# Fur-Loving Fashion Designer Couture That Protests PETA By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-coulter-pretty-in-mink-calendar-michelle-malkin References: [fashionblog.it](http://www.fashionblog.it/galleria/trend-autunnale-il-ritorno-della-pelliccia/16) & [cblpi.org](http://www.cblpi.org/calendar/) Lindsay Lohan may get flour thrown all over her for wearing fur; unless you are an A-lister, however, chances are good that [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tribe-cosmetics) doesn't know you or particularly care if you wear fur. Ann Coulter and other conservative-leaning women are featured wearing fur in the 2009 'Pretty in Mink' calendar. If you're not afraid of PETA's wrath, here is a collection of beautiful and sexy furs from Cavalli, [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-ss24), [Ferragamo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferragamo-signorina-unica), and Gaultier to help inspire you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ethical Fur Alternatives:** As wearing fur continues to be frowned upon, the trend of ethical fur alternatives is set to grow. - **Stylish Vegan Fashion:** Consumers are becoming more aware of the negative impact of animal-based fashion, creating a demand for stylish vegan fashion to take over the industry. - **Sustainable Luxury:** The rise of ethical practices and sustainable fashion is forcing luxury brands to rethink their approach and offer sustainable luxury products that appeal to socially conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry must respond to changing consumer attitudes by developing and promoting ethical and sustainable alternatives to animal-based products. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can capitalize on the trend towards ethical and sustainable products by developing new materials and manufacturing processes that reduce negative impacts on the environment and animals. - **Environmental Industry:** The environmental industry can support the ethical and sustainable fashion trend by providing expertise and support for brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Animal Welfare Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-mara-fashion-group.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Textured Alpaca Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boucl-alpaca-dropped-shoulder-aviator-jacket.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Modern Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-pet-collection.md) - [Pet-Focused Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-pet-collection.md) - [Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-3.md) - [Elevated Cashmere Wool Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-wool-coats.md)