PETA Save the Whales Ad: On Target or Over the Line?


Updated 08/26/09 7:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 99 comments

PETA Save the Whales Ad: On Target or Over the Line?

The animal rights group PETA has never been known for employing subtle tactics, but they are known for showing some skin. Their recently unveiled ad, a billboard in Jacksonville, FL, shows some flesh — that of an obese woman in a bikini and they compare her to a whale. Needless to say, people are outraged by fat shaming tactics being used to promote vegetarianism. PETA stands by their ad and Read more

PETA's Latest Ad Tries to Promote Veganism With an Injured Woman


Updated 02/29/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

PETA Sex Ad

Nothing mixes like sex and veggies if you ask PETA. They anti-meat group isn't afraid to use sexualized women to promote its message. Not surprisingly, PETA's latest ad relies on sex again, but if you ask me, it makes veganism seem anything but appetizing. It features "Jessica," a pantsless woman wearing a neck brace. Jessica is suffering from "BWVAKTBOOM" (Boyfriend Went Vegan and Knocked the Read more

Link Time: Kate Moss May Hold the World Record For Most Vogue Covers


Updated 04/02/12 10:04 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Fashion News For April 2, 2012

Wait — how many Vogue covers has Kate Moss been on? — Stylelist Claire Danes reveals she's a "sales slut" in ASOS mag — HuffPost Style Maroon 5's Adam Levine and model Anne V. call it quits — Styleite The future is here: say "hello" to beauty and fashion vending machines — The Fashion Spot Has PETA gone too far? — The Daily Beast Salma Hayek on life before the red carpet and Read more

Sexism, Stereotypes, and the Super Bowl: Recent Ads That Sexualize Women


Updated 02/06/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Women in Super Bowl Ads

Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more

Roberto Cavalli's Supermodel-Packed Spring '12 Shoot, Agyness Deyn Hits the Pole, and More


Updated 01/10/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News For Jan. 10, 2012

Behind the scenes of Roberto Cavalli's "goddess"-packed Spring '12 shoot — Style.com Kim Kardashian gets replaced by a dog for Skechers — HuffPo Style Anna Wintour corrals 22 designers into campaigning for Obama — Styleite Stella McCartney wishes she were "less sensible" — The Cut Is this Proenza Schouler's latest It bag? — Stylelist Stars who seriously piss off PETA — The Daily Read more

PETA Plans to Launch Porn Site to Promote Veganism


Updated 09/22/11 4:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

PETA to Launch Porn Website

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is no stranger to using sex appeal to get people's attention. In the past, the vegan activist group has used images of nude celebs, like Alicia Silverstone, in ads to convince people to give up meat, but now PETA is taking this tactic one giant step further. The animal rights' group plans to launch a pornographic website to promote its message Read more