Still Posh, but not an animal pelt in sight

VICTORIA Beckham has become the latest designer to ban exotic animal skins from her collections.

The British fashion maven, 44, confirmed this week she would be following in the footsteps of Chanel by cutting exotic pelts from her eponymous fashion line from autumn 2019 in a bid to “reflect the wishes” of her customers.

Despite never using fur in its designs, Beckham’s luxury label sells python shoes on its website and has touted snakeskin bags.

A spokesperson for Victoria Beckham said: “As a business, we have been looking to action the use of more ethically sourced products that have less environmental impact for some time. We are happy to confirm that we will cease using exotic skins in all future collections as of our main autumn 2019 readyto-wear presentation.”

Humane Society International UK executive director Claire Bass said: “Victoria Beckham’s decision to drop exotic skins from her collections will save the lives of countless crocodiles, lizards, snakes and other reptiles who suffer for the fashion industry.

“These animals are typically intensively farmed in atrocious conditions and brutally killed including being beaten and skinned alive, all for a handbag or belt.

“Victoria’s designs are already fur-free in acknowledgement of the inherent cruelty of that trade and now adding exotic skins to the list of murderous materials she refuses to use, she is really sending out a compassionate message to her peers.”

Peta director Elisa Allen said: “Champagne corks are popping at Peta following Victoria Beckham’s pledge to stop using the skin of crocodiles, snakes, and ostriches.”

Chanel announced it would no longer use exotic pelts, making it one of the first major luxury labels to turn its back on crocodile and lizard skin.