Beckham’s autumn/winter 2024 runway show was the latest to be crashed by Peta campaigners.
Victoria Beckham showed an unusually experimental collection at Paris Fashion Week, in a runway show that animal rights activists disrupted.
The first model for the autumn/winter 2024 collection walked the runway in a tailored suit. The jacket was separate from her body and had an open back.
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This was mainly seen in the sculptural elements that permeated the collection, along with coats with extreme necklines zipped up past models’ chins.
The palette was muted. Seventies vibe in silhouettes—high-waisted bell-bottom trousers.
This fashion month, the seventies had been a significant theme, most recently seen during Chemena Kamali’s debut as Chloe’s creative director.
To play off this more avant-garde edge, the show’s styling was contemporary and pared back.
The models at Victoria Beckham’s show sported minimalist make-up, highlighting their clear, glowing skin and slicked-back hair.
Lead stylist Anthony Turner used GHD tools and Wella Professionals products and said: “The inspiration for the hair was mainly based around the proportions of the collection.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that we have seen some stunning high collars on the runway lately. These designs have called for a small hair silhouette to complement the look, allowing the ends of the hair to fit neatly inside.
Beckham ended the show emotionally. She wore all black and walked on crutches due to a gym accident. In the end, she blew a kiss on the atelier team. She thanked them on Instagram for their incredible work. I couldn’t do it without you, and I love you all so much!”
The show was in a candlelit room. Peta protesters disrupted the serene atmosphere. The campaigners got up during the show and walked the runway alongside the models, holding signs saying “Viva vegan leather.” Their T-shirts read: “Animals aren’t fabric. Turn your back on animals’ skins.”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said. Furthermore, Beckham’s brand opposes fur and exotic skins. However, it uses cruelly obtained leather, mainly calfskin. The non-profit takes action on other brands.
“Violently slaughtering animals for fashion is not worth it,” says the non-profit president.
Moreover, as fashion industries increasingly explore sustainable and ethical options, we urge Victoria Beckham to consider turning towards the innovative and eco-friendly alternatives available today. Furthermore, with technological advancements and innovative research, high-end leather can now be created from alternative plant-based materials, such as apples, grapes, pineapples, mushrooms, and many others.
Someone has approached Beckham’s representatives for comment.
