PETA Calls On Burberry To Ban Alligator And Snake Skin At Annual Meeting

“Will Burberry remain true to its commitment to be the ‘force for good in the world’ and stop buying exotic leather?” This is a question that a PETA spokesman will ask tomorrow on behalf of PETA US, which acquired shares in the fashion company last year during the COVID-19 market downturn, at Burberry’s annual meeting in London on Wednesday July 14th.

Today’s buyers want conscious, non-violent materials, not the skin of a tortured animal. PETA encourages Burberry to join Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Chanel and others in the creation of exotic boot leather.

Why Burberry should ditch exotic skins

Burberry’s current policy is to allow the company to use Ayers, Python and Alligator skins. However, a recent PETA Asia revelatory article revealed that it caused appalling cruelty to these animals because of the bags.

The revelation shows that workers cut holes in the heads or tails of the snakes and inflate them with an air compressor, causing them to suffocate.

Alligators are usually kept in stinking water in damp, dark sheds until workers crack their necks and insert a metal rod into their brains, often while they are still conscious.

Exotic skins are dangerous to public health

Environmental experts also warned that keeping and slaughtering wild animals in unsanitary conditions creates a breeding ground for viruses such as the new coronavirus.

Help animals killed for their hide

Please do not support this suffering. Never buy bags, belts or other accessories made from exotic leather. There are so many humane, sustainable vegan materials available today that there is no excuse to wear or sell exotic skins.

Join us and encourage other top fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Prada to ban exotic leather as well: