Fashion

[SeaMaiden]

This post is not long for this world....it. will be poofed as too argumentive.........

[dragthewaters]

Not all leather is a byproduct of the meat industry. Here's a scene from the documentary Earthlings showing that non-meat cows are often used for leather (warning: disturbing content, obviously):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIospdtucp4

As for the vegan parent with a malnourished kid...there are plenty of vegan parents out there who raise children with proper nutrition. A vegan diet requires planning but will be nutritionally complete if planned properly.

[walkingal]

With all of the man-made material out there that is so real looking, you have to wonder what's the point in purchasing real leather goods. 

[AuntG]

I grew up on a farm so I understand that animals are slaughtered for food, but I don't like lamb's leather jackets. Just those words alone make me sad.