# VERY Controversial Vogue Spreads Vogue Paris Literally Flips PETA By mediterranean | Published 2008-07-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-paris-flips-peta References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/1803396?page=0,0,1) Trend Hunter speculated that the obvious overuse of fur in [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Paris in an August 2008 editorial featuring Daria Werbowy would anger [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence). 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... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **Controversial Advertising:** The use of controversial and provocative advertising like Vogue Paris' fur editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the advertising industry. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The use of fur and animal welfare concerns in Vogue Paris' editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the fashion industry. - **Advertising:** Controversial and provocative advertising like Vogue Paris' fur editorial presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the advertising industry. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Welfare Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-mara-fashion-group.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)