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<P><STRONG>Thursday, March 9</STRONG></P>
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<P>Even if you don't have cable and you don't religiously read the fashion
magazines, you probably have heard the buzz about Bravo's <A
href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/" target=_blank><EM><FONT
color=#bf0005>Project Runway</FONT></EM></A> and the first winner <A
href="http://www.jaymccarroll.com/" target=_blank><FONT color=#bf0005>Jay
McCarroll</FONT></A>. </FONT></P>
<P>This boy wonder has been making news across the country, dressing the red
carpet cuties and sitting front row at most every show since he was crowned the
winner of <EM>Project Runway</EM>. But his superstar cachet isn't
what makes us love him—it is his sincere affection for animals and his
motivation to make the world a better place through fashion.</FONT></P>
<P>Nibbling french fries with Jay at Manhattan's Lucky Strike, it was hard not
to be impressed with his consistent activism as well as his outrageous sense of
humor. As a designer, Jay understands how important it is to provide
animal-friendly options, and he intends to do exactly that with his upcoming
line of clothing. Also good news for compassionate fashionistas: he intends for
this line to be accessibly affordable.</P>
<P><STRONG>Wednesday, February 22</STRONG></P>
<P>The Bravo network knew they had a hit with Jay McCarroll when he won their
first season of <EM>Project Runway</EM>, hence the creation of the special <A
href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Jay/" target=_blank><EM><FONT
color=#bf0005>Project Jay</FONT></EM></A>.</P>
<P>The <EM>Project Jay</EM> premiere party was an impressive collection of
models and celebrities, with some of the biggest new names in the fashion
industry, but what impressed me most was Jay's devotion to his dog Willow, a
medium-sized mixed breed rescued from a shelter—as well as his devotion to
creating clothing that makes you look as good on the outside as you feel on the
inside. Jay's cruelty-free creations were everywhere, from the big projected
screens to the 6-foot models milling about. It would be great to see more of Jay
and his animal-friendly work on this heavily watched fashion network. Please <A
href="http://www.bravotv.com/Contact_Us/" target=_blank><FONT
color=#bf0005>contact Bravo</FONT></A> and let them know "we love Jay!"</P>
<P>Speaking with a reporter at a party, I learned about how the press has been
following Jay's every move. Even while in the spotlight, Jay kindly took the
time to talk with me about how animals are suffering for misguided fashion
statements. He told me he would check out ---- </P>
<P>He was as outraged as most people are when they learn about the cruelty. I
know I was. </P>
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<P>The website was censored for your own benefit. =0( </P>
<P>If you insist on seeing the link, this is the site I got the above text
from:</P>
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