Companies' Animal-Friendly Fashions Make Them Top Contenders
For
Immediate Release:
November
30, 2012
Contact:
Sophia
Charchuk 202-483-7382
Los Angeles -- More and more Americans are demanding that their wardrobes be fur- and leather-free and that their personal-care products never be tested on animals, and U.S. cosmetics and clothing companies are rising to meet consumers' expectations. More than a dozen of these top cruelty-free companies have been named as finalists for the Libby Awards by peta2, PETA's youth division. Now in their seventh year, the 2012 Libby Awards ("Libby" for "liberation," as in animal liberation) include 22 categories.
Categories include Best Animal-Friendly Clothing Company, for which Forever 21's budget-friendly faux-leather jackets and wool-free sweaters snagged the retailer a nomination, alongside SpiritHoods' wildly popular faux-fur, animal-inspired hats; Most Vegan-Friendly Shoe Store, with nominees including the all-vegan MooShoes and Alternative Outfitters; and Best Cruelty-Free Accessories, with bags, belts, and wallets appearing alongside POP Clip-In Faux Feathers, the animal-friendly, reusable, and long-lasting "feather" hair extensions.
"More and more young people are insisting that the music they listen to, the food they eat, and the clothes and makeup they wear reflect their strong feelings in favor of animal rights," says PETA Youth Marketing Manager Emily Rodriguez. "All our nominees are winners because they're meeting the demands of kind kids and helping animals at the same time."
Voting ends on December 17. Winners will be chosen by peta2 based on several factors, including vote count, and will be announced on December 19. See the full contest details here.
For more information and to cast your vote, please visit peta2.com or click here.