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Tommy Hilfiger Drops Fur!
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Damn, these victories always seem to come in pairs. Right after New Mexico announces that it has banned cockfighting, Tommy Hilfiger permanently drops fur from their collections. Citing ethical reasons for their decision, Tommy released a statement today saying:
“Starting immediately, the company will cease development of any product containing fur, and any fur garment already in production will be phased out of sales channels by the delivery of the spring 2008 collection.”
Just so you don't get the impression that these things happen overnight, here's a little behind-the-scenes for you from PETA VP Dan Mathews. Dan first ran into Tommy Hilfiger at Pamela Anderson's wedding in San Tropez in July, where they began a discussion about the ethical issues surrounding the fur industry (you know, the kind of stuff that always comes up at weddings), and they met again more recently at the World Music Awards in London in October to talk some more. Dan and Tommy had been planning on meeting again in New York this week, but it looks like that's not going to be necessary anymore. Anyway, since Pamela Anderson was responsible for the meeting in the first place, I figured I'd let her have the last word. Here's what she said about the great news when asked for comment:
"Since Tommy mostly used fur on collars and cuffs, his decision to go fur-free really puts the spotlight on fur trim, which is one of my biggest pet peeves. People who think 'it’s just a little fur trim' need to know that animals suffer tremendously for every piece of fur, and it’s unacceptable to wear any of it. Thanks, Tommy, for sticking up for the animals!"
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Wow!!
Thank you Tommy Hilfiger
And as always, thank you Pam Anderson.
Pam has done SO MUCH for the animals. She deserves a Nobel prize
Seriously
Posted by: kelly | March 14, 2007 10:58 AM
with peta and pam we got already almost every day good news! and my personal thanks to dan mathews - i drink a toast to you - and tommy hilfiger!!!
Posted by: jason meadows | March 14, 2007 02:40 PM
tommy - we love you!!!!!!
Posted by: roncalli and friends | March 15, 2007 08:16 AM
Another great step forward - this is a milestone in PETA-History!
Posted by: Dimitri Rasov | March 15, 2007 08:19 AM
Hello
I would like to introduce myself to you all of you. I was hired in October of 2006 by Toray Ultrasuede to re-invigorate the Ultrasuede® brand. A brand that was an original American Icon of luxury made world famous by the late Roy Halston Frowick. I am determined to introduce Ultrasuede® back to a new generation as the original animal friendly luxury fabric. Because Ultrasuede® does not come from the misery of factory-farmed animals I jumped at the opportunity to re locate to New York from California and re-brand Ultrasuede®. I truly believe that Fashion trends can set into motion a new way of seeing the world one that allows us to embrace a new way of thinking about who we are and what we are really capable of being. Over the past decade, Ultrasuede® has been generalized by many cheap imitations as a generic term for faux suede. Ultrasuede® is in fact the ultimate luxury and performance product that is both patented and trademarked. My goal is to get Ultrasuede® back to its former glory thru brand recognition and education. If you see fit I would like to set-up a time to discuss Ultrasuede® and how we might be able to work together to helping spread the message of compassion in fashion and stopping the useless slaughter of animals for profit. I would glady be interested in speaking to any fashion brands or designers interested in using our products.
Cheers,
Robert Steir
Marketing & Sales Manager
Fashion Department
Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc.
1450 Broadway, 15th Fl.,
New York, NY 10018
Direct: 917-342-8474
Cell: 415-265-4119
steir@ultrasuede.com
www.ultrasuede.com
What Nature Intended
Posted by: Robert Steir | March 15, 2007 05:11 PM
Thanks Tommy, now i no have problem to buy your products! My wife is specially pleased. Thanks again!
Amadeu Ferrer
Barcelona (Spain)
Posted by: Amadeu Ferrer | March 16, 2007 02:24 PM
That's the best desition you've ever taken!!!
I love Tommy and now I love this successful brand much more!!!
I'm pretty sure this is a right choise. I really respect you!!!
Posted by: Gin Lee | March 16, 2007 02:41 PM
Great! We salute you!
Posted by: Nicolene Erasmus | March 16, 2007 03:17 PM
Kudos to Hilfiger for putting ethics first. Consider me a future customer.
Posted by: Michael Griffin | March 16, 2007 03:44 PM
THANK YOU TOMMY AND DAN ! YOU HAVE A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. PAM, YOU'RE AN ANIMALS' HERO ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND HEART AND WHAT YOU'VE DONE SO FAR .
Posted by: Jamie Ralston | March 16, 2007 04:02 PM
thank you so much for being a friend to the animals. i know that your kindness will come back to you many times over. the fur industry is heartbreaking, so thank you for the courage of your convictions.
Posted by: tami fabian | March 16, 2007 04:20 PM
This is great news.
Posted by: kimberly | March 16, 2007 04:33 PM
Wow!! thanks so much this really made my day . What great news, this is great success for the animals and thanks to every one thant has taken their time to malke a diffrence.
Posted by: karina | March 16, 2007 05:40 PM
While I am glad that Tommy has banned fur, and am thankful to PETA for working so hard for animal rights, I would like to take this opportunity to point out some flaws in PETA's advertising techniques. PETA uses some very sexist adds sometimes featuring naked women and effectively making women into sex objects. How can peta work so hard for animal rights while promoting sexism with their ads? I am very disappointed in PETA for their lack of consideration for women.
Posted by: Brandi Smith | March 16, 2007 05:47 PM
Thank you Tommmy Hilfiger! Now I can buy your clothes
Thank you Pamela Anderson for all she does for the animals and to Peta for making this possible. Good Job for the Animals!!!
Posted by: Renee Kirkpatrick | March 16, 2007 05:51 PM
thank you tommy for caring about the animals and i'll be back in the stores buying your clothes again
i hope the other brand names have the same concerns and follow your lead!
Posted by: denise and her dogs | March 16, 2007 06:00 PM
GRACIAS!!!!!!
Esto es un gran avance en la lucha contra la crueldad animal. Ahora con mucho gusto usare la marca Tommy Hilfiger, aunque su comentario hacia los mexicanos fue muy desafortunado.
Posted by: Aida Cantu | March 16, 2007 06:03 PM
T - Tremendous
O - Ovation (standing)
M - Marvelous
M - Mucho grachos (ok i know)
Y - YES, YES, YES
Way2Go Tommmy & Peta.
A smile to my face!
Posted by: Maureen | March 16, 2007 06:18 PM
HOOORAY! for tommy!!
Posted by: diana | March 16, 2007 06:28 PM
I am so glad I joined this organization. You are doing great work.
Posted by: wendy woods | March 16, 2007 06:29 PM
Thanks! Great news...
Posted by: Carolina | March 16, 2007 06:36 PM
This is wonderful news! What a step forward. THANK YOU to Mr. Hilfiger, Mr. Mathews, and Ms. Anderson.
Posted by: Kerri | March 16, 2007 07:06 PM
The animals and I thank you Tommy.
Posted by: Maria Ouellette | March 16, 2007 07:14 PM
I'm grateful for your decision god bless. animals are god creatures...... thank you
Posted by: nicknakai | March 16, 2007 07:23 PM
Oh good! I am always iffy about buying name brand stuff. It's great to hear that another one of my favorite brands isn't using fur!
Posted by: Tina V. Q. | March 16, 2007 08:07 PM
This is good because it is lessening the cruelty to the animals and I totally agree with their decision.
Posted by: Lativia | March 16, 2007 08:09 PM
I'll be a faithful Tommy Hilfiger customer from now on!Thank you.
Posted by: Linda Clarke | March 16, 2007 08:35 PM
This is great! I love hearing positive news when animal rights are concerned. My thanks to Pam and Tommy Hilfiger for their commitment to being ethical!
Posted by: Andrew | March 16, 2007 09:01 PM
im so glad that more people are taking notice of this situation. thanks tommy hilfiger and to everyone who does there part in this world!!!! and of course pam anderson is a huge part of PETA and she rocks just for that reason alone!!!
Posted by: Kris Shulfer | March 16, 2007 09:29 PM
TOMMY HILFIGER ROCKKKKKKKKKSSS
Posted by: fernanda | March 16, 2007 10:29 PM
a nobel peace prize for Pam - I love it!
Posted by: annie | March 16, 2007 11:30 PM
Amazing news!
I hope many in the fashion industry will follow the example of Tommy Hilfiger!
Posted by: Diana Vancea | March 16, 2007 11:35 PM
thanks to everyone involved in the process of removing fur from the clothing line. now on to the next designer!!
Posted by: terri calabrese | March 17, 2007 01:16 AM
Thankyou Tommy Hilfiger! Lets hope and pray that the fashion industry, will learn, and soon be fur-free!!
Cheers!
Posted by: Subul | March 17, 2007 03:28 AM
from Spain, thanks
I will back buy in your shops.
sorry I don´t speak english.
thanks
Posted by: MarÃa | March 17, 2007 03:48 AM
Good news! Way to Go Tommy Hilfiger!
Posted by: Hege | March 17, 2007 05:03 AM
Thank you ;-)
Posted by: Claire Falcomatà | March 17, 2007 06:36 AM
I didnt love Pam Anderson, because she always remaind me on a beautiful plastic doll. But now, I see that she is clever and very human woman. Thank you,Pam, for everything you do for the animals. Thank you,Tommy,too.
Posted by: mina | March 17, 2007 07:35 AM
I fully support it! Good decision!
Posted by: Linda | March 17, 2007 09:22 AM
Thank you, Tommy! This a huge step for the fashion industry. One down, many more to go. Thank you again, Tommy Hilfiger for your progressive fashion sense.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 17, 2007 09:34 AM
HALLELUYAH!! What wonderful news! I sincerely hope that this is a trend throughout the fashion industry! THANK-YOU sooo VERY much for deciding not to use fur, faux or otherwise!! Personally, I think fur should be banned completely! It is a heinious market and certainly unnecessary. It is vain, barbaric and unacceptable to treat animals with such cruelty!
I DO hope that other fashion designers make the decision to ban fur as well!
Thank-you again and thank-you from the animals too!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Scharin | March 17, 2007 10:20 AM
One more victory for animals!!! Let's all keep up the great strides!
Posted by: Angie | March 17, 2007 11:05 AM
It is a breath of fresh air to know that people are starting to understand the pain of these animals. I say thank you Ms. Anderson and Mr. Lee for helping ones that can not talk for themselves.
Posted by: Rachel | March 17, 2007 11:45 AM
Woo Hoo & thank you Tommy
Posted by: pinky jain pan | March 17, 2007 01:07 PM
Fabby news and all thanks go to Dan and Pam's hard work and reason with Tommy. Thanks Tommy for listening to the debate and taking this leap.
Posted by: Step from England | March 17, 2007 01:14 PM
thank you tommy
Posted by: stephanie | March 17, 2007 01:50 PM
Mr. Hilfiger:
Thanks so much for going fur-free. Now I can shop at your stores without a guilty conscience.
Yours truly,
Marjorie Hass
Posted by: Marjorie Hass | March 17, 2007 02:47 PM
with peta and pam we got already almost every day good news! and my personal thanks to dan mathews - i drink a toast to you - and tommy hilfiger!!!
Posted by: abdullah ahmed | March 17, 2007 03:13 PM
Great news TOMMY im a fan of your clothes but detested the idea of you using fur trim, now i shall purchase more with a clearer conscience great decision well Done and Thanks Niall
Posted by: Niall Maguire | March 17, 2007 03:36 PM
well thank you now i can actually wear some of your clothes again....tommy thank you thank you thank you
Posted by: elgin lee baker | March 17, 2007 03:59 PM
THANKS TOMMY!!! WE LOVE U!!! WE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
Posted by: sofia | March 17, 2007 04:29 PM
Wiiihiiii!!!!
Great news.....Bravo Tommy and Pam ( as always)!!!!
Posted by: Fidel Kastro | March 17, 2007 05:43 PM
I'll be rest assured I can buy anything from Tommy from now on!
Posted by: Mabel | March 17, 2007 10:54 PM
A big thank you to Tommy Hilfiger. I love your clothes and now I don't have to feel guilty about it! ... and thanks, of course, to Pam Anderson for her dedication to animals' welfare.
Posted by: Joanne Carbone | March 17, 2007 11:37 PM
Thank you Tommy, and Pam too!
My son like your clothes but never buy them because of the cruelty against animals, but now I am shure he loves it more and even want to wear it. I am proud of you.
Posted by: Suzanna van der Voort | March 18, 2007 10:36 AM
Every step taken to uplift life is a step closer to peace. Thank-you Tommy Hilfiger for choosing life, for choosing peace and for choosing to be an example to our present and future generations. We salute you!
Posted by: Elizabeth López | March 18, 2007 11:03 AM
Hej Peta!
Vi er også nogle i Danmark, lille europæisk land, der støtter jer og jeres fantastiske stykke arbejde..
Way To Go Tommy!
Love Ya!
Posted by: UniqueTrash Designs | March 18, 2007 11:57 AM
woooow!
thank you so much tommy, and as always pam anderson!
you should deffently be proud!
we love you!
Posted by: hayleyboe | March 18, 2007 02:32 PM
I'm glad Tommy will no longer use fur, but I don't even like artificial fur. If it looks real, it doesn't really send the message very clearly.
Posted by: Sandra Wilson | March 18, 2007 03:32 PM
I have to congratulate all the people out there that made this work. Great work with Dropping Fur from your wardrobe line Tommy Hilfiger!! I love your clothing and wouldn't purchase it until you dropped the use of fur.. I am now a Hilfiger girl again and so are my children.. You have us back again.. Sincerely, Christina & Ron
Posted by: Christina | March 18, 2007 05:19 PM
THANK YOU TOMMY!, YOU SHOW THAT YOU CARE NOT ONLY FOR PROFITS BUT ALSO FOR MORE IMPORTANTS CAUSES LIKE THE RIGHTS OF THE ANIMALS IN GENERAL, THANK YOU FOR BEING SO CARING, BRAVO FOR YOU!!
Posted by: Patricia Milla | March 18, 2007 09:40 PM
Thankyou for sticking up for animals, I Hate to hear about animals suffering
Posted by: Hunter | March 18, 2007 10:21 PM
This is Brill news!!!! I am soooooo pleased!! All we got to do now is keep the pressure on to the others who still use fur and one day we will stop this cruel and evil trade. But Tommy well done you are a good man!!!
Posted by: Karen | March 19, 2007 06:58 AM
Thanx 4 such a good news! 1 more victory)))
Posted by: Looney_tune | March 19, 2007 07:51 AM
Thank you very much Tommy Hilfiger, CHEERS to you and Pam Anderson! I will add you to my list of choice stores. Again, thanks for your kindness.
Posted by: Marianne B. | March 19, 2007 09:13 AM
Tommy Hilfiger - you are a LEGEND! Now, I'll start buying your label! Pam, you are just an Angel for everything you do for the animals!
Posted by: Claire | March 19, 2007 09:50 AM
Great news!! gogeous cruelty free clothing!! what more can you ask for?
Posted by: Jaz | March 19, 2007 09:51 AM
huge thanks to all the people that give there time to peta and all celeberites who have the power and money to do more i just wish more celeberties would get involed people would listen but everyone deserves a huge thanks and a big one to peta without you so meny would die god smiles on you. fight on !!!!!
Posted by: sarah | March 19, 2007 10:23 AM
Thank you tommy for stopping the use of fur. I will definitely purchase more of your produts from now on. I hope other designers follow suit.
Posted by: gayathri | March 19, 2007 10:43 AM
Tommy Hilfiger: Thank you so much for your decision! I'm elated!
Pamela, your are a warrior!
As a team, you two may have just turned everything around in the fashion world.
Tommy, you and a handfull of other designers have started the ball rolling now.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you Tommy Hilfiger and Pamela Anderson!
You are good people with good hearts. God Bless you.
Posted by: Lauran | March 19, 2007 11:26 AM
Thanks so much to Tommy Hilfiger! This designer is now on my list of clothing that is acceptable to purchase. We are all very appreciative of his stand against fur!
Posted by: Jane Messere | March 19, 2007 11:26 AM
THANKS TOMMY FOR SAVING ANIMALS LIVES AND STOPPING ANIMAL CRUELTY. YOU'RE SPEAKING VERY LOUDLY FOR THEM!
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS!!
BRENDA
Posted by: BRENDA | March 19, 2007 12:44 PM
Muchas Gracias Tommy ! !!! Has hecho una diferencia ENORME para todos los animales que dia a dia sufren de verdad Muchas Gracias.
Posted by: Camelin Toro | March 19, 2007 02:41 PM
This is the best news since I heard Ralph was dropping it! I'm so encouraged that so many designers are coming around!
There is a great song if any of you haven't heard it from Maria Daines called 'I am the owner of this coat'. It's from the fur animal's perspective. To hear the song go to http://www.maria-daines.com/music-1.html
The song talks about how stupid this 'fashion thrill' really is.
Thank you Pam and Dan for all of your hard work and a million thank yous for Tommy!!! We and the fur animals love you!!! muah!!! :)
Posted by: Pamela Bertsch | March 19, 2007 03:48 PM
Thank you so much Tommy Hilfiger! This is a big step that was much needed, hopefull other designers will start following in your footsteps!
Posted by: Heidi Charnquist | March 19, 2007 06:07 PM
thankyou so much. now you have one more customer :) and i bet youll get many more aside from me now! you made a great move and thanks for thinking about the animals.
Posted by: Carolina | March 19, 2007 08:54 PM
Thank you Tommy, you are decent.
Posted by: Nicolas Nasrallah | March 19, 2007 11:23 PM
Thanks for being an ethical company. You have helped animals everywhere and im sure they appreciate it!
Posted by: Jessica | March 21, 2007 01:43 PM
Thank you very much Tommy, way to go man!! I love you Pam, you are the best!!
Posted by: Luis Diego Pérez | March 21, 2007 04:27 PM
A very Huge thank you to Tommy Hilfiger for banning fur and Dan and Pamela for all the hard work you are doing for the Animals. The suffering those poor things have to go through just for greedy selfish Humans..If that's what they are.. Certainly they don't belong on this planet. About time they left our Animal friends alone. Now you other Designers should follow suit and stop using the Fur from murdered Animals... God watch over all those that love Animals...xxx
Posted by: Colin Jenkins | March 21, 2007 05:58 PM
WOW!!clap,clap,clap!!! Thank you so much Tommy,Peta and Pam for everything..VICTORY
Posted by: vanilla | March 22, 2007 12:18 AM
:)Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After seeing the horable things animals go through to have them skinned alive im upset and i am all for the idea of loosing the fur. I am now a faithful customer
Posted by: ashley | March 22, 2007 08:04 PM
It is a relief to realize that people can really make a difference in the world. Thank you for dropping fur away from your designs. I am sure that everysingle pro-animals advocate and animal will thank you in a lifetime!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Xochitl Citlalli | March 23, 2007 04:04 PM
Gracias, muchas gracias.
Now I will be please to buy your products, thanks you, and thanks in the name of the animals.
I hope many will follow you and shows compassion for these beautiful creatures.
Posted by: marcela lopez | March 26, 2007 06:33 AM
That's great, major signature brands vowed to trash the uses of fur. Many animals were save.
Pamela was truly an animal-hero...
Thanks TOMMY :)
Posted by: Joey Alcantara | March 26, 2007 09:21 AM
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! There is absolutely nothing fashionable about wearing fur! Thank you for taking a stand and for being a leader in the fashion industry. Thank you, Pamela, for being a voice to so many voiceless animals!
Posted by: Kenda Fox-Myers | March 26, 2007 11:50 AM
This is the best decision you've ever made! You just found yourself a brand new customer.
Thank you!!!
Laura :-)
Posted by: Laura | March 27, 2007 10:38 PM
Oh my god! Thank you, so very much. Arigato gozaimasu! :) :)This is fantastic news! Thanks again to Mr. Hilfiger, Mr. Mathews, and Ms. Anderson.
Posted by: Cynthia Valle | March 28, 2007 05:39 PM
Thank you Tommy ....You have my full support!!!!! I hope more companies will adopt your decision......
Posted by: Jacqueline Ashby | April 20, 2007 02:00 PM