DBTV: Project Runway's TIM GUNN on Fur

I had a few moments to catch up with Tim Gunn at the Bryant Park Hotel for his conference with PETA on the fur industry. Tim is an outspoken advocate for animals used in the fashion industry, and calls for responsibility and accountability from every single person using or wearing the skin of an animal - whether it is fur, leather, or wool.

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[BradleyKeiferRoss]

Two hypocrites. The famous one has promoted Saga Fur and eats meat, wears leather. I guess they must not have retained him. The other "Joshua Oshua" has made a commercial for Lord and Taylor, which sells fur big time. Give it up guys, no one will follow your advice when you are such fakes!

[JoshuaOshua]

@BradleyKeiferRoss @Dottiecurran, @RottenJaws, @bloboshitful, @daveybaby131, @TheDeeFormed, @TheBitchinbabs, @davidlynn77, @TruthfromMama, @ZarahLean, @RottenJaws, @kellygreen5556, @clittyclitty1, etc...

You are losing your originality and getting boring!

[MultiLillylilly]

I notice the Peta wackos first try lies and then threats but fail to convince anyone to follow their dishrag lead in "fashion". Zarah, come back!

[JoshuaOshua]

Yes, compassion is "wacko". On the other hand, industrial killing machines (fur farms, factory farms) are totally sane. Just listen to yourself. It's pathetic.

[yfb75]

a fur makes someone look rich? it's the man that make the clothes, not the clothes that makes the man...

[PalestinianGazelle]

Fur is beautiful-- only on animals.

Anyone that is ok with wearing fur even after they know the truth behind the fur industry, is selfish, insensitive, cruel, and a moron!

[xeniakennedy]

@mybigredlip people might have the legal right but it's morally reprehensible to kill innocent animals, not that most people have a conscience

[mybigredlip]

@xeniakennedy How does it suck? He saying you have the right to wear what you want, just own up to it. Dont be a coward, it think thats respectable.

[mybigredlip]

@funklemonde Despite what you say, i still cant believe you put lives of animals before humans. The animals i wear bred extremly quickly and they are no where near extinction. I dont go out of my way to find rare furs. And who the hell is asking for your respect? If you are so determined to your animals, why dont you go out a be one. Cuz that is what I'm getting from you.

[funklemonde]

@mybigredlip i don't eat or wear any animal products or use animal products tested on animals.i avoid everything that has involved cruelty to animals as much as is possible so what you are saying makes no sense.i have no respect for anyone who kills animals,you are the same as someone who kills humans to me.

[mybigredlip]

@funklemonde no, i think you are. I own up to it. I dont try to cowardly hide myself and say that i didn't kill the animal. I own up to the pelts I wear and all you can do is clock me about it. I take responsibility for it and I'm proud. So if you want to talk about pathetic losers, look in the mirror honey.

[xeniakennedy]

@funklemonde you're right, that part sucks

[funklemonde]

@xeniakennedy i don't think it is cool at all when he says it's ok as long as you take responsibility

[funklemonde]

@mybigredlip you are a sad and pathetic loser

[funklemonde]

@designerlejla no,faux fur still promotes fur and it is sometimes very hard to tell the fake from the real.much of the so called fake fur is really dog and cat fur from china.

[funklemonde]

ALL things that come from animals involve high levels of cruelty and the animals are almost always slaughtered.there is no such thing as humane meat,dairy,eggs,wool or any other animal product regardless of the lies the industries are so shamelessly telling