Did you know that November is World Vegan Month?

There are many reasons why people decide to go vegan. One of the popular reasons is environmental concern. Many vegans believe that avoiding animal products in general and boycotting factory farming in particular can actually save the world.

At online ethical fashion boutique Bourgeois Boheme we decided to reveal the myths and truth about the “V” minority group.

10 MYTHS ABOUT VEGANS

1. “Vegans are the pale anemic bunch”
No way Jose! Get yourself a bucket of cold water before you click into Vegan bodybuilders website. Olympic champion Carl Lewis, gorgeous Alicia Silverstone and hot Joaquin Phoenix are amongst famous vegan hotties. You may find the list of vegan celebs at www.goveg.com .

2. “If you want to know what’s in fashion, don’t bother asking a vegan”
The best fashion accessory for Vegans is the one matching their beliefs. The mainstream has now caught on that “Green is the new Black” and compassionate fashion is in vogue. Stella McCartney is one among many designers who refuses to use fur or leather in any of her prêt-a-porter collections.

3. “Vegans are Fruit loops”
There may be a few fruit loops amongst them but there are a few rather brilliant minds too. Mr Janez Drnovsek, president of Slovenia, is vegan, and just to name few revered veggie brains - Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer, Albert Einstein and Leonardo Da Vinci. Maybe tofu is the next brain food …

4. “Vegans live on rabbit food”
Vegans love their rabbit food but they also love to tantilise their taste buds with scrumptious cuisines from around the world. Does the sound of Brazil Nut Choc Temptation sound too good to be vegan? Go to veginity.com for this recipe and more.

5. “Stylish Vegan footwear = Oxymoron”
Not anymore! Happy Vegan feet can now step out in style with stores like Bourgeois Boheme, www.bboheme.com . Footwear and accessories for both men and women are ethically sourced from around the world. Look out for the new collection under their own label coming out in the vegan month of November.

6. “Vegans love animals more than people”
The furry, scaly and warty ones are their passion but high on their priorities too is the welfare of their fellow 2-legged Homo sapiens variety too.

7. “Vegans will not rest until they convert the entire world into Vegans”
They would love everyone to be vegan of course but they do understand that this is the real world. Another way around is to set up a little country of vegans! One group hopes to purchase an island to establish their very own vegan island community.

8. “Vegans are all humourless, angry extremists”
You can speak out for animals and to have fun at the same time too. One such “cheeky” way is getting your gear off and running nude along the streets of Pamplona. Intrigued? Go to PETA’s (People for the Ethical treatment of Animals) runningofthenudes.com for more details.

9. “Vegans are tree huggers”
Indeed they are and they love hugging lots of other things too! Actually, veganism and environmentalism go hand in hand. Did you know that farmed animals, cow’s flatulence for one, produce more greenhouse gas emissions (18%) than the world’s entire transport system (13.5%)? Go to the Vegan Society for further interesting facts.

10. “Vegans have a chip on their shoulders”
“Let’s say you were stranded on a deserted island and your only food source was a turtle, would you eat it…?”
Vegans are bombarded with such absurd scenarios everyday; it’s not surprising that they may snap back! If you really want to know what vegetarian ethics is about go to Vegetarians International Voice for Animals website.

Happy Vegan Day!!!

Bourgeois Boheme
www.bboheme.com

For further information contact Vika Lebedeva
vika@bboheme.com
Bourgeois Boheme, PO BOX 803, Richmond TW9 4XW, UK
Office: 0208 408 2220
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