Express Wins Proggy Award

Express clothing company won a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Proggy Award for the Most Compassionate 2010 Fall Clothing Line. This fall, Express launched a new line for men and women called “(Minus the).” The line, which features more than 30 pieces, is driven by leather, fur, and wool alternatives, including faux-fur coats, faux-leather jackets, and faux-suede boots. As the Express website says, “Animal-friendly faux is the new state of cool.” The Proggy Awards are PETA’s annual awards given to companies and individuals who are working to create “a more humane world.”