Activists decry Burberry fur use
Animal rights activists dressed as cave people gathered outside a Burberry boutique Tuesday in downtown Hong Kong, protesting the company’s use of fur.
Holding a banner that said, “Burberry: Out of the Stone Ages,” the protesters -- wearing fake brown furry vests and leggings -- urged the British brand to stop using fur. They also wielded thick plastic clubs as they made wild animal sounds.
The group also stormed the runway at a fashion show in Hong Kong on Monday night, chanting anti-fur messages before they were taken away by security guards.
Burberry’s office in Hong Kong didn’t immediately respond to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal’s latest protest. After a London demonstration last year, the company said it would continue using fur when important to the design and aesthetics of a product.
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