As a lifelong animal lover and ardent supporter of ethical fashion, I find myself standing firmly with PETA in their recent protest against Pharrell Williams at TIFF. It’s disheartening to see someone who has been celebrated for his creativity and innovative spirit continue to use fur and exotic skins in his Louis Vuitton collections.
On Tuesday evening, a demonstrator representing People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) grabbed attention while musician Pharrell Williams discussed his upcoming animated film “Piece by Piece” at the Princess of Wales Theatre during the Toronto Film Festival.
At the Q&A following a screening, a PETA advocate confronted Williams about his role as creative director for Louis Vuitton’s men’s line, where he uses animal skins and fur. The activist for animal welfare exclaimed “stop causing pain to animals” while Williams, standing on stage with TIFF programmer Anita Lee nearby, replied affirmatively: “You’re correct. You’re correct. God Bless You.
Ultimately, I found myself being escorted out by three security personnel, an incident that was later shared on the PETA’s Instagram page, capturing the moment in a video post. (First person perspective)
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Tracy Reiman, PETA’s executive vice president, expressed satisfaction at potentially ceasing disruptions of Pharrell’s events, yet she pointed out that despite many promises, he has not abandoned the use of fur and exotic leathers.” (Paraphrased)
Pharrell has the ability to make a positive change immediately by using his influence against cruelty,” she continued. “It’s surprisingly simple to act with kindness.
Previously, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I, as an ardent supporter for animal rights, joined PETA activists in voicing our concerns during a special screening of the animated documentary, “Piece by Piece,” focusing on the accomplished artist Pharrell Williams.
The demonstrators additionally encouraged Williams to abandon the utilization of wild animal hides and pelts within his designs, opting instead for cruelty-free alternatives like synthetic furs and leather.
At the highly-anticipated global debut of “Piece by Piece” at TIFF, both director Morgan Neville and producers Mimi Valdés and Caitrin Rogers were present. This animated biopic showcases musical greats such as Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg.
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2024-09-11 06:55