December 05, 2021
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Rihanna has received a firm slap on the wrist of sorts after the 35-year-old hitmaker was spotted wearing what was believed to be a full-length fur coat.
According to TMZ, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has taken it upon themselves to upgrade the fashion icon’s wardrobe by gifting her a faux fur to replace the version she hit the town in earlier this week — one the organization believes is almost definitely made of real fur.
In a letter penned to RiRi — who previously nabbed a PETA Award for her Fenty faux-leather capsule collection — PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange tried to appeal to the singer’s maternal instincts, writing: “As a mother, you know what it’s like to feel protective and to want to make sure no harm comes to your family.
“Please understand that this desire — this instinct even — is shared by the minks, foxes, and rabbits who are torn away from their families and killed for their fur.”
She added: “The fur industry is so violent that it’s now illegal for designers to sell fur in California, and more brands than ever — including Chanel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Valentino — have banned it.
“Won’t you please help create a kinder world for your children to grow up in by deciding today that you’ll no longer wear fur?”