Will This Naked, ‘Bleeding’ Activist Persuade Hermès to Ditch Reptile Skins?

Posted by on July 1, 2015 | Permalink

Last week, a shocking PETA US investigation revealed how live reptiles are sawn open on farms that supply “luxury” retailer Hermès.

This week, one bold activist made a memorable statement outside the Hermès store at The Royal Exchange in London to highlight the cruelty that goes into making Kelly and Birkin bags.

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Naked, body-painted like a crocodile and lying in a pool of “blood”, Harriet, a PETA supporter, made sure nobody could miss her protest. She says:

After watching PETA US’ footage showing the abuse and pain endured by crocodiles and alligators before they’re killed for Hermès, I knew I had to do something. This kind of cruelty can never be justified in the name of fashion.

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PETA US’ investigator visited farms in Zimbabwe and Texas that supply crocodile and alligator skins to Hermès-owned tanneries. The investigator found that reptiles were trapped in barren and severely crowded pits. One farm manager sawed open alligators’ necks – the animals were still moving minutes after the crude attempt to slaughter them.

Here’s the harrowing video:

We’re calling on Hermès to stop profiting from these animals’ miserable lives and deaths by taking exotic skins off its shelves for good.

Please join us by sending a message to the store today: