Forever 21, Urban Decay, and The Body Shop Grab Libby Awards for Taking the Pain Out of That Killer Look
For Immediate Release:
December 20, 2012
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Kaitlynn Kelly 202-483-7382
Los Angeles -- Voter turnout was heavy, as usual, but now all the ballots have been cast and tallied to help peta2, PETA's youth division, decide who should be named the winners in the group's seventh annual Libby Awards. Libby Awards ("Libby" is for "liberation," as in animal liberation) went to animal-friendly people, companies, and products in 22 categories this year. The following are peta2's winners in teen fashion and makeup:
Forever 21 is known for being trendy and affordable, and the company also refuses to sell fur, which netted it a Libby for Best Animal-Friendly Clothing Company. Forever 21 also carries a great line of faux-leather jackets and wool-free sweaters. Alternative Outfitters was a shoe-in for Most Vegan Friendly Shoe Store for its top-quality faux-leather high heels, sandals, sneakers, boots, men's dress shoes, and more. The studded vegan belt from Angry, Young and Poor was a cinch to clinch the prize for Best Cruelty-Free Accessory. The 17-year-old company also sells longtime vegan favorite Dr. Martens boots for men and women as well as some very radical punk heels.
The Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Company Libby went to Urban Decay, whose many luxurious makeup products are never tested on animals and contain no animal-derived ingredients. Venerable Libby nominee The Body Shop picked up the award for Best Vegan Bath and Body Product for its popular Tea Tree Face Wash. Best Vegan Cosmetics Product went to e.l.f.'s Studio 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette in a range of fun and funky colors. And Sparklehearts took home the Libby for Best Cruelty-Free Hair Product for its all-natural Shine Shampoo, which really lives up to its name.
"Fashion and cosmetics are a priority for young people, and thanks to our winners and nominees, buying the very best products available with a clear conscience is easier than ever," says PETA Youth Marketing Manager Emily Rodriguez. "Kids can have that killer look without having to worry about harming animals."
Winners were selected based on several factors, including vote count. For more information, please visit peta2.com or click here.