Category: Exotic Skins
Wearing Hazmat Suits and High Heels, PETA Turns Heads Outside Hermès Store in NYC
After Hermès executives refused to address PETA’s question at the company’s annual meeting, we called in some reinforcements wearing hazmat suits and high heels.
Victory! After Hearing From PETA, Karl Lagerfeld Bans Exotic Skins
In a decision that will shake the entire fashion industry, luxury brand Karl Lagerfeld confirmed to PETA that it has banned exotic skins.
You Won’t Believe These Horrifying Quotes From a PETA Investigator
Here’s the true story of a PETA investigator who bravely went undercover at an alligator farm to expose the animals’ suffering. You won’t believe this horrifying report.
PETA Puts Louis Vuitton on Blast—Using Animal Skins Is Not Humane
Louis Vuitton’s CEO, Michael Burke, claimed that the animals used in the company’s products are “humanely farmed.” PETA had a few things to say about that.
VICTORY: Nordstrom Bans Fur and Exotic Skins!
Nearly 100,000 PETA supporters wrote to Nordstrom urging it to do better—and it worked! So many animals will be saved now that the company has banned fur and exotic skins.
PETA Victory! Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Owner Ditches Exotic Skins
PETA has been pushing for the parent company of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein to ditch exotic skins for over a decade, and against all odds, 2020 has turned out to be our year!
Did You Know Most Snakes Are Shy? Learn More With ‘Animalkind’
Did you know most of the 3,000 species of snakes are shy? You can discover the hidden lives of snakes and other animals in PETA President Ingrid Newkirk’s book “Animalkind.”
Mulberry Bans Exotic Skins, Helps Prevent Pandemics—Thanks to PETA U.K.
Experts warn the exotic skins trade may fuel the spread of diseases like COVID-19, and starting this season, Mulberry discontinued the use of skins from alligators, ostriches, and more.
Victory! After Hearing From PETA, Brooks Brothers Bans Exotic Skins
A history of urging by PETA led to this huge victory for animals.
Raising and Killing Animals for Exotic Skins Could Spark the Next Pandemic
Raising and killing exotic animals for “luxury” fashion items may be setting the stage for the next viral pandemic.
PETA Asks LVMH When It Will Stop Fueling the Next Deadly Pandemic
With its pandemic-fueling potential, LVMH’s sale of fur and exotic skins shows a total disregard for everyone’s life.
Luxury Brand Has Banned All Exotic Skins Following Appeals From PETA UK
Iconic British fashion label Paul Smith has announced a ban on exotic skins in all its future collections.
Versace Banned Kangaroo Leather—Will Other Skins Follow?
Versace has banned kangaroo leather as Australia continues to deal with devastating fires. But the brand can do more for animals.
Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law
PETA secured expert testimonies, got thousands of e-mails sent, garnered celebrity support, and did more to get these three historic laws passed in California.
Victory! California Bans Sales of Lizard, Hippo, and Caiman Skins
California’s new law will protect often-overlooked animals who want the same thing all of us do: to live their lives in peace.
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind