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Kimora's Fabulous Faux Fur Barbie

Written by PETA

Posted 04-25-2008

Model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons, whose Baby Phat ads and clothes were once disturbingly furry, has had a big change of heart over the time we have known her. Contact Music published an article yesterday about Kimora’s reasons for giving her branded Barbie doll a faux-fur coat accessory. Kimora says wants kids to know that faux fur is both compassionate and stylish, saying of the doll:

"She has a faux-fur chinchilla coat, because I want to show kids that synthetic fur can be fabulous, too. She's everything a Barbie is supposed to be."

So, thanks to Kimora for helping to spread the word. In the meantime, I’m trying to come up with some other Barbie dolls that will be equivalently effective as educational tools for kids. So far, I’ve got “Seal Hunt Protest Barbie” (artist’s rendition below), and “Runway Takeover Barbie”. If anyone else has any suggestions, let me know.

TableandHome / CC

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Recent Comments

avmf8 commented:

Oct 19, 2009 5:21 PM

Just thought I would say primates do in fact eat some meat. However it is only about 20 or less of the diet no more then that.My diet is about 15 meat the rest vegatables. I only have meat at supper time and the odd time maybee a couple of eggs with breakfast. Primates such as chimpanzees eat monkeys every now ad then. Monkeys also sometimes eat animals like mice and lizards and other tings. Not to mention all primates eat insects. I have no doutp some kill themselves eating meat. but that is do to the fact they eat way more then they should be. Though mostly if I have meat it is more sushi then say steak. Which is raw fish so you can eat raw meat. The reason people need meat cooked is some people found it tasted better cooked then raw. Slowly over time cooking meat made people need it cooked. Which led to also eating animals people could not eat otherwise. Some things in for instance fish are actually required for proper function of the body. Still no need to keep animals in crates and all that. Which would not be done if people did not eat so much meat. Though I think any farmed animal should be kept properly. Such as free roam and I don't mean like the fake free roam eggs thing. I mean for real having free range egg chickens.
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Carolyn C commented:

Mar 27, 2009 1:22 PM

Environmental Barbie GO GREEN!!! I think that everyone has freedom of speech and should follow their heart. It is your life so live it but everyone has an opinion on how their heart feels. There is nothing wrong with education and if you truly believe something is wrong and cruel then you should not do it. Depends on the person and their heart. I am an animal lover and my choice is when I know there is cruelty I do not believe that this should be the way it is done. It really hurts my heart. I don't think that testing on animals is the way to go especially if it works on animals but not on humans. Cruelty is done at the hands of people who just don't care and their heart is not in the right place. Also take the horses out of NY or just let them go through the parks not in the streets where people don't even have a chance. Thank you and God Bless A Be true to yourself.
Meredith commented:

May 4, 2008 5:23 AM

Realistically and regardless Mattel companies still flock jackets dresses and collector's items with feathers. I doubt the birds willingly give them up. And though I can not comment as to the sincerity of Ms. Simmons desire for fur free toys at the end of the day she is still in this for the money. I view it through the Amy Grant spectrum. When an artist celebrity or figurehead has reached the end of their 15 minutes they look for anything to extend their time. Children's toys can dictate style and spiral her clothing lines back up. There is no other reason to partner with Mattel. Iconic as the Barbie may still be the Bratz dolls are the hot item. How parent company MGA entertainment ranks in this system may be more important then how the glitterati has chosen to posture itself.
Calinda commented:

May 2, 2008 9:44 PM

All of you who believe "God put animals on this earth for humans to have food" must not be reading much on health issues. As time goes by more and more research being conducted is finding out that human meat consumption is a major contributor to heart disease arthritis premature aging and cancer to name but a few. Again we primates human beings are primates survive predominantly on fruit vegetables and nuts and seeds. One does not find cancer or heart disease amongst wild animals who eat raw natural food that they are meant to eat carnivores eat raw meat we are not carnivores. The only way we get through a meat meal is by cooking it and covering it in some kind of condiment like mayo. Please people stop being brainwashed. Use reason and logic and think for yourselves!
NEEL PERSAUD commented:

May 2, 2008 7:37 AM

PETA HAS THE EXACT RIGHT MESSAGE GOING! PRAISE THEM!
Colton Woods commented:

May 1, 2008 7:37 PM

I agree. Eating meat is ok and god did put animals on the earth for food. But at the same time have a life full of quality. Not to but stuck in a cage all day. Whether its true or not Barbie wears real of fake fur it doesn't matter because thats not the problem. The problem is the puppy mills and other places where animals are cooped up all day with no attention and human care. Yes there are slaughter houses. There is nothing wrong with that because most meat is a good type of protein but when you have massive numbers of them in small confined places within cruel conditions you have a problem. The fur that comes from the animals that were HUMANELY put to rest for their meat should be used for coats and other things because then we are using everything the animal has. No waste involved. Fake furs are great but there is no reason to kill an animal just for its fur. Use its meat for food its bones for tools use everything its got. PETA is on the right track and I fully support them. Animal cruelty is wrong and there is no need for the tourcher of animals just so that some sorry people can make money.
Alyssa commented:

May 1, 2008 8:53 AM

"Eating meat is ok. God put animals on this earth so humans could have food." I agree. Once people find a humane way of killing animals sure I'll go back to sausage on my pizza. Until then tofu it is.
Mike Quinoa commented:

Apr 30, 2008 12:38 PM

Cathie I wonder if there is more to the story? Maybe Pam did it in exchange for them putting some veg options on the menu. I think Pam is very committed. As an inyourface activist she's not afraid to step on a few toes or stick her neck out. Let's not forget all the good she does for animals.

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