You are walking somewhere and suddenly, your eyes land on a fur-coat for sale.
You tell yourself,
“OMG, there is no way I am leaving that coat behind. It is mine”!
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You step in the store where you have seen this coat.
You reach out for it to feel its texture and gosh, it feels so fine and luxurious too.
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I have a question for you that will bring up more questions.
- Have you paused for a moment to find out where this fur comes from?
- Did you stop for a moment to think about what the person(s) that put together that coat, went through?
- If you were to trade places with the animals that lost their body hair very roughly or the people that made this coat, would you gladly switch?
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You love the texture of this fur…..at what cost, though?
I personally can’t wear real fur. I just can’t stop thinking about where it came from and the poor creature that died to get it. Because, even if some don’t kill animals specifically for sport or fashion, a lot do.
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Great
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I won’t wear fur. Ever. It’s so pretty, but if you stop and think about how it got onto your body, it’s horrifyingly brutal.
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I agree. I love how soft furs are but when I think about where they come from, it become difficult to imagine buying and wearing one.
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I know a lot of people who will not wear a real fur coat because it came from an animal. There are some alternatives, however, which are just about as good and don’t involve killing an animal to make.
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It makes me sad just looking at furs. I never had one and never will. But I realized I love leather bags and boots. So I hope one day I`ll find my eco-friendly lifestyle.
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quite surprised that after all these years fur is still in business. We have so much chich and fashionable options now !
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Living in Scotland, Fur is a must!! Especially during winter. However, I have never worn real fur before, nor will I ever.
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Your article about the texture of fur was really interesting! I appreciate how you highlighted the beauty of the texture, while also questioning the cost of it. It’s great to see a writer who is conscious of ethical considerations. Overall, you struck a thoughtful balance between appreciation and reflection. Thank you for sharing your insights!
🙏🏽👍 you’re welcome, Moni.
People should be more aware of the consequences of their choices and find alternative options that are more ethical and sustainable.
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We should reflect on the choices we make and consider the consequences they may have on the environment and living beings.
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Yes, there are plenty of alternatives to fur. I do have a fur coat I inherited from my mother. It is something I use often in the US Northeast winters. I have gotten comments from others how cruel it is to wear – most people who make these comments are wearing leather coats & shoes, have leather seats in their cars, are chowing down on filets and chicken wings. Hmmm….hypocrisy?
😂 pretty much!
I have never and will never wear fur. It’s not worth the cost of where it came from.
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I very much hate fur coats for this very reason; it makes my skin crawl to think about where it came from. Thank you for being this to attention! I watch out for your posts a lot!
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Living in South Florida, the need for fur is practically non existent BUT I always wonder about where it comes from when I see others wearing them.
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Wow, what a thought-provoking article! I appreciate your perspective on the fur industry. It’s important to consider the ethical implications of our fashion choices.
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I used to wear real fur but thinking about this and where it comes from and the cost, I realize its not worth it.
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fur should be banned and there are so many alternatives to keep us warm. Besides, this is so over as a fashion statement I do not understand why there are still customers buying them.
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Real fur is good. Honestly, I like it too. But if it’s a must-use then I will buy it. Otherwise I don’t want to use because the coast of where it comes from.
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I’ve never bought anything with fur before, it would feel very strange wearing fur that belonged a another animal, you are definitely right that we need to step back and think about what we buy.
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