Trend Hunter speculated that the obvious overuse of fur in Vogue Paris in an August 2008 editorial featuring Daria Werbowy would anger PETA. However, it turns out that Vogue Paris does not want to be so sly or speculative about it, so they included images of a fur-laden Raquel Zimmermann flipping the bird to a PETA protester. FIERCE!!!
Styled by editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, Raquel flips the PETA protester with a sign that says, 'Fur is Dead'. Another shot shows Raquel being harassed by another PETA protester with a sign that says, "We'd rather bare skin than bear skin."
PETA does not hold any love for Vogue and its use of fur. Back in 2005 PETA delivered a tofu pie right in the face of Vogue's Anna Wintour. You can see that iconic image in the gallery below.
I hope Raquel Zimmermann and Carine Roitfeld like their tofu pies...
VERY Controversial Vogue Spreads
Vogue Paris Literally Flips PETA
Trend Themes
1. Anti-fur Activism - Vogue Paris' controversial editorial featuring fur and anti-fur protests presents an opportunity for disruptive innovations in faux fur, animal-free alternatives, and sustainable fashion.
2. Controversial Advertising - The use of controversial and provocative advertising like Vogue Paris' fur editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the advertising industry.
3. Balancing Ethics and Luxury - The juxtaposition of luxury fashion and animal welfare concerns in Vogue Paris' editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the fashion industry that promote ethical and sustainable fashion practices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The use of fur and animal welfare concerns in Vogue Paris' editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the fashion industry.
2. Advertising - Controversial and provocative advertising like Vogue Paris' fur editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the advertising industry.
3. Animal Welfare - Vogue Paris' controversial editorial featuring fur and anti-fur protests presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the animal welfare industry, such as developing and promoting cruelty-free alternatives to animal products.