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Cool vs. Cruel is an annual fashion design contest that challenges students of The Art Institutes to re-interpret and improve runway looks by creatively replacing the animal fur with cruelty-free alternatives. See the 2009 contest rules, deadlines and entry forms.
To help advertise the Cool vs. Cruel competition, download your Cool vs. Cruel poster here.
This year, students will be asked to improve a cruel design by Michael Kors, Burberry Prorsum, Thakoon or Alexander McQueen. Click on the thumbnails to see a high-resolution version.
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 Michael Kors |
 Burberry Prorsum |
 Thakoon
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 Alexander McQueen
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Previous Years' Contests
2008 Cool vs. Cruel 2008 Awards Sparkle With a Constellation of Talent
2007 Cool vs. Cruel 2007
2006 Cool vs. Cruel 2006 Awards Dazzle
2005 And the Winner Is...The Animals!
Photo Credits (l-r): Chris More/Catwalking (Getty Images), Chris Moore/Catwalking (Getty Images), Brad Barket/Getty Images, Eric Ryan/Getty Images).
Related Links
Cool vs. Cruel Makes Compassion the Fashion
Cool vs. Cruel 2008 Awards Sparkle With a Constellation of Talent
Cool Vs. Cruel 2007
Cool vs. Cruel 2006 Announces Finalists
And the Winner Is...The Animals!