plastics? I do not condone cruelty against animals in any way – but I simply don’t understand why it is totally acceptable for a self respecting vegan to walk around in environmentally harmful garb, but bash reclaimed wool, or reclaimed leather, at the same time. I’m sorry, but I just don’t get it. Could someone please explain. Thanks very much.

]]> By: Chloé Jo http://crazysexylife.com/2009/kind-coats/comment-page-1/#comment-16480 Chloé Jo Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:08:19 +0000 http://crazysexylife.com/?p=5434#comment-16480 Thanks in advance for making compassionate choices, you CRAZY SEXY Glamazons! Tons more coats and cruelty-free fashion tips on girliegirlarmy.com. :) xoxo Chloé Thanks in advance for making compassionate choices, you CRAZY SEXY Glamazons! Tons more coats and cruelty-free fashion tips on girliegirlarmy.com. :)
xoxo Chloé

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