"Even if you buy a fur glove with the little trim, and you think 'Oh, my God, it's just a little trim,' that animal got clubbed"
- Eva Mendes
About this Quote
In this quote, Eva Mendes is highlighting the harsh reality behind the fashion business's usage of fur. She is stressing that even if a fur item might seem little or insignificant, it still represents the suffering and ruthlessness caused upon animals. The reference of a "little trim" on a fur glove works as a metaphor for the larger issue at hand - the exploitation and mistreatment of animals for the sake of fashion. Mendes is advising individuals to think beyond the shallow appeal of fur and consider the ethical ramifications of their purchases. She reminds us that every fur item has a story, and it typically involves the brutal clubbing of innocent animals.
This quote is written / told by Eva Mendes somewhere between March 5, 1974 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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