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ART TALK: KEITH KATTNER By Brana Dane (Bella)

Dr. Keith Kattner returns to his first love, fine art, after many decades in a prestigious career as a neurosurgeon. After many years of lecturing, operating and teaching in a high-stakes, high-pressure field that saw many of his colleagues to an early grave, Dr. Kattner is happy to be starting his second career in a …

Interview with the Couch Bros on how to stay motivated

1. What is something not too many people know about you? Only few close family and friends know that I was accepted into medical school and chose to pursue a less traditional path instead. Even though a creative life has many unique challenges, I’m very grateful that things turned out as they did. I still …

Seen at the Tribeca Ball

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 09: Artist, model and writer Brana Dane attends the 2018 TriBeCa Ball at New York Academy of Art on April 9, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage) Read more

Feature on modeling and sustainable styles

Brana Dane has appeared all over the fashion scene. From the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar to the front row at Vivienne Tam. But there is something that sets her apart from most models. Her commitment to veganism and sustainability. Check out my conversation with her below. We discuss her style and activism with …

Featured in Livekindly for opening the runway at NYFW

A vegan-inspired fashion show took place last week as part of New York Fashion Week. The event showcased a variety of cruelty-free outfits, plant-based meals, and vegan products. Actress and activist Leesa Rowland hosted the event “Ashram for Animals and Yoga” held in support of rescued dogs and cats. Animal Ashram, of which Rowland is …

Featured vegan runway model, opening the show for Pelush

Wearing real animal fur is well and truly on the out, with high-end labels such as Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood (to name a few) banning it from their runways. They’re joined by high street brands like Zara, H&M, The Iconic and Net-A-Porter to show they recognise wearing fur …

Featured vegan runway model in Forbes

This Vegan Entrepreneur Is Taking On The $40B Fur Industry (And Helen Mirren Approves) Featured vegan runway model in Forbes  

Featured model on sustainability blog ODMODC

1) What are a few things you do to stay environmentally friendly? Most significantly, I became a vegan for not only health reasons, but also to limit my impact on the environment and to protest the cruel way in which animals are treated. In fact, a shocking 51% or more of total greenhouse gas emissions …

Seen in Harper’s Bazaar for the Bohn J Sell runway show

Seen in Harper’s Bazaar for the Bohn J Sell runway show