Teletubby 116,767 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 The World Animal Protection U.S. has notified Gucci U.S. of its concern over the luxury brand’s use of tigers in its Gucci Tiger collection campaign, and has asked it to stop using wild animals in its ads. The Gucci Tiger campaign features real tigers. World Animal Protection has criticized Gucci photoshoot saying that tigers should be shown in their natural habitat in the wild and not as luxury items. Liz Cabrera Holtz, wildlife campaign manager for World Animal Protection U.S., said: “Gucci is sending the wrong message by promoting tigers as pets and luxury items when they are wild animals who belong in their natural habitats. World Animal Protection urges Gucci to stop using wild animals in their campaigns and issue a statement that tigers belong in the wild. The Year of the Tiger should raise awareness that these incredible animals need conservation, not commodification. More tigers live in captivity in the U.S. than the mere 3,900 who remain in the wild. Tigers are under serious threat due to their use as ‘pets,’ exploitative tourism, farming for traditional medicine, poaching, habitat destruction and the climate crisis. Whether bred in captivity or captured from the wild, the stress these tigers undergo when forced to pose for photos is immense. Gucci’s fashion campaign treats tigers as mere props and encourages consumers to do the same.” source I had a hole in the pocket of my favourite coat And my love for @Juanlittlem dropped into the lining Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb 15,236 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Oh god for a second there I thought it was gonna say they used tiger skins Real tigers aren't great either I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helxig 39,446 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Why did I think this was gonna be Peta getting really mad about them throwing rice in the wedding scene in HoG? (Edit: because of the thing where birds eat rice and it expands and splits their stomachs! In case anyone thought I was being completely random ) Edit again: nvm turns out that's actually false I'll be myself until they fūcking close the coffin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mother of Puppies 34,232 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, Helxig said: Why did I think this was gonna be Peta getting really mad about them throwing rice in the wedding scene in HoG? I didn't know rice was a living creature with feelings. Call me LADY MOP & I'll mop the floor with you 🧹 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 13,646 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Every high fashion designer brand notoriously tests on animals and uses pretty much real leather and fur so the campaign shouldn't be the problem tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmo 76,589 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mother of Puppies said: I didn't know rice was a living creature with feelings. Apparently is bad for wild birds that eat it after Hottie Detector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 87,304 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Animals in America must be living la dolce vita if that's what they chose to spend their focus on If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke78619 22,389 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 That tiger or those tigers are hella cute, my god, gorgeous animals OT: we’re the tigers actually on set? I always thought things like this they would just photoshop the animals in from another environment insta: good_lukeing | I have nothing else to promote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myluis617 5,200 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Im sure most people know tigers are not adequate for being a house pet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkCity 10,462 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I was ready to fight because I thought they were criticising HOG and Gaga wearing fur on it lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipJo 2,563 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, myluis617 said: Im sure most people know tigers are not adequate for being a house pet. But people in Russia would disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 121,472 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Don't be such a cretin, sweet tea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 So seeedouktivvveee.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriane 18,984 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 I saw this ad and found the concept so amazing, I was considering getting a tiger as a pet. I'm glad they posted this, I had no idea that my home was too far and different from their natural habitat, it made me reconsider my choices. I think I will get an elephant instead You popped my heart seams, all my bubble dreams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas85 378 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, myluis617 said: Im sure most people know tigers are not adequate for being a house pet. Americans certainly don't seem to know that. Americans have always been the weirdest pet owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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