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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Justin Price

PETA Slams LV Creative Director Pharrell Williams for 'Lack of Innovation' — Why Still Use Fur From Wild Animals?

PETA supporters protest Pharrell Williams at recent film premieres, urging him to end the use of exotic animal skins in Louis Vuitton collections.

PETA has intensified its campaign against Pharrell Williams, criticising the Louis Vuitton men's creative director for what the organisation calls a lack of innovation in his continued use of wild-animal skins and fur in his collections, despite repeated promises to phase out the controversial materials.

The latest rebuke comes more than two years after Williams took the helm at Louis Vuitton and follows multiple public confrontations, including protesters disrupting film premieres and dropping banners at European events. PETA France has even called for French officials to revoke Williams' Legion of Honour award due to his use of exotic animal skins.

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