Hot Topics in Vintage: FUR (and Martha Stewart)
Martha Stewart used to wear fur. Then, somehow, the diva of domesticity crossed paths with PETA and they had a civil exchange. She was gracious enough to watch footage and read about the fur industry, and swore off pelts forever more. She took it a step further, and narrated a short video about fur practices.
I don't like to look at these things in general, but this one's worth watching. I ask you to please, please watch it, or at least just listen to the narration. It has bearing on vintage.
For casual looky-loos, vintage might seem like an inoffensive la-la land in which no controversy could ever exist -- because we're dealing with old clothes, right? Who's going to make a fuss over someone's old dress?
Well, if you've been around vintage long enough, you know that there are perennial issues that arise. A big one is fur.
(Note: I realize that a lot of folks have issues with Martha and/or PETA. In this case, I think it's advisable not to shoot either messenger. I just came across this footage randomly, and thought it was especially well-done and informative. I ask you to please watch it, despite whatever legitimate feelings you may have towards Martha or PETA.)
