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A Common Thread: Beauty and the Cruelty Beast

09/21/20 • 20 min

PGHFW 2020: A Common Thread

This episode of A Common Thread is sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company and is hosted by Mallory Miller for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.

Mallory talks to Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment in Animals)’s Laboratory Investigations to discuss testing beauty products on animals.

Learn about the background of the animal testing process and the life of the animals that are being tested. Understand that more companies are opting out of testing their products on animals. Guillermo outlines ways for consumers to advocate for animals from supporting PETA legislation to contacting beauty product companies to show your opposition to these practices. To find out what products are animal cruelty-free, head to PETA’s website.

For more information on Pittsburgh Fashion Week and to see more podcasts, visit: PGHFW.COM/PODCASTS

This episode of A Common Thread is sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company and is hosted by Mallory Miller for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.

Mallory talks to Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment in Animals)’s Laboratory Investigations to discuss testing beauty products on animals.

For more information on Pittsburgh Fashion Week and to see more podcasts, visit: PGHFW.COM/PODCASTS

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Join the PGHFW: A Common Thread podcast hosts as they chat with various key players in fashion, beauty, and the creative community for PGHFW 2020's morning podcast series, starting September 21, 2020 at 5 AM. PGHFW20: A Common Thread is sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company.

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A Common Thread: Modeling, Designing, & Color Inclusivity

This episode of A Common Thread is sponsored by Rothschild Trading Company and is hosted by Jamyce Patterson for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020.

Jamyce sits down for a conversation with Pittsburgh-based model, Tanisha Thomas as well as hairstylist, salon owner, and designer, Jai Proctor to discuss the impact of African Americans in the fashion industry.

Learn about the early beginnings of Tanisha and Jai, their upbringing, and experiences that helped them reach their goals as individuals within the fashion community. The trio also discusses what fashion shows they hope will happen in 2021, fashion with a cause in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and the platforms of major fashion brands dealing with inclusivity.

For more information on Pittsburgh Fashion Week and to see more podcasts, visit: PGHFW.COM/PODCASTS