[Medesha]

<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061016/lf_afp/afplifestylefrance_061016141821" target="_blank">http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061016...e_061016141821</a><br><br><br><br>
This "ethical" catwalk showscases environmentally friendly, sustainable fabrics made of fruits and vegetables, bamboo, cotton, denim, and....silk.<br><br><br><br>
While I admire the spirit of the fashion show, I don't think you can really call silk "ethical."<br><br><br><br>
Oh well, I suppose it's a start.

 

[peace]

I saw this on Yahoo and was actually just going to post it, with the following segment ironically highlighted:<br><br><br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Other brightly-colored stands display <b>fish-scale</b> jewelry and light <b>leather</b> jackets by John Estrada from Colombia, traditional silk robes from Torgo in Mongolia and haute couture dresses in hemp and bamboo by Los Angeles-based Deborah Linquist.</div>
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[Medesha]

Ick, missed the fish and leather refs. Thanks.

 

[GhostUser]

No fur doesnt always mean completely ethical <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""><br><br><br><br><br><br>
But..It's better then nothing!!<br><br><br><br><br><br>
By the way Medesha..I love your avatar! Everyone calls me "emily" because they say I look just like emily the strange. (Pale, straight black hair, bangs, short, black clothes)

 

[Medesha]

Thanks! Emily rocks. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[GhostUser]

The use of the word "ethical" paired with "leather" and "silk" make me want to <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/wall.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":wall:">