Animal rights activists worldwide are banding together for a week of action against the exotic-skins industry, spearheaded by PETA U.S. and other PETA entities. The focus is on pressuring luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci to ditch the use of cruelly obtained exotic skins in their products. The question on everyone’s mind is, when will these top designers prioritize sustainability and compassion by opting for vegan materials that don’t involve the torture and slaughter of exotic animals?
The week of action kicked off with a bang as activists took to the streets in Beverly Hills, California, targeting the aforementioned luxury brands. Subsequent protests in New York City, Bellevue, Washington, Honolulu, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, saw over 100 PETA supporters and animal rights advocates standing up against the use of exotic skins in fashion.
In a powerful collaboration, PETA joined forces with street artist Praxis for an art campaign in New York City, showcasing graphic images of animals killed for clothing and accessories sold by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. The aim is to shed light on the brutal reality of the exotic-skins industry and urge consumers to make compassionate choices.
### Taking Action Against Cruelty
PETA’s investigations into the exotic-skins industry have revealed horrifying practices, including animals being subjected to cramped, filthy conditions, brutal dismemberment, and agonizing deaths. From reptile farms in Africa, North America, and Asia, these intelligent and sensitive creatures endure unimaginable suffering all for the sake of fashion.
### Join the Movement Online
For those unable to participate in physical protests, PETA has launched an online component to the week of action. By completing simple daily tasks on your computer or smartphone, you can make a difference for animals exploited in the exotic-skins industry. The power to create change is in your hands, no matter where you are. So, what are you waiting for? Stand up for compassion and join the fight against cruelty in fashion today.