Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Vegan shoes and accessories
In keeping with AHIMSA (do no harm) and vegetarianism, you might consider using less leather and wool in your life -- there are lots of good, comfortable synthetic alternatives now.

Designer Stella McCartney produces cruelty free vegan shoes and so do many other companies. Last winter I was admiring vegan snow boots at the new Whole Foods downtown on the Bowery.

Here is a link to MooShoes... this is a shop on the Lower East Side that sells only cruelty free shoes, clothes and accessories. One can order online, as well.
http://www.mooshoes.com/about.html

2 comments:

Michelle said...

Another great vegan shoe site to check out is http://www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com/

They have affordable and stylish looking vegan shoes for the whole family! (handbags, and belts, too!)

K A M A N I Y A said...

Thank you for this, Lee! A friend of mine calls leather 'hairless fur'... now THERE'S something to think about, eh?!

I think also that a lot of people don't don't realise how much the dairy & beef industry are intertwined, & how they very much depend on the by-product industry. Every time we chose cruelty-free we are making a powerful statement! Lucky for us, there are myriad of websites to lead us in the right direction to becoming ethically conscious consumers.

I have a posting on my MySpace blog which I titled "Be Aware Of What You Wear ~ do you have a compassionate wardrobe?" Not sure if you can view it if you're not a MySpace member, but try, it's posted on my blog at: http://www.myspace.com/kamaniya

Without using any graphic pictures, the piece summarises what we're participating in when we buy the following animal products: alpaca, angora, cashmere, down & feathers, fur, leather, mohair, silk, wool & felt.

Once you start becoming increasingly aware of how animal products are obtained, it becomes easier & easier to choose cruelty free. You begin to feel so empowered to know that you really can make a difference every time you go shopping by choosing cruelty free! SHOP WITH COMPASSION!

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
May ALL beings be happy, at peace & free from suffering ~ no exceptions!

JAI MA!!