Arielle, 21, and Sacha, 23
How do you guys have the cojones to wear fur?
A: I have no idea. I just like it.
S: Yeah, it’s not really a big decision. It’s not moral or anything. We’re both lifelong vegetarians — we don’t eat meat. We’re total hypocrites, but we don’t care. Because to me, if you’re going to wear a pair of leather boots, what’s the difference between a cow’s life and a rabbit’s?
Have long have you guys been wearing fur? Is it a recent obsession or have you been long-time fur lovers?
A: I got this jacket like, five years ago. And I think this was my first good one.
Where did you get it?
A: My friend actually gave it to me for my birthday.
That’s a nice gift!
A: I know right! I was stoked.
S: This one I actually bought at the flea market in California.
Are you from California?
S: Yeah, we’re both from L.A. Our mom had this fantastic squirrel coat when we were little that went to the floor, and I remember walking around in it when I was six.
A: That’s probably where we got it from.
S: Yeah, I can’t really say there was a specific date when I started to wear fur — there would always be little accents of it on something or another.
Do you guys attract attention together walking around wearing fur?
A: Just like, stupid comments. The other night, we went to get some drinks and we walked by some people and they called out, “There’s a whole lot of fur on that jacket!” and I said, “Oh, really? You noticed?” Either people love it, or they think you’re ridiculous. There’s no in-between at all.
What about when you tell people you’re vegetarian?
S: I’ve had some people who have gone off on me before, and I’m like, “Look at your boots!”
Commentarium (5 Comments)
Even the mannequins in London are outrageous...In Camden Market, they were all sneering like Billy Idol.
Helloooo Arielle and Sacha...<3
the hypocrisy generation...do what I say...not what I do
1.The hypocrites here admitted to being hypocrites 2. Just because one person may be hypocritical within the realm of his/her own actions, that doesn't mean that he or she is telling anyone else not "do what they do". For example, Arielle and Sasha are vegetarians who wear fur. While there may be a moral disconnect between those two things, that doesn't mean that they would criticize someone for eating meat. It doesn't mean that they use their eating habits to achieve a sense of moral superiority, does it?
Admission of hypocrisy doesn't somehow make OK. And not only did they admit hypocrisy but then tried to rationalize ("Because to me, if you’re going to wear a pair of leather boots, what’s the difference between a cow’s life and a rabbit’s?"). Like, at least be consistent. If you have the cajones to wear the fur, don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.
Now you say something