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It would be a good idea to gauge her opinion on fur.
Some people (myself included.... I've seen too many peta videos...) have a problem with fur. I won't wear it.
back in my retail days, a group (I believe it was Peta) entered the GAP at Yonge and bloor and threw paint on their leather goods. I don't have much of an issue with leather as the rest of the animal is used (and cows aren't skinned alive to obtain it...)
Some people (myself included.... I've seen too many peta videos...) have a problem with fur. I won't wear it.
back in my retail days, a group (I believe it was Peta) entered the GAP at Yonge and bloor and threw paint on their leather goods. I don't have much of an issue with leather as the rest of the animal is used (and cows aren't skinned alive to obtain it...)
Already picked up the gift certificate, Cat. Glad to hear it will perk up our date Friday night. Private fitting session is booked for Monday morning.
Personally. I don't feel there is a practical reason for wearing fur unless you live way, way up north (Yukon, Arctic, etc.) where the eskimos laugh at you for wearing in-effective high-tech North Face or any goose-filled jacket. It's just vanity as far as I'm concerned.
Eskimos? Really?? and just when the was the last time you were "way way up north?"
I think it is an excellent idea!!!!
A nice mink stole....or coat.
Just stay away from rabbit...it is cheap and does not stay 'new' looking.
Fox is also cool...however a little coarser hair.
Chinchilla can be a real nice coat.
Another idea is a real nice raccoon hat...however make sure the head is not there. It is not as feminine for her.
As for spray painting....That really does not occur much anymore. I would be quite comfortable taking my chances.
After all..anyone who tried painting my coat would find themselves with a cracked skull!!!
A nice mink stole....or coat.
Just stay away from rabbit...it is cheap and does not stay 'new' looking.
Fox is also cool...however a little coarser hair.
Chinchilla can be a real nice coat.
Another idea is a real nice raccoon hat...however make sure the head is not there. It is not as feminine for her.
As for spray painting....That really does not occur much anymore. I would be quite comfortable taking my chances.
After all..anyone who tried painting my coat would find themselves with a cracked skull!!!
Super Mario is bringing back fur. Tanuki fur is all the rage.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/16/peta-slams-pro-fur-super-mario/
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/16/peta-slams-pro-fur-super-mario/
This thread forces me to tell a story, not one I am particulary proud of, but a cautionary tale nonetheless.
Bought my SO a great coat with a fox fur collar. One time we are walking from the parking lot to a restaurant in downtown TO and this grubby young woman (early 20's maybe?) on a mountainbike starts giving her a hard time. Now she was ESL (east european I think) so it was hard to tell exactly what she is saying but it was anti-fur, fairly coarse and had something to do with us deciding who lives and dies...but it was definitely about the fur. So, not surprisingly I gave her a peice of my mind and we start to walk away, when this young woman decides to "buzz" my wife by riding by real close to her and brushing up against her with her bike. First time I am startled and did not react, but the genius decides to ride by for another pass. This time she ends up on the ground with a couple or three broken bones and a inoperable bike. Now the crowd around was pretty pleased, but the police don't always see things the same way.
After all the rigamorale I was not charged and I understand the young lady had her visa revoked eventually, but it really was not worth the hassle of the whole event.
Moral of the story, don't give someone fur or wear it out unless you are ready to be harassed and not concerned about the risk of escalation.
In our case, the fox collar is detachable from the coat (love that coat) and it now usually gets used without the collar, unless it is a really fancy event and then it goes back on.
Bought my SO a great coat with a fox fur collar. One time we are walking from the parking lot to a restaurant in downtown TO and this grubby young woman (early 20's maybe?) on a mountainbike starts giving her a hard time. Now she was ESL (east european I think) so it was hard to tell exactly what she is saying but it was anti-fur, fairly coarse and had something to do with us deciding who lives and dies...but it was definitely about the fur. So, not surprisingly I gave her a peice of my mind and we start to walk away, when this young woman decides to "buzz" my wife by riding by real close to her and brushing up against her with her bike. First time I am startled and did not react, but the genius decides to ride by for another pass. This time she ends up on the ground with a couple or three broken bones and a inoperable bike. Now the crowd around was pretty pleased, but the police don't always see things the same way.
After all the rigamorale I was not charged and I understand the young lady had her visa revoked eventually, but it really was not worth the hassle of the whole event.
Moral of the story, don't give someone fur or wear it out unless you are ready to be harassed and not concerned about the risk of escalation.
In our case, the fox collar is detachable from the coat (love that coat) and it now usually gets used without the collar, unless it is a really fancy event and then it goes back on.
