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10 bucks for each NEW DRESS!
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Visiting gal pal Zuli at her Travel Agency at Rice Square and saw …
Dying for fashion
Clark University
950 Main St.
Higgins Lounge at Dana Commons
Worcester
FREE
Jan. 25 at Clark University: ‘Dying for Fashion’ lecture
Noted sociologist, author to present talk about apparel industry’s dark side
“Dying for Fashion: A First-Hand Report on the Hidden Cost of Our Clothes” is the topic of an upcoming talk by Clark University sociologist Professor Robert J.S. Ross at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in the Higgins Lounge at Clark’s Dana Commons.
Drawing on his decades of research and having traveled to Bangladesh to investigate and study the aftermath of the Rana Plaza collapse that killed more than 1,100 people in 2013, Prof. Ross will discuss the horrific conditions of the global apparel business, where profits are outweighing the livelihood of workers.
The event is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by the Higgins School of Humanities, the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise, and the Geography, Sociology, Political Science, and IDCE departments.
Since the 1990s, Prof. Ross has conducted research on the resurgence of sweatshops in the global apparel industry, and has since had his work on the topic published in The Nation, Foreign Affairs, and other media.
His book “Slaves to Fashion: Poverty and the Abuse in the New Sweatshop” brings light to the unseen horrors faced by apparel industry workers, both in the United States and abroad. Ross helped establish Clark University’s undergraduate program in Urban Development and Social Change.
Cruelty-free hair-care products …
… mean zero animals were harmed/killed to make your styling gel, etc.
Zero animal-derived ingredients went into the products that make you look gorgeous!
Educate the people! – R.T.
From PETA.ORG:
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You can be working-class and vegan!
Payless shoe stores (stores in Webster Square, Worcester, and all over Worcester County) have a great selection of cruelty-free, on-trend handbags, wallets, boots, shoes and sneakers! Just ask to be shown their leather-free goods!
And their sales are terrific! ICT editor Rosalie T. bought this fringed bag for $10.
You don’t need to make a lot of dough to save animals. Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Target all carry cosmetics and personal care products that are not tested on animals or contain animal-derived ingredients: PHYSICIANS FORMULA, ELF, BURT’S BEES, WET ‘N’ WILD, TOM’S OF MAINE… Cost? $3 and up! Their lip balm, hand creams, body lotions and glam eye shadow make great stocking stuffers! They’re also a great way to introduce loved ones to cruelty-free products and animal rights this holiday season!
Educate the people!
– photo+text: R.T.
Downtown Worcester grows more fashionable …
“Fall” head over heels for vegan (read: cruelty-free!) fashion!
ICT editor/boss lady Rosalie (pic taken a few weeks ago – she’s cut and dyed her hair since then) NEVER buys leather, wool, angora ANYTHING! The animals on these “farms” suffer horrible deaths, often bleeding to death for what??? for a jacket? A pair of boots?
Check out this interactive Fashion Look Book from PETA.ORG (their first ever!!) to see how attractive cruelty-fashion can be! (Click on blue highlighted text!):
Hey trendsetter…
We know you value feeling as good as you look. We also know there’s no better way to get dressed than by wearing your values on your sleeve. Supporting companies that are moving fashion into the future with sustainable production, high ethics, and cutting-edge innovation allows you to do just that.
That’s why we’ve compiled the season’s flyest cruelty-free styles in this interactive lookbook, shot in Downtown Los Angeleswith the winners of this year’s Vegan Fashion Awards, “Most Influential Designer” Joshua Katcher (of Brave GentleMan) and “Most Innovative Designer” Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart (of Vaute). From cork handbags and vegan wool blend sweaters to faux fur stoles and the vegan leather “It” platform of the season, we’ve got you covered. Because nothing makes us happier than helping you live your most beautiful, honest life. Now go do your heart (and closet) a favor, and get clicking!
Blue jean boppin’!!
From PETA.ORG. Cruelty-free fashion! No animals were killed/harmed to make these adorable denim pieces…
Click on the UNDERLINED names, following the numerals, to order the clothing and to see more fall fashion!
– R. Tirella
Denim is a true-blue, all-American classic. It became popular in the 1840s among people mining for gold, who depended on the sturdy cotton weave to withstand all types of weather. Since then, it’s made appearances in major fashion trends, from bell-bottoms to acid wash denim to skinny jeans.
Denim is always in style, and it’s always vegan. That’s our favorite part. Here are some ideas for how to wear it this fall, as the weather cools down:
1. MOTO Authentic Denim Borg Western Jacket by Topshop
This jacket is 100 percent cotton, with a plush lining that can stand up to brisk fall weather.
2. Life in Progress Buttoned A-Line Denim Skirt by Forever 21
This A-line miniskirt would look perfect with a pair of thick tights.
3. Skinny High Ankle Jeans by H&M
The 1 percent spandex gives these jeans the flexibility to make them super-comfortable.
4. Denim A-Line Pinafore Dress by ASOS
How cute is this pinafore dress? It comes in washed black, has adjustable straps, and would look fabulous if worn with a long-sleeve fitted shirt.
5. Pet Perceives Top by ModCloth
Keep kittens close to your heart with this loose-fitting, button-up shirt.
6. MOTO Tie-Waist Jumpsuit by Topshop
This looks so comfortable, we want it now. Whoever invented mechanic-chic deserves a genius award.
7. Pieces Denim Skirt by ASOS
A white skirt may remind you of the ’80s but just a touch—after all, it’s not acid wash.
8. Boxy Denim Shirt by Forever 21
This light-colored utility-inspired shirt reminds us of those bright summer days as we fade into fall.
9. Denim Shirt in Dark Wash by ASOS
If you’re looking for a classic button-up denim shirt for fall, this is it.
10. Light Wash Denim Trucker Jacket by Calvin Klein
This trucker jacket is great for layering and has a nice fade at the shoulders. It also comes in a darker shade.
11. Women’s Denim Overall by Mossimo
Did you get the memo? Women’s denim overalls are back in style. Grab yourself a cute, affordable pair by Mossimo, available at Target stores.
12. High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Black by Forever 21
Why not invest in some black denim, too?
Now that you’ve chosen your favorite denim look for fall, add an outer layer to the mix with our recommendations forthe season’s cutest vegan coats. Happy shopping!
Adorable novelty hand bags!
Cruelty-free, of course! From PETA.ORG
For more info/to order items, click on blue text! – R.T.
We love animals, and we love food. We also love purses. So we’re in full support of the trend that combines vegan purses with food and animal images. Whether you’re going back to school or want to make your coworkers jealous, here are 12 vegan bags — for ANY budget — that you must have to make a statement any time of the year!
This doughnut bag looks good enough to eat:
And yes, like the best doughnuts, it’s vegan.
This raccoon bag is too adorbs:
Look at that face. That face is cute. You should carry around a bag with a picture of that cute face. It’s logic.
Every true cat lady (or cat dude!) must have this:
Meeeeewow. Get it here.
This bag TRULY makes a statement:
Wear this and boycott SeaWorld. Duh.
This glorious, glorious tofu bag is a must-have:
Tofu scramble, tofu tacos, tofu purse. Check, check, and check.
This elephant backpack that is 100 percent OK to carry around as an adult:
(Every time you wear this, remember tourge Ringling to retire its elephants from the circus NOW if you want to level up as a vegan. Just sayin’.)
This PB&J bag is obviously essential:
The PETA-approved vegan company Cykochik is now featuring one of our snack-time faves. No, the bag isn’t edible, but it is ridiculously cute.
Faux for fall!
From PETA.ORG:
Fall is the perfect time of year to show the world how veganistas roll!
It’s the time of year when people are starting to stock up on sweaters and jackets.
Thankfully, cruelty-free clothing has spread like wildfire on the fashion scene, so ditching wool, leather, and fur has never been easier!
Layer your look with these cruelty-free sweaters and jackets from Lulu’s and ModCloth.com, and you’ll be fabulously faux for fall.