‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Pinky Cole Keeps It ‘Real’ in Faux Fur in Fierce New PETA Ad

“I choose FAUX because I’m REAL as hell.” Those are the unapologetic words from Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Slutty Vegan founder, and PETA honorary director Pinky Cole in our bold new campaign.

Styled in a luxe vegan shearling jacket, faux fur hat, and croc-embossed vegan leather boots, Cole shows that real style doesn’t come at the expense of other animals.

“There are vegan luxury options for everything … you do not need to compromise … I can show up in faux fur and still be that girl, and I didn’t have to kill an animal to do it.”
–Pinky Cole

No sensitive foxes in cages. No gentle cows in shackles. No curious crocodiles stabbed for a bag. Just fearless fashion that turns heads—and spares lives.

Shop the Look:

• Faux fur coat: Marei1998

• Faux fur coat: Marei1998 Eklonis coat
• Croc-embossed vegan leather bag: JW PEI Women’s Lucia Classic Top Handbag
• Faux leather boots: Wetkiss Burgundy Over the Knee Boots

• Faux shearling hat: Unreal Fur

• Faux shearling/Mongolian Lamb boots: INSMIA White Fur Boots for Women
• Faux shearling jacket: Levi’s Women’s Faux Shearling Long Coat
• Faux fur hat: Unreal Fur Natasha Hat

See More of Pinky Cole’s Work With PETA:

• Pinky Cole and Her Children Thrive in the ‘Garden of Vegan’
• PETA Launches Food Justice Campaign With ‘Slutty Vegan’ Giveaway

Killer Looks That Don’t Kill Anyone

Ready to make your closet as compassionate as it is chic? Start here:

• PETA’s Ultimate Vegan Clothing Shopping Guide
• Vegan Leather and Where to Find It
• Vegan Wool Upgrades
• Feather-Free Guide
• Eco-Friendly Vegan Clothing Brands You Need to Know About
• All About Vegan Materials

Cows Hacked Apart for Leather Shoes—Urge Companies to Ditch It Now!

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