Breaking: PETA Supporter Infiltrates Giorgio Armani Show Over Use of Wild-Animal Skins | PETA

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2024

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Just a short while ago, a supporter of PETA made a striking entrance at the Giorgio Armani fashion show held at the Park Avenue Armory. Dressed in a “snakeskin” leotard that featured the message “Armani: Drop Wild Animal Skins” on the back, the activist called on the designer to eliminate the use of animal skins from his collections, following the lead of many other brands. Holding a sign with a graphic image of a bloody alligator, she poured what appeared to be blood over herself and walked down the runway before security intervened and escorted her out. Shortly after, another activist took to the runway. You can find photos and videos of the incident here.

"As Armani showcases his creations in New York City, the defenseless animals destined for his fashion line suffer in agony and squalor before facing a brutal fate," states Tracy Reiman, Executive Vice President of PETA. "PETA urges Armani to stop supporting cruelty and to abandon the outdated practice of using animal hides."

A PETA Asia inquiry into abattoirs in Indonesia reveals shocking practices where snakes are filled with water, struck with hammers, and sliced with blades while they may still be aware of what’s happening. PETA's investigations have also captured instances in the fashion sector where workers violently strike crocodiles' necks, thrust metal rods down their spines, decapitate fully aware lizards with machetes, and use electric shocks on ostriches before cutting their throats in front of their panicked companions.

PETA highlights that several prominent fashion designers, such as Mulberry, Victoria Beckham, Chanel, Burberry, Diane von Furstenberg, and Vivienne Westwood, have prohibited the use of reptile skins and other animal hides in their products.

PETA, which promotes the idea that "animals are not ours to use for clothing," emphasizes that every animal has its own identity and feelings. They also provide free Empathy Kits to help individuals learn about compassion towards animals. For additional details, you can check out PETA.org or follow them on X, Facebook, or Instagram.