5 Reasons Why We Must Wear Leather and Fur (2024)

Nice post and good reasons to wear leather fur. Thanks for sharing.

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We are all hypocrites.

We buy the cheapest things from the far east (not just talking about clothes), made in horrible conditions, shipping all over the world. We use electricity coming from felled trees transported from the other side of the planet. All because we want things to be as cheap as possible.

And yet we are here claiming what’s best for the mother nature, probably while sitting on ikea furniture.

Pro-fur people missing the point that animals in captivity (which is very likely a very small enclosure like a cage, ) is already considered as “cruelty” by anti-fur people and goes against the argument of “treating the animals well”.

Anti fur people missing the point that this article is completely about how synthetic materials cause more harm to the environment once they are produced.

But should we stop with these synthetic materials? As the world of synthetic materials is extremely new compared to leather and fur, there is a good chance that technology can still develop to a point where the downsides will -literally- go away. And to be honest, i would encourage that, because in my eyes foxes don’t belong in a small cage. (just like any other living being)

There is probably nobody who has a “positive” impact on the environment.

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Hello folks,
Just stumbled across your site and must imediately confess I’m blown away by the articulacy of your pro-fur arguments. Thank you for elucidating such a stance with empirical data that I can augment my hitherto seemingly subjective position with.
I have long been an advocate of that which has undeniably been such an integral part of man’s progression, all the way from the cave to the combustion engine. To deny otherwise is to deny our ancestry and indeed to deny our forebears of their prescience, wisdom and resourcefulness.

That said, can you please help with an issue that has been vexating me for some time now. I have recently been challenged by some of us fur fans (to coin an abject label) as to what is the most efficient way to adorn oneself with fur. Some contend – skin to skin, whereas others – animal fur to human skin. I endorse the former but purely from convention, to which admittedly I can add very little in the way of empirical data resorting to little else than admittedly rather subjective hyperbole. Can you assist at all?

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You are totally full with [expletive]. Nobody needs fur and leather and they are thus needless. I live in a cold country and for more than 10 years i never wore leather or fur and i keep myself warm. The arguments in the article are a desperate chance to justify animal cruelty so you may not lose clients who are eager to buy fur. Ofcourse, the people who are going to be tricked, are average people who dont care about environment nor animals. There are scientific evidence which shows that fur and leather arent as biodegradable as you might think.

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I am a furrier Since the 80s and I dedicate myself mainly to renovating clothes I am Spanish (by the way I am using a translator I ask for understanding in the translation) in more than 30 years of trade the only thing that we have changed are the working techniques but not the utensils, it is a job totally handmade. 20/30-year-old garments enter my workshop, with a knife and a sewing machine, of course my wisdom provides another 20 years of durability. What clothing has this longevity? Add to this and it is a reality that I live daily, the feelings that are present in this garment to renew, here I leave a small anecdote of the day to day in my workshop: DIARY OF A CRAFTSMAN: Today a Client came to try on the garment of renewed mink that he commissioned me, he told me, was from his mother who had passed away. She wanted to modernize it while preserving the essence and initial cut of the garment. I helped him put on his coat … one arm and then the other … he went to the mirror and noticed that his breathing was short, I really saw that the garment fit perfectly but, I was scared to see his sad face and I thought “I must have been wrong” … immediately afterwards tears began to come out of his eyes.
I asked him what was wrong with him and he told me that he had been moved to see the image of his mother reflected and he could not contain himself, my tears were almost leaking too!
Once the first emotion had passed, everything was more normal, with this I want to explain that behind a garment with so much DURABILITY it always has memories and a story behind it.

Yes, the artisan is more ecological because it represents a smaller production in which they use natural material. With this, those who are against using skin that are in their right and respect, but never harass those who decide to use it, respect the freedom to choose.

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I am a furrier Since the 80s and I dedicate myself mainly to renovating clothes I am Spanish (by the way I am using a translator I ask for understanding in the translation) in more than 30 years of trade the only thing that we have changed are the working techniques but not the utensils, it is a job totally handmade. 20/30-year-old garments enter my workshop, with a knife and a sewing machine, of course my wisdom provides another 20 years of durability. What clothing has this longevity? Add to this and it is a reality that I live daily, the feelings that are present in this garment to renew, here I leave a small anecdote of the day to day in my workshop: DIARY OF A CRAFTSMAN: Today a Client came to try on the garment of renewed mink that he commissioned me, he told me, was from his mother who had passed away. She wanted to modernize it while preserving the essence and initial cut of the garment. I helped him put on his coat … one arm and then the other … he went to the mirror and noticed that his breathing was short, I really saw that the garment fit perfectly but, I was scared to see his sad face and I thought “I must have been wrong” … immediately afterwards tears began to come out of his eyes.
I asked him what was wrong with him and he told me that he had been moved to see the image of his mother reflected and he could not contain himself, my tears were almost leaking too!
Once the first emotion had passed, everything was more normal, with this I want to explain that behind a garment with so much DURABILITY it always has memories and a story behind it.

Yes, the artisan is more ecological because it represents a smaller production in which they use natural material. With this, those who are against using skin that are in their right and respect, but never harass those who decide to use it, respect the freedom to choose.

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It’s fine to wear calfskin as an easygoing dress, yet I would be mindful so as to not try too hard. Calfskin is incredible stuff, yet a little truly goes far. I can’t talk about calfskin shirts since I’ve never claimed one, yet I’m glad to share a few contemplations about jeans.

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I found your blog when I was searching “how to wear fur without being abused on the street.” This is what its come down to in an age of protest and social justice. I don’t have the answer and will likely sputter, as usual, the next time someone publicly accosts me. However, I live in Canada, in an area where the daytime temperatures can plummet to -20C (which generally occurs roughly 4 or 5 days over any given winter- sometimes more). On those days, I wear one of my furs as nothing is warmer or more practical. I own two- both vintage minks, full length and extremely warm. Still, I feel guilty leaving the house with them on because inevitably someone will verbally abuse me (worst case) or give me dirty looks. I’m not a young woman. I’m middle aged, a professional and well educated. To be made to feel like a murdering anti-christ for wearing fur, I feel, is completely absurd and outright ridiculous. Still, I have trepidation because we’ve been conditioned to feel this way. Up until the late 90’s, as well as myself, I remember many people wearing fur. Certainly genuine leather. However, since people have become “woke” in our scare everyone with extinction society, everything is a veritable crime against humanity (and animals). Let’s be clear. I love animals. I love hiking, the outdoors, dogs etc. But I also come from a family of hunters who ate everything they killed. We have forgotten that life is a cycle and that we, as humans, have facilitated our progress by killing, eating and using animals, whether PETA likes it or not. We wear fur and leather because its been practical, long lasting and warm for thousands of years! And quite frankly, our right, as the animal kingdom’s apex mammal, to do so.

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It’s difficult to portray exactly how delicate and agreeable calfskin jackets are without wearing one for yourself

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Whether you are buying your husband, boyfriend, brother or young man who wants to treat yourself to luxury fur products, it is wise to make a serious decision. There are many things to consider when buying a fur coat for men. Because fur is often very expensive as a garment, it is an investment. With proper care, big and tall plus size will last more than 20 years, even with normal wear and tear! https://onlinefur.com

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I like the idea that natural materials for clothing are more environmental because they can last longer when taken care of and can decay when they’re thrown away. My wife and I want to get better winter clothing this year to hold up against the cold. Maybe something non-synthetic would be a good choice for us.

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This is ridiculous. There are MANY vegan alternatives for leather and fur which doesn’t harm the environment. Not everything is synthetic. Only idiot soulless people supports animal cruelty! Just ask world renowned fashion designers (Dontella versace, victoria beckham, Antonio Berardi and countless others) who have ditched fur! LA and the state of California has banned fur! NY and Toronto will be next! Poor excuse to anally/vagin*lly electrocuted, steel traps, shoot, and bludgeoned helpless animals. All those who support fur are in support of animal cruelty! Shame on fur wearers. If you are so concerned about the enviornment, animal agriculture and meat is the #1 cause for global warming, animal extinction, and famine. People are still acting as if they live in the stone age. You don’t need to wear fur to keep yourself warm.

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Hey dear, Thanks for sharing such great stuff. I very agree with this point “5. There are no alternatives that are as safe. We’ve yet to fully understand the bodily harm coming from wearing synthetics, but there’s a great deal of research that shows that synthetic materials may contribute to health issues such as infertility, respiratory diseases, and cancer. Why take the risk when there are natural alternatives?”

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I found it interesting that you said that synthetic shoes are made from petroleum. My sister told me that she wanted to get a pair of comfortable shoes because she is always walking at her job. I{m going to let her know about trying leather shoes to check for its comforts.

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Well to be honest! People forget their loved one! Reason? This world is like a stage and everyone plays their role and vanish! but sometimes people takes time to get over things and they are people not from the blood but those who have they spent time so much and have good bounding. But still one shoes doesn’t fit for all! I agree with your few concepts but in the end it all depends on the person who is suffering from!

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Leather jackets have gained iconic status.
They are generally gray, black or brown in color.
Today, The leather jacket is not only outerwear which provides comfort during winters,
it has been connected to various subcultures and even complete lifestyles.
One of its best uses is the intimidating appearance it offers to the wearer.

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The world is changing and, with it, our approach to consumption. Animal use is an integral part of many people’s lives, and is linked to essential products in our everyday life, such as medication, food, and clothing.

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A vegan who loves wearing leather. I see absolutely no contradiction in following a plant based diet and wearing full leathers. Leather is the by product of meat eaters. It is only ecologically sound to use the skin of the animals. Rather than the hide go into landfill what can be more environmentally aware than using the skins to make usable artifacts. Leather is a very durable and long lasting material. People have been known to have had leather items of clothing for decades. Leather clothing lets people make very powerful and personal statements. Wearing black leather projects a strong personality within element of conformity whilst still promoting strong individualism.

Leather is durable enough to be used as safety clothing. Look no further than your average biker. Leather is the usual choice for a biker jacket, jeans,gloves and boots. Here we can see the conformity to group mores of motorbike culture. The strong individualism is often expressed by customising the black leather jacket with studs, chains, badges and patches. These can vary depending on individual choice and preferences.

Leather is not only hard and durable. It can also be soft, sophisticated, sexy and sensual. This is why leather as an allure beyond other materials. It provides the opportunity to be encased in another skin. This gives leather an advantage over other alternatives such as vegan leather, wool, or even fur. However when fur and leather are worn together OMG.

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Hi,
Well I agree that fur and leather are much more sustainable than petroleum, I was just wondering about the chemicals used to treat and create the products. What chemicals are they? Are those chemicals being regulated? Are they being reused? Can alternative chemicals be used instead? Genuine questions I have about the process.

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That was a really well written blog article. I specialize in offering furs and come in contact with some who are anti-fur yet they have leather bags, belts, wallets, shoes, etc.; and don’t think of anything of it. I did not think about other products we use that are made from animal by-products.

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OF course someone from the Fur trade industry would promote wearing animal skin and fur! Nice try! Your arguments are weak and lack ethic. It is painfully evident you are promoting fur and leather sales to profit your businesses. I highly doubt you care about the earth and sustainability.

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i like this blog thax

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An interesting and useful article, I love reading it, thanks for sharing

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and thats why you are finding. that doesnt necessary mean that you wear them to LOOK. but not the least romantic and dont wear them to flash…oldfashioned. I guess we has different.

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Hi there,
I found your arguments very intriguing as you went on and stated that wearing fur and leather are more environmentally friendly than wearing petroleum-based fabrics. But can you tell me the different kinds of chemicals used to treat cow hides in order to produce leather, and can you tell me how much methane and ammonia are released from the amount of animal excrement on fur farms around the world?
And judging by the comments above, most people aren’t aware how coyote’s and wolves are treated before they are slaughtered “Humanely”, ‘Cough, Cough’. I would just like to hear your opinion as I am genuinely interested in this topic and have produced many research papers as a result of the treatment of animals on fur farms, as well as having quite a lot of experience in fur farms in North America as well as in China and South Korea.

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Great post and thanks for sharing! Nice to see truth and reality injected into the conversation. I wrote a similar piece if you’d like to take a look. The article focuses mostly on the history and function of the clothing if you’d be interested. Thanks again!

https://softtracks.org/2018/01/19/a-few-thoughts-on-fur/

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Hello! i really liked your post. Please share some more

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Why does your article say nothing about animals being skinned alive, tortured, and abused for leather, down, and fur? Have you ever been to fur farms? Just google it, I bet you will never ever want to wear fur again

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Right! I’ve been studying synthetic materials since entering the petroleum field and have been shocked at what I’ve found. These synthetic petrofibers are terrible for the environment and provoke immense issues when manufactured and when eventually disposed of. Ultimately the world could do better by using natural furs and skins, as well as cotton and hemp materials, to avoid the accumulation of non degradable materials we’re throwing away daily by the ton.

I’ve enjoyed furs in a limited way all my life, and my recent exposure to synthetics make me more apt to purchase natural materials in the future.

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Wow! That’s a different approach to the topic. I agree that it is natural and for ages we were using them, now the fashin and ecology is pushing whole world to think differently. But anyways, it is personal matter 🙂

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The arguments posted here( seem for the most part) genuinely thought through. We all can only speak about what we know. I have never lived in a -0 climate. Sorry if I used the wrong term. I do not know how animals are treated from one farm to another. I have seen some factory farms and that alone caused me to check out animal rights groups. It would seem thinking logically that there are many ways to handle animals and to different variants the degree of what humanely treated means. Individual, family, religious, region etc. What is the environmental impact of such pre-stated? I mull this all through my aching head constantly. I have trouble with the folks who think it’s any worse to eat a pig in one culture/ region than a dog in another. The intelligence of animals not only mirror other animals, but said humans as well. What we do or not to animals, plants, the environment etc. effects everything and everyone on this planet, (and at least some outer space?). I personally am struggling with eating anything that had a face. Partly because I have no idea how this animal met it’s death and I’ve no clue what chemicals it was exposed to or injected with. Can I even feel safe physically or consciously with wearing leather or fur for instance: because it’s stated that the animal died of natural causes, was humanly treated during it’s life, lived on chemical free land and was fed only organic GMO free food per it’s individual need.The same can be said for my dilemma of the aforementioned ” with a face”. I believe that I would truly be kidding myself. Even if I did the entire process myself, I’ve heard that none of the water on this planet remains non polluted and animal feed is never GMO free ? That I can imagine is true. “Wow” I didn’t expect I had quite so much to say. I can understand most of the arguments here. I myself have some real fur coats that I found at a re-sale shop. To whom and in what way would the fact that I purchased them and I used the garments matter? I could go on… anyone can. Im open to appropriately stated arguments or agreements. I’m not sure anyone will even see this. Hmmm?

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I have no idea about fur but now leather accessories are in demand like leather jackets, leather coats, biker leather jackets etc.

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Wait, did you say synthetic fur is not environment friendly?
I saw this article in my debate homework(I am from south korea), and I found this again in Google.
If you say that synthetic fur is harmful for the environment, do you MEAN that synthetic fur is not harmful at all? The substances that go in the animal fur and leather we are wearing, they also harm the environment. And animal killing can harm the environment too. You can use vegan clothing like cotton,etc as an alternative to this.
Well, I hope you can all change your minds with this reply.

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OK you PETA folk & radical vegan-vegetarians! Fur/leather/wool/feathers/cashmere/fleece/down has been used since the beginning of human history! Were folk like the Eskimo/Inuit/Aleutians/American Indians living in cold temperate areas of North America, Europeans(especially northern Europeans/Russians/Siberian peoples have always used these animal products to keep warm!!!!! OK in the last 100-130 plus years synthetic materials have been used in addition to natural materials! Even though in the last 30 or so years synthetics have improved like “thinsulate” e.c.t. it seems that naturals still work better especially in the colder & coldest areas! Synthetics work with lesser cold/chilly/cool & mild weather & in meso-thermal climates, than the freezing/sub-freezing/sub-zero cold in micro-thermal climates! I live in semi-tropical zone ten south Florida & it use to be we could wear winter clothing sometimes in the winter but this almost never happens now! I wish that at least in the winter it would go back to what it use to be back 40-50 plus years ago with frost happening several times during the winter & occasional cool days that almost neverhappen anymore! we can go 10-12 years without a night-time frost & when frost happens it is patchy & light! I always saw myself ice-skating & into other winter sports if I lived in a cold micro-thermal continental climate !!!!! BTW the few temperate decidious trees here in south Florida like the Bald Cypresses mock & imitate the tropical & subtropical trees in their leaf exchange from October til April/May! Tropical trees can loose their leaves but the rules are not the same as for temperate decidous trees & it is the dryness in winter & not tempetures & any rainfall can trigger new green leaf growth!

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I had no idea that authentic fur clothing can last decades. I can see why this would be something to keep in mind when shopping of fur clothing. My wife loves coats that keep her really warm in the winter. I’ll have to shop around for an authentic fur coat that will last a long time.

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Nice post but I don’t wear leather fur I mostly wear leather jackets but after reading this I will try leather fur as well 🙂 I want to appreciate you for sharing

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https://www.peta.org/living/fashion/winter-jackets-without-the-cruelty-of-down/
A few alternatives to that leather or down.
Another possibility, although I haven’t looked into it is thinsulate. Another issue is that of throwing away vs giving it to someone else who might need it.
I might not be able to stop you from wearing animals but there are alternatives to killing one for it’s fur, skin, and feathers

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WOW… i cant wait till they start making coats out of human skin!!
i’ll buy the one made from the person who wrote this article..

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ahh what about hemp and wool

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I live up around the 63rd parallel in Canada’s north and I can tell you that after 10 years of attempting to live here wearing a synthetic jacket I finally did what I should have done a long time ago – bought a Canada Goose parka. It’s the only thing that’s warm enough at -40 and the coyote fur has a purpose – it creates a microclimate with your breath around the face to prevent frostbite. Ethical, sustainable harvest and mindful consumption are the key.

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Leather degrades within 50 years? Are you actually being serious? Antique leather products have been dug up that are tens of thousands of years old, leather isn’t the same as regular animal skin, it is treated with extremely harmful chemicals that are ruining our environment, animal agriculture industry being perfectly fine for the environment you say? you seriously need to do some reasearch.. Animal agriculture is the single most detrimental attribute to our entire planet thanks to the human race being complete incompetent fools that do not realise there is absolutely no need to kill animals and if only everybody else lived a more ethical way then so would the rest of the world because apparently the human race is made up of retarded sheep that cannot think for themselves

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Interesting article, I love reading it, thanks for sharing

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These 5 reasons to wear leather fur are amazing, I always try wearing leather jackets but now I would try this also 🙂 Thanks for sharing something new with me I want to appreciate you for that

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Yeah I agree & I appreciate you for sharing this helpful and interesting 5 reasons to wear leather fur, keep on sharing such beautiful and amazing articles

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Every living thing ends up food for some other living thing. We humans try to deprive fellow beings of our last contribution by cremation but the combustion products still return to the environment so we will be food.
Early life used CO2 but then plants developed chlorophyll that let them pull carbon from the atmosphere and poop oxygen into it. Life that had been living for eons was devastated and has never recovered. We humans think we are affecting the environment but we are minuscule compared to green plants.
Use of animals by humans is part of a system that has been going on for eons however we are the first to contemplate our role in it.
We are also the first to consciously empathize with those we raise for food and provide for their physical and emotional welfare.
Dying happens to every living thing however when humans end the life of an animal they take steps to do so in a way that is humane. No other animal does that.
We are the most ethical creatures that have ever lived and in that group I include farmers, trappers and abattoirs.

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I have no idea about fur but now leather accessories are in demand like leather jackets, leather coats, biker leather jackets etc. Biker leather jackets are my favorite. I always search biker leather jackets instead of this I would like to buy leather jackets from my favourite online store.

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This can be a tricky topic to cover, but we think you handled it well. A lot of factors go into whether you support genuine leather and furs. We support it because we believe fur is green and a renewable resource. Also there are strict regulations from the state to international levels on the fur trade. Overall, the pros outweigh the possible cons.

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This is stupid.

Synthetic clothes are bad for the environment?

Don’t wear them then. Doesn’t mean you have to kill animals instead, does it?

There are alternatives to both faux fur and leather and real fur and leather.

If everyone started wearing fur and leather, the harm to the animals would be unforgivable. It already is. Go and watch some fur farm footage and tell me this isn’t an abominable behaviour.

And it isn’t even sustainable, anyway. You can’t just go and get the fur. First you have to breed countless animals, feed them (those crops have got to come from somewhere) and house them for a few years and then slaughter them and skin them. Not to mention transport. Almost all the leather in the world comes from India and China (from cows that were tortured and abused).

This article makes out like everyone lives in really cold climates. Newsflash; most people don’t.

Stop kidding yourselves. Find real solutions to your problems and do not contradict yourself, it weakens your argument (you talk about it like fashion isn’t important at first and then you blatantly start going on about how cool fur and leather look. Insane.)

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